Safe-Driving Tools

Take steps to hire employees who demonstrate safe-driving behavior and share your commitment to safety.

• Obtain driver motor vehicle records (MVRs) through Texas DPS and ask your agent about your auto carrier’s MVR checks and insurability standards.
• Develop driver selection standards.
• Conduct pre-hire road tests.

Log in to access these recommended resources exclusive to Texas Mutual policyholders:

• Commercial Motor Vehicle Road Test Evaluation and Coaching Form
• Driver Acceptability Matrix Form

With a written safe-driving program, you establish expectations for your employees and have a roadmap to address infractions.

• View occupational driving safety resources from TDI
• View microlearning courses from the NSC

Log in to access:

• Fleet Safety Policy
• Distracted Driving Policy
• The Management File – Preventing Claims While Disciplining and Terminating Employees

Providing consistent training is an ongoing effort and investment to prioritize safe driving.

• Defensive driving. Texas Mutual offers free defensive driving training for our policyholders. Our consultants are authorized trainers for the National Safety Council’s four-hour defensive driving course. We can also provide access codes for free defensive driving and distracted driving online courses. Email safety@texasmutual.com for more information.
• Safety resources. View the sample resources and log in to view more.
  
  Toolbox Talks:
  • Driving for Success
  • Avoiding the Crash
  • Distracted Driving: Is It Worth It?

Use an in-vehicle monitoring system (IVMS) to evaluate employees’ driving performance. Leading providers include:

• LifeSaver – Phone-based call blocker and driver tracking system
• Nextbase – Dashcam system
• Verizon Connect – Vehicle tracking system
• Netradyne – Dashcam system
• Lytx – Dashcam system, artificial intelligence, machine vision, fleet safety and DOT compliance