Safety performance software now available to transportation firms

The Trucker News Services

1/28/2008

PITTSBURGH — Operators of truck fleets and other vehicles can now take advantage of the same software used by leading companies to manage their safety performance and driver compliance.

The technology from SafetyBox differs from other safety software because it's specifically designed for and used by nationally recognized safe fleets that need to manage a large portion self retained risk.

In addition to managing regulatory compliance, the SafetyBox software can be used to adjust accident and workers compensation claim files, training programs and manage driver recruitment. The program is ideal for centrally managing multiple locations because data is accessible by authorized users from any Internet connection.

The SafetyBox provides basic reporting for root cause analysis, but becomes even more valuable for data mining when combined with business intelligence data cubes, such as ThoughtDrivers CubeIT product.

"We have been using the SafetyBox software since 2004 and have found the greatest benefits in our ability to identify risky drivers, to see our drivers from multiple dimensions and to ultimately reduce accident and overhead costs," said Jeff Mercadante, director of safety for Pitt Ohio Express. 

SafetyBox integrates with human resource, dispatch, maintenance and telematics products at the Pitt Ohio Express fleet. 

In 2007 the software helped the company win its fourth straight Presidents Trophy through the American Trucking Associations, recognizing the safest mid sized fleet in the country.  

In addition to software, the SafetyBox can offer consulting, training and other services through partnerships designed to help companies manage risks.

For additional information about SafetyBox or for an online demonstration contact Nick Goodell at ngoodell@thoughtdrivers.com, call (412) 281-1460 or visit the Web site at www.safetyboxonline.com.