Safety isn’t just a box to check—it’s a vital part of keeping your fleet on the road and your business thriving. Maintaining a strong safety culture not only protects your employees and assets but also directly impacts your bottom line by minimizing accidents, compliance issues, and downtime. That’s why we’ve built powerful Safety and Compliance tools into the FAST platform, designed to help you stay ahead of safety risks and regulatory requirements.

Why is Safety Important?

Safety incidents can have a far-reaching impact on your business:

• Increased costs: Accidents and non-compliance fines can quickly add up, affecting your profitability.
• Downtime: When a vehicle is sidelined due to safety issues, your entire operation can suffer.
• Reputation: A poor safety record can damage relationships with employees and customers, not to mention regulatory bodies.
• Employee well-being: Your drivers are your greatest asset. A strong safety culture shows you care about their welfare and helps retain your best talent.

By prioritizing safety, you’re not only protecting your business, but you’re also enhancing its long-term sustainability.

How Can My Company Improve Our Safety Program?

Building and maintaining a robust safety program requires consistency, visibility, and the right tools. In the video above, we dive into the real-world impacts of safety incidents and share best practices that you can adopt to improve your safety efforts.

With FAST, we provide everything you need to foster a strong safety culture, from training and inspections to compliance tracking. Here’s how our platform makes it easier than ever to stay safe and compliant:

Key Features to Strengthen Your Safety Program

Pre and Post Trip Inspections

Performing regular trip inspections is a foundational aspect of any safety program. With FAST, this process is streamlined:

• Customizable forms: Start with our default forms, then tailor them to suit your operation’s unique needs.
• Photo requirements: Decide whether drivers need to submit photos with their reports for added documentation.
• Reported Defects: Capture any defects noted during inspections in a clear, actionable punchlist to ensure they’re addressed.
• Dynamic forms: Inspection forms automatically adjust for bobtail, single, or double configurations based on dispatch info.
• Tractor portion flexibility: Drivers can skip the tractor portion of the pre-trip if they’ve already completed it within the last 12 hours, saving time without sacrificing safety.

Driver Summary Report

Stay informed and ensure compliance with automated reports:

• Weekly driver compliance summary: Get a downloadable report that shows which drivers are completing their required inspection forms and which ones need follow-up. It’s a simple, powerful way to ensure inspections are being done consistently.

New Hire Safety Report

Start new drivers off on the right foot with mobile training tools:

• Mobile form tool: Use this feature to allow new hires to review key safety requirements and submit their acknowledgement through their mobile device, creating a documented record of their training.

Digital Accident Reports

When accidents happen, quick and accurate documentation is critical:

• Mobile accident reports: Drivers can easily fill out and submit accident reports via their mobile device, ensuring the data is captured promptly.
• Instant access: As soon as the report is submitted, it’s available in the administrative portal for review and follow-up.

Unlimited Form Options

Stay compliant with flexible, customizable forms:

• Compliance Checklists: Have a BC complete a checklist for regulatory purposes, even capturing photos of permit books or other documents.
• Incident records: Keep a digital record of all employee incidents in one centralized location, making it easy to track and review past events.

Driver and Tractor Compliance Documents

Keeping track of document expiration’s and renewals is a critical part of compliance:

• Shared access: Both admins and drivers can view key documents—such as licenses and permits—at any time.
• Expiration tracking: The app automatically tracks upcoming document expiration’s and allows you to send reminders directly to drivers.
• Document uploads: Drivers can upload required documents directly through the app, streamlining the entire process and reducing paperwork.

Why Choose FAST for Safety and Compliance?

With the FAST platform, maintaining safety and compliance becomes easier and more efficient. The tools we provide not only ensure that your fleet stays compliant with FedEx Ground regulations, but also help build a proactive safety culture that protects your business, drivers, and assets.

Whether it’s pre-trip inspections, accident documentation, or tracking document expiration’s, FAST gives you everything you need to stay safe, compliant, and on the road.

Ready to Boost Your Safety Program?

Get started today by exploring how FAST can simplify your safety and compliance processes. Reach out for a demo or start your free trial to see firsthand how our tools can transform your fleet management.