Did you know that there are over 5 million accidents every year involving a commercial vehicle? Even more alarming is the fact that almost 2 million of them result in bodily injury or death; these numbers can give any large fleet owner cause for concern.
According to a study the by the US Department of Transportation on Commercial Vehicle Statistics, expenses related to such accidents total over 80 billion dollars a year. But what does this mean for you?
Well, if your business is dependent upon commercial vehicles, these numbers should tell you that dangerous and costly accidents are common, not anomalous. Beyond the immediate impact of repair costs, legal fees, and/or medical expenses, these incidents can dramatically increase the cost of your insurance and prevent you from obtaining good coverage in the future.
In light of these facts, implementation of preventive programs should seem more sensible and mission-critical than ever before. Protect your business, your brand and your community – click here to learn more about programs that will help ensure that you’re doing everything you can to reduce the frequency of such accidents.
