TRANSPORTATION/FLEET RESOURCES

CREST INSURANCE GROUP

Take Advantage of Our Safety, Compliance & Training Programs

Driver behavior can affect your commercial auto fleet’s performance and your bottom line. Our team at Crest Insurance Group is dedicated to working with companies to help minimize their risk, provide proper training tools to employees, and ultimately reduce claims. We offer comprehensive risk management solutions that fit a variety of transportation needs as well as Custom Fleet Safety Programs. Crest has the resources to ensure you reach your safety goals.
Our in-house services add on to your current practices and provide you with cost-effective training, compliance, and safety programs you need for your business. Below are some of the resources available.

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Fleet Safety Development Program

For fleet organizations, an effective safety program and safety training is critical. A fleet safety program establishes the policies and procedures that are needed to ensure a safe work environment for employees and the public. It can also help protect against liability for vehicle accidents – a significant exposure for most fleets – and helps control internal accident costs. Teaming with Crest’s Risk Management Dept, other benefits can include:
  • The development of a strong safety culture
  • Greater employee satisfaction and reduced turnover
  • Fewer fines and penalties for failing to comply with regulatory requirements
  • Positive public image
  • More affordable insurance
  • Business success resulting from better service, productivity and profitability
To be effective, a formal fleet safety program should address a range of activities related to driver selection, management, and training; vehicle operation and maintenance; and accident management. Although not every fleet is the same, there are key safety program components that are common to most fleets. Let us assist you with your Fleet Safety Program from the ground up or if you just need a refresher. Crest is here to help! If interested send us an email: [email protected]

Cab Report Review

Central Analysis Bureau or CAB for short is the leading provider of comprehensive reports compiled from FMCSA and other federal and state authorities. This report is the accepted industry standard underwriters use to benchmark the health of a transportation company. CAB is built with multiple functions to break down the data and identify problem areas before they affect your authority. Vehicle history and available driver information are some key factors in inspection data collection. Search inspection, crash and violation history for vehicle or driver. Crest will not only process your CAB report, but also review and provide you with invaluable information.

Safety Manual Review

A safety Manual is a collection of relevant safety processes and procedures you expect your employees to follow. This is a written plan to address many safety related functions within your organization. These manuals are specific to the hazards you would normally expect in your industry. There is no one size fits all when it comes to a successful Safety Program or plan. This starts with identifying your specific hazards and putting together a plan to mitigate these hazards. You will have all the required standards bound in one place for you and others to reference. Is it time to revise your safety manual? Let Crest help you get started.

Accident Investigation

One of the most important functions of a proper accident investigation is to identify the facts surrounding the accident. We too often try to identify who or what was at fault and this effort may conceal the true root cause of the accident. The root cause may be more complicated than you suspect.
There are several recommended steps to completing an accident investigation. A supervisor or manager would likely oversee an investigation, but it is important for employees to understand the process. Employees will need to get involved as well to help control loss and to prevent future occurrences. Remember find facts, not faults. Let a Crest team member help you in following the appropriate steps in your investigation that should include the following:
    • Respond to the emergency
    • Identify witnesses
    • Collect evidence / record data
    • Conduct interviews
    • Review the data
    • Prepare an investigation report
    • Implement corrective action
    • Follow up

Telematics

The term “telematics” is a combination of two areas of technology: telecommunications and informatics. Today’s fleet telematics systems have come a long way from simple vehicle GPS location information to data that provides a wealth of information about both the vehicle and its operator. Telematics systems can contain data recorders, GPS, black boxes, and most important camera systems. These devices become telematics devices, capable of transmitting data from the vehicle to a fleet or safety manager. This technology can gather information on vehicles and drivers.
The use of vehicle telematics is the next step in improving the safe operation of motor vehicle fleets. Employee’s performance can be observed, coached, and managed and from there. If you can measure it, you can improve it! This has become an insurance and industry requirement in today’s high-tech fleet and safety environment. By using this technology and the wealth of information it can provide, fleet and safety managers can collect data that will aid in developing specific training programs that can positively modify driving behavior.
The use of vehicle telematics is the next step in improving the safe operation of motor vehicle fleets. Employee’s performance can be observed, coached, and managed and from there. If you can measure it, you can improve it! This has become an insurance and industry requirement in today’s high-tech fleet and safety environment. By using this technology and the wealth of information it can provide, fleet and safety managers can collect data that will aid in developing specific training programs that can positively modify driving behavior.
Crest has teamed up with Lytx, and other industry leading telematics providers and can develop a plan that fits your needs.
Below are a few benefits from telematics technology.
  • Fuel management and reporting
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Delivery tracking
  • Route optimization
  • Cargo integrity and tracking
  • Real-time remote fleet tracking
  • Customer satisfaction through
  • Faster response
  • Driver exoneration

