AccuFleet Insider March 2023

March 2023

What You Need To Know About Vehicle Safety

Company Vehicle Safety Program

A company vehicle safety program should include the following 10 steps:

1. Management commitment and employee involvement. Management leads, supports, and enforces the program; but employee input is essential for its success.

2. Written policies and procedures. The program may have policies for driver eligibility, vehicle inspection and maintenance programs, seat belt use, reporting collisions and moving violations, restricting alcohol and drug use, etc.

3. Driver agreements. Drivers should sign an agreement that they are aware of, understand, and will follow the vehicle safety policies and procedures.

4. Motor vehicle record checks for each driver. Each driver's motor vehicle record should be periodically checked for license restrictions, moving violations, accidents, etc.

5. Crash reporting and investigation procedures. Drivers should know what to do in case of a collision, regardless of the severity. Investigations should identify what caused the crash and recommend preventive measures

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Company Vehicle Safety Program - Continued

6. Vehicle selection, maintenance, and inspection procedures. Employers can use vehicle crash test ratings to help select safe vehicles. The manufacturer’s recommended vehicle maintenance program should be followed. Vehicles should have regular inspections, and drivers should know how to report defects. Repairs should be made by qualified mechanics.

7. Disciplinary action system for violations of the program's provisions. Under a fair progressive disciplinary program, a driver could lose his or her driving privileges for certain violations.

8. Reward/incentive programs to promote safe driving. Incentive programs can use recognition, prizes, and special privileges to reward safe drivers.

9. Driver training and communication programs. Periodic training can help establish safe driving habits.

10. Regulatory compliance. Vehicles and drivers must comply with all applicable highway safety laws

What You Need To Know About Vehicle Safety

Wear Your Seat Belt

Seat belts are the single most effective means of reducing deaths and serious injuries in traffic crashes. Safety belts save thousands of lives and prevent hundreds of thousands of serious injuries each year.

Be Defensive

It's best to always practice defensive driving techniques. Continually check your mirrors, leave enough following distance, and keep a cushion of space around the vehicle in case you need to quickly change lanes or go onto the shoulder.

Aggressive driving acts include:

• Speeding.

• Tailgating.

• Failing to signal lane changes.

• Running red lights or stop signs.

• Passing on the right.

Aside from being aggressive, taking these actions can result in getting a ticket. The best advice is to share the road – allow other drivers to merge as needed. Safely move out of an aggressive driver's way; don't become part of a conflict.

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Stay Focused and Alert Driving is no time to multi-task. Stay focused on the road. Drivers can be distracted by a variety of things:

• Conversations with passengers.

• Eating, drinking, or grooming.

• Tuning the radio or selecting a CD to play.

• Reading maps or directions.

• Using electronic navigation systems.

• Using a cell phone.

Cell phones are one type of distraction that is becoming more and more common. Consider NHTSA's policy on using cell phones while driving:

"The primary responsibility of the driver is to operate a motor vehicle safely. The task of driving requires full attention and focus. Cell phone use can distract drivers from this task, risking harm to themselves and others. Therefore, the safest course of action is to refrain from using a cell phone while driving."

What You Need To Know About Vehicle Safety

Alcohol

Alcohol, certain prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications, and illegal drugs can all affect a person's ability to drive safely. If you spot an impaired driver, stay a safe distance from the vehicle. Alert the police that there is an unsafe driver on the road.

How do you spot a driver who is under the influence of alcohol? Watch for these driving behaviors:

• Weaving, swerving, drifting, or straddling the center line.

• Driving on the wrong side of the road.

• Driving at very slow or very fast speeds.

• Turning abruptly or braking erratically.

• Responding slowly to traffic signals.

• Driving with headlights off at night.

Work at Working Safely

Driving is a privilege; and as part of your responsibilities:

• Follow the rules in the company vehicle safety program.

• Prepare the vehicle for each trip

• Plan for emergencies.

• Wear your safety belt.

• Avoid aggressive driving.

• Stay focused and alert while you drive.

• Never drive under the influence of alcohol and drugs and recognize the warning signs of drivers who do.

It’s Important To Be Safe At Home Too!

