Transportation Knowledge Bytes
Seven Steps to Loss Prevention in the Trucking Industry
Prepare For—And Prevent—OSHA/DOT Audits with a Quality Insurance Program
When considering the risks facing the trucking industry, we typically think of driving-related accidents. In reality, the unseen risks at the home office can critically injure—and potentially kill—a trucking company.
From large fleets to operators with a couple tractors, there is perhaps no greater risk than a Department of Transportation (DOT) or Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) audit. OSHA and DOT can hit a fleet with a one-two punch, resulting in fines and possible shut down. Fortunately, a quality insurance program, incorporating comprehensive loss prevention, can help management prepare for an audit before it happens.
While random DOT audits are common, an OSHA inspection generally occurs after an injury and hospitalization, or following an employee complaint. Increasingly audits are triggered by disgruntled former employees reporting violations—real or imagined. The agency must investigate every report, with no limit on the process.
R&R Insurance Services has developed seven steps to help trucking companies plan for and prevent audit-related losses. Fill out the form below, and we’ll email you a copy!