Weekly Safety Briefs

This weekly email provides detailed safety topics your managers can use to effectively communicate your company’s safety message. These short topics can be used to enhance your current safety message with fresh ideas and bullet points. These 3-5 minute briefs help keep your safety message on target without sacrificing valuable time.
Week 19 – Pedestrians – May 4, 2026
Week 18 – Chocking and Blocking Safety – April 27, 2026
Week 17 – Work Zone Safety – April 21, 2026
Week 16 – Breaking Bad Habits Together – April 13, 2026
Week 15 – Distracted Driving – April 6, 2026
Week 14 – Material Handling – Hand Truck Safety – March 30, 2026
Week 13 – Pallet Jack Safety – March 23, 2026
Week 12 – Seat Belt Use – March 16, 2026
Week 11 – St. Patrick’s Day – March 9, 2026
Week 10 – Defensive Driving Best Practices – March 3, 2026
Week 9 – 5 Characteristics of a Defensive Driver – February 23, 2026
Week 8 – Reduce Accidents with Knowledge – February 16, 2026
Week 7 – Right of Way – February 9, 2026
Week 6 – How to Beat Blind Spots – February 2, 2026
Week 5 – Check Your Speedometer – January 26, 2026
Week 3 – Black Ice – January 12, 2026
Week 52 – Breaking Bad Habits Together – December 22, 2025
Week 51 – Keep Your Space Cushion – December 15, 2025
Week 50 – Dangers of Speeding – December 8, 2025
Week 49 – Winter Driving – December 1, 2025
Week 48 – Thanksgiving Travel Safety – November 25, 2025
Week 47 – Driver Fatigue – November 17, 2025
Week 46 – Adjust and Use Your Rear-View and Side-View Mirrors – November 10, 2025
Week 45 – Driving at Night – November 3, 2025
Week 44 – Happy Halloween – October 27, 2025
Week 43 – Professional Drivers and Aggressive Driving – October 20, 2025
Week 41 – Avoiding Truck Rollover – October 6, 2025
Week 40 – Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls – September 29, 2025
Week 39 – Climbing In and Out of Your Vehicle – September 22, 2025
Week 38 – Tailgating: A Dangerous Behavior – September 15, 2025
Week 37 – Following Distance – September 8, 2025
Week 36 – Safety Tips for Transporting Oversized Loads – September 2, 2025
Week 35 – Cargo Securement – August 25, 2025
Week 34 – School Bus Safety – August 18, 2025
Week 33 – Back to School Reminders – August 11, 2025
Week 32 – Making Right and Left Turns – August 4, 2025
Week 31 – Coaching the New Driver – July 28, 2025
Week 30 – Backing Accidents and Stationary Objects – July 21, 2025
Week 29 – Railroad Crossings – July 14, 2025
Week 28 – Warehouse Safety and You – July 7, 2025
Week 27 – 7 Ways to Avoid Low-Clearance Accidents – June 30, 2025
Week 26 – Back Safety – Safe Lifting – June 23, 2025
Week 25 – Summer Hazards – June 16, 2025
Week 24 – Driving Large Vehicles – Turns – June 9, 2025
Week 23 – Avoid Heat-Related Illnesses and Death – June 2, 2025
Week 22 – Driving Conditions – May 27, 2025
Week 21 – Intersections – May 19, 2025
Week 20 – I’m a good driver – May 12, 2025
Week 19 – Pedestrians – May 5, 2025
Week 18 – Chocking and Blocking Safety – April 28, 2025
Week 17 – Work Zone Safety – April 21, 2025
Week 16 – Breaking Bad Habits Together – April 14, 2025
Week 15 – Distracted Driving – April 7, 2025
Week 14 – Material Handling – Hand Truck Safety – March 31, 2025
Week 12 – Seat Belt Use – March 17, 2025