You don't need a formal driving safety program when you're off the clock, but you should follow the same safety tips when you drive your personal vehicle:

• Keep up with regular maintenance so you're sure your vehicle is safe to drive.

• Have a first aid kit, basic maintenance tools, and other emergency supplies ready in case you need them.

• Follow all traffic safety laws and have adequate insurance.

• Wear your seat belt, and make sure your passengers do the same.

• Stay focused on your driving and avoid phone calls or other distractions when you drive.

• Don't drive when you're drowsy.

• Never drive if you're under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

March Is National Celebrate Women Month

For the first time in Super Bowl history, the flyover during the National Anthem was piloted by an all-female crew. The event served as a celebration of 50 years of women flying in the U.S. Navy.

Sally Ride became the first American Woman Astronaut in space on the STS-7 Space Shuttle Missionin1983.

March is National Celebrate Women Month

Christa McAuliffe, a high school teacher, made history when she became the first American civilian selected to go into space in 1985 aboard the Challenger Space Shuttle.

March is National Celebrate Women Month

Danica Patrick

DanicaPatrickhasmultiplefirstsforwomeninAmericanAuto Racing,including:

• First woman to win an IndyCar Series

• First woman to clinch a pole position in the NASCAR Cup Series with the most starts, laps led, and top-tens in the NASCAR Cup Series

• Highest finish by a woman in the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500

Flu Season is Here!

Experts are warning that cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Covid 19 and the Flu are rising rapidly. Along with the common cold, these illnesses can look very similar to each other. How do you know if you have the flu, Covid or RSV?

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms/index.html

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

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LAX (Los Angeles)

Luis Camacho

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Brain Newsome

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Tampa (TPA)

Alexzandra Del Valle

San Diego (SAN)

Luis Delaluz Tercero

Michael Frayer

Korokota Ainuu

March Birthdays

2nd – MichaelAngelo Valdez

2nd – Serenity Vallar

6th – Joshua Wells

7th – Keith Mallett

8th – Demarius Daniel

9th – Brian Newsome

9th – Imelda Sandoval

10th – Marquis Jones

12th – Anthony Roque

13th – Michael Demons

13th – Melania Quintana

14th – Ron Bowser

14th – Victor DeJesus

14th – Robert Frongillo

15th – Dustin Gorsuch

17th – Daniel Brame

17th – Anthony Millom

19th – Percy Miles

20th – Schwanda Ellington

20th – Chris Gore 21st – Jennifer Garcia 22nd – Nelly Chidi 23rd – Robert Hernandez 24th – Matthew Griffin 24th – Andrew Lundy

25th – Raul Barrera Alvarez

25th – Lionel Irvin

27th – Andres Larrea

27th – Frances Respress

28th – Noel Bermudez

29th – Andrew Johnson

31st – Davion Jackson

Celebrate

March Anniversaries

Jim Davis – 37 years

Summer Lara – 9 years

Carlos Aguilar – 5 years

Joey Ridgeway – 3 years

Laura Hall – 2 years

Anthony Lopez – 2 years

Jalia Prayor – 2 years

1-year Anniversaries

Russell Alexander

Charlie Angulo

Raul Barrera Alvarez

Damon Belton

Chris Gore

Sufian Hassan

Marie Maceus

Shabreea Mitchell

Dalton Palacios

Shardaisha Payne

Frances Respress

Manuel Sanchez

Jessica Soria

Keanu Wade

2023 Perfect Attendance

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For each month you qualify for perfect attendance, you will receive a $50 Gift-o-Gram Gift Card.

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Michael Demons ATL

Alexzandra Del Valle TPA

Ruben Rosales LAX

Dustin Gorsuch PHX

Luis Delaluz Tercero SAN

Tyler Campos AUS

AccuCheer

Cheers to the AccuFleet Team!

“I wanted to congratulate Turkish Airlines and AccuFleet for their performance on the Aircraft Security Search for the FY23 TSA Inspection. During each round of testing, I hid more than one prohibited item. During the inspection, AccuFleet successfully found every prohibited item that I placed.

Please forward my gratitude and thanks to each of these individuals for their performance during the inspection process!”

Stephen Milligan

Transportation

Security

Inspector – TSA Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Vivien Kindemba – DFW

Vivien found test items planed by the TSA on