WHY GREAT WEST
Safety & Risk Control Services
Commercial Trucking Risk Management Services
Risk control services from Great West are aimed at helping you prevent accidents.
For a motor carrier, an accident means lost time on the road. An injured driver requiring time off and sidelined equipment, at a minimum, can contribute to a financial loss due to out-of-pocket expenses, lost revenue, scheduling issues, and delivery disruptions. Moreover, you’re opening your trucking business up to the potential of a lawsuit from a dissatisfied customer or an unhappy employee.
That’s why safety should be a core value for every motor carrier.
Risk Control services help you focus on prevention.
The simple fact is that most accidents can be avoided by integrating industry-specific safety services into your daily operations. When you encourage and reward your team to create a culture that emphasizes safety and focuses on prevention, it has been proven time and again to save money and worry down the road.
Great West’s Motor Carrier Risk Control Services
At Great West, our mission is to help you and your truck drivers reduce the frequency and severity of accidents. That is why we’re dedicated to providing our insureds some of the most comprehensive motor carrier risk control services in the trucking industry.
Our team of risk control professionals is only focused on trucking. That means they have seen nearly every mishap in the transportation industry and are knowledgeable on ways to minimize that risk to your trucking business.
We start by helping you evaluate the risks you face within your day-to-day trucking operation. After identifying the risk factors that will have the biggest impact, we work with you to provide focused safety management tools and implement training programs so you can support your crew in adopting preventative measures.
Risk Control & Safety Service Tools We Deliver
Great West's risk control and safety services include an impressive set of resources and tools specifically for trucking companies. They can include on-site assessments, training materials, seminars, videos, newsletters, and other resources for safety management and regulatory compliance.
Trucking Risk Control & Safety Service Tools:
- On-site recommendations and assistance in safety training
- Safety Talk, a quarterly magazine-style newsletter that covers seasonal safety hazards
- Safety posters and flyers that can be utilized to educate employees
- Annual safety seminars at locations across the nation
- The Safety Road Map, a guide to developing a safety culture at your operation
- The Value-Driven® Driving video series, which promotes truck safety as a culture
- Access to hundreds of online safety videos through Great West’s Learning Library
- Negotiated discounts on affiliate products
- Free or discounted safety products such as trailer decals, safety manuals, accident kits, and more
- Annual Safety Awards
Safety Awards & Recognition
To help keep your workforce motivated to monitor safety and achieve the highest standards of safety, we invite you to participate in our Great West Safety Awards programs.
Risk Control Services in Action
As a leading provider of truck insurance, we’re here to assist you in reducing claims and losses, which in turn saves your trucking business money. As a Great West policyholder, you have a team of professionals behind you to help evaluate the risks you face and focus on accident prevention.
Safety & Risk Control Service FAQs
What are safety and risk control services?
Safety and risk control services are specialized offerings provided by insurance companies such as Great West to help trucking companies manage and mitigate risks associated with their operations. These services encompass a range of strategies, resources, and tools aimed at promoting safety, reducing accidents, and minimizing losses.How do safety and risk control services differ from other aspects of insurance offerings for trucking businesses?
Safety and risk control services differ from other aspects of insurance offerings for trucking businesses in that they focus on proactive measures to prevent accidents and reduce risks. While insurance primarily provides financial protection after an incident occurs, safety and risk control services aim to prevent incidents from happening in the first place.What specific safety and risk control services are typically offered to trucking companies?
Safety and risk control services offered to trucking companies typically include safety training programs for drivers, compliance assistance to ensure adherence to regulations, assistance with safety management systems, accident prevention strategies, and ongoing support in maintaining safe and efficient operations.Can safety and risk control services be customized to address the unique operational risks of a trucking business?
Yes, safety and risk control services can often be customized to address the unique operational risks and needs of a trucking business. Insurance providers like Great West may work closely with trucking companies to tailor these services to specific challenges and requirements within the industry, ensuring that safety measures and risk mitigation strategies align with the company's unique circumstances and operations.How might my trucking company benefit from safety and risk control services?
Safety and risk control services offer several key benefits to your trucking company. They can provide materials to help educate users about accidents, reducing property damage, injuries, and insurance claims. These services ensure compliance with industry regulations, averting potential penalties and legal issues.
By minimizing accidents and claims, you can lower insurance premiums and operational costs. Additionally, your company's commitment to safety can enhance its reputation, potentially attracting more clients and drivers. Ultimately, these services can provide peace of mind, ensuring that your business is well-protected against risks and contributing to the stability of your operations.