Week 11 – St-Patrick’s Day Common-sense steps to stay safe – March 10, 2025
Week 9 – Driving Defensively – Best Practices – March 3, 2025
Week 8 – 5 Characteristics of a Defensive Driver – February 24, 2025
Week 7 – Right of Way – February 10, 2025
Week 6 – How to Beat Blind Spots – February 3, 2025
Week 5 – Check Your Speedometer – January 27, 2025
Week 4 – Definition of a “PREVENTABLE” Accident – January 21, 2025
Week 3 – Black Ice – January 13, 2025
Week 2 – WARNING!! BRIDGE ICES BEFORE ROAD!! – January 7, 2025
Week 1 – Winter Preparation – December 30, 2024
Week 52 – Breaking Bad Habits Together – December 23, 2024
Week 51 – Keep Your Space Cushion – December 17, 2024
Week 50 – Dangers of Speeding – December 9, 2024
Week 49 – Winter Driving – December 2, 2024
Week 48 – Thanksgiving Travel Safety – November 25, 2024
Week 47 – Driver Fatigue – November 18, 2024
Week 46 – Adjust and Use Your Rear-View and Side-View Mirrors – November 11, 2024
Week 45 – Driving At Night – November 4, 2024
Week 44 – Happy Halloween! – October 28, 2024
Week 43 – Professional Drivers and Aggressive Driving
Week 42 – Fire Extinguisher Safety – October 14, 2024
Week 41 – Avoiding Truck Rollover – October 7, 2024
Week 40 – Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls – September 30, 2024
Week 39 – Protect Yourself: Climbing In and Out of Your Vehicle – September 23, 2024
Week 38 – Tailgating: A Dangerous Behavior – September 16, 2024
Week 37 – Following Distance – September 9, 2024
Week 36 – 6 Safety Tips for Transporting Oversized Loads – September 3, 2024
Week 35 – Cargo Securement – August 26, 2024
Week 34 – School Bus Safety – August 19, 2024
Week 33 – Back To School Reminders – August 12, 2024
Week 32 – Making Right and Left Turns – August 5, 2024
Week 31 – Coaching the New Driver – July 29, 2024
Week 30 – Backing Accidents and Stationary Objects – July 22, 2024
Week 29 – Railroad Crossings – July 15, 2024
Week 28 – Warehouse Safety and You – July 8, 2024
Week 27 – 7 Ways to Avoid Low-Clearance Accidents – July 1, 2024
Week 26 – Back Safety – Safe Lifting – June 24, 2024
Week 25 – Summer Hazards – June 17, 2024
Week 24 – Driving Large Vehicles – Turns – June 10, 2024
Week 23 – Heat Related Illness – June 3, 2024
Week 22 – Driving Conditions – May 28, 2024
Week 21 – Intersections – May 20, 2024
Week 20 – I’m A Good Driver – May 13, 2024
Week 19 – Pedestrians – May 6, 2024
Week 18 – Chocking and Blocking Safety – April 29, 2024
Week 17 – Work Zone Safety – April 22, 2024
Week 16- Breaking Bad Habits Together – April 15, 2024
Week 15 – Distracted Driving – April 8, 2024
Week 14 – Material Handling – Hand Truck Safety – April 1, 2024
Week 13 – Pallet Jack Safety – March 25, 2024
Week 12 – Seat Belt Use – March 18, 2024
Week 11 – St. Patrick’s Day – March 11, 2024
Week 10 – Driving Defensively – Best Practices – March 4, 2024
Week 9 – 5 Characteristics of a Defensive Driver – February 26, 2024
Week 8 – Reduce Accidents with Knowledge – February 20, 2024
Week 7 – Right-of-Way – February 12, 2024
Week 6 – How to Beat Blind Spots – February 5, 2024
Week 5 – Check Your Speedometer – January 29, 2024
Week 4 – Definition of a “PREVENTABLE” Accident – January 22, 2024
Week 3 – Black Ice – January 16, 2024
Week 2 – WARNING!! BRIDGE ICES BEFORE ROAD!! – January 8, 2024
Week 1 – Driving is Dangerous – January 2, 2024
Week 51 – Keep Your Space Cushion – December 18, 2023
Week 50 – Dangers of Speeding – December 11, 2023
Week 49 – Winter Driving – December 4, 2023
Week 48 – Maintain Your Lane – November 27, 2023
Week 47 – Driver Fatigue – November 20, 2023
Week 46 – Mirrors – November 13, 2023
Week 45 – Driving at Night – November 6, 2023
Week 44 – Happy Halloween – October 30, 2023
Week 43 – Professional Drivers and Aggressive Driving – October 23, 2023
Week 42 – Fire Extinguisher Safety – October 16, 2023
Week 41 – Avoiding Truck Rollover – October 9, 2023
Week 40 – Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls – October 2, 2023
Week 39 – Protect Yourself: Climbing In and Out of Your Vehicle – September 25, 2023
Week 38 – Tailgating: A Dangerous Behavior – September 18, 2023
Week 37 – Driving Large Vehicles – September 11, 2023
Week 36 – 6 Safety Tips for Transporting Oversized Loads – September 5, 2023
Week 35 – Cargo Securement – August 28, 2023
Week 34 – School Bus Safety – August 21, 2023
Week 33 – Back to School Reminders – August 14, 2023
Week 32 – Making Right and Left Turns – August 7, 2023
Week 31 – Coaching the New Driver – July 31, 2023
Week 30 – Backing Accidents and Stationary Objects – July 24, 2023
Week 29 – Railroad Crossings – July 17, 2023
Week 28 – Warehouse Safety and You – July 11, 2023
Week 27 – 7 Ways to Avoid Low-Clearance Accidents – July 5, 2023
Week 26 – Back Safety – Safe Lifting – June 26, 2023
Week 25 – Summer Hazards – June 19, 2023
Week 24 – Driving Large Vehicles – Turns – June 12, 2023
Week 23 – Avoid Heat-Related Illnesses and Death – June 5, 2023
Week 22 – Driving Conditions – May 30, 2023
Week 21 – Intersections – May 22, 2023
Week 20 – “I’m a good driver…” – May 15, 2023
Week 19 – Pedestrians – May 8, 2023
Week 18 – Chocking and Blocking – May 1, 2023
Week 17 – Work Zone Safety – April 24, 2023
Week 16 – Breaking Bad Habits Together – April 17, 2023
Week 15 – Distracted Driving – April 10, 2023
Week 14 – Material Handling – Hand Truck Safety – April 3, 2023
Week 13 – Pallet Jack Safety – Guide to Operating a Pallet Jack Safely – March 27, 2023
Week 12 – Seat Belt Use – March 20, 2023
Week 11 – St. Patrick’s Day Common-sense steps to stay safe – March 13, 2023
Week 10 – Driving Defensively — Best Practices – March 6, 2023
Week 8 – 5 Characteristics of a Defensive Driver – February 27, 2023
Week 7 – Right-of-Way – February 13, 2023
Week 6 – How to Beat Blind Spots – February 6, 2023
Week 5 – Check Your Speedometer – January 30, 2023
Week 4 – Definition of a “PREVENTABLE” Accident – January 23, 2023
Week 3 – Driving is Dangerous – January 17, 2023
Week 2 – Black Ice – January 9, 2023
Week 1 – Warning! Bridge Ices Before Road! – January 6, 2023
Week 52 – Breaking Bad Habits – December 19, 2022
Week 51 – Keep Your Space Cushion – December 12, 2022
Week 50 – Speeding Dangers – December 5, 2022
Week 49 – Winter Driving – November 28, 2022
Week 48 – Thanksgiving Safety – November 21, 2022
Week 47 – Driver Fatigue – November 14, 2022
Week 46 – Mirrors – November 7, 2022
Week 45 – Driving at Night – October 31, 2022
Week 44 – Halloween Hazards – October 24, 2022
Week 43 – Aggressive Driving – October 10, 2022
Week 41 – Avoiding Truck Rollovers – October 3, 2022
Week 40 – Slips, Trips & Falls – September 26, 2022
Week 39 – In & Out of Vehicle Safely – September 19, 2022
Week 38 – Tailgating: A Dangerous Behavior – September 12, 2022
Week 37 – Maintain Your Lane – September 6, 2022
Week 36 – Large Vehicle Following Distance – August 29, 2022
Week 35 – School Bus Safety – August 22, 2022
Week 34 – Back to School – August 15, 2022
Week 33 – Coaching the New Driver – August 8, 2022
Week 32 – Turning Tips – August 1, 2022
Week 31 – Backing Accidents & Stationary Objects – July 25, 2022
Week 30 – Railroad Crossings – July 18, 2022
Week 29 – Operation Safe Driver – July 11, 2022
Week 28 – Selt Belt Use – July 5, 2022
Week 27 – Low Clearance Avoidance – June 27, 2022
Week 26 – Summer Hazards – June 20, 2022
Week 25 – Driving Conditions – June 13, 2022
Week 24 – Driving Large Vehicles: Turns – June 6, 2022
Week 23 – Avoid Heat-Related Illnesses and Death – May 31, 2022
Week 22 – Intersections – May 23, 2022
Week 21 – Fatigue in the Workplace – May 16, 2022
Week 20 – I’m a Good Driver – May 9, 2022
Week 19 – Work Zone Safety – May 2, 2022
Week 18 – Warehouse Safety and You – April 25, 2022
Week 17 – Breaking Bad Habits – April 18, 2022
Week 16 – Chocking and Blocking – April 11, 2022
Week 15 – Distracted Driving – April 4, 2022
Week 14 – Definition of Preventable Accident – March 28, 2022
Week 13 – Hand Truck Safety – March 21, 2022
Week 12 – St. Patrick’s Day – March 14, 2022
Week 11 – Defensive Driving Best Practices – March 7, 2022
Week 10 – Reduce Accidents with Knowledge – February 28, 2022
Week 9 – Driving is Dangerous – February 22, 2022
Week 8 – Right of Way – February 14, 2022
Week 7 – Definition of Preventable Accident – February 7, 2022
Week 6 – Speed & Stopping – January 31, 2022
Week 5 – Blind Spots – January 24, 2022
Week 4 – Black Ice – January 18, 2022
Week 3 – Bridge Ices Before Road – January 10, 2022
Week 2 – 5 Characteristics of a Defensive Driver – January 3, 2022
Week 1 – New Year’s Eve – December 27, 2021

Safety First Training Sessions

This training session focuses on the most common driving challenges we face as professional drivers.

Driving

  • S – Space to the front and sides
  • A – Aware of your surroundings
  • F – Far as you can see down the road
  • E – Eyes moving, check mirrors
  • T – Time to react and timely use of warning devices
  • Y – Your full attention to driving

Backing

  • F – Forward avoid backing
  • I – Isolate yourself when parking
  • R – Reverse upon arrival, to avoid backing
  • S – Slowly back up and sound your horn
  • T – Turn your head, use mirrors, be aware of blindspots
Click here for more information or to schedule a 45-60 minute "Safety First" training session

National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course

The most dangerous part of an employee’s workday is when they’re on the road. Just one work-related motor vehicle collision could affect your organization’s productivity and finances, but more importantly, the health and future of your employees.
Crest has teamed with National Safety Council and has a certified DDC trainer available for classes in person or online. NSC Driver Safety curriculum, standardized across the nation, uses the latest research-based techniques, and examines driver behavioral patterns, attitudes, and habits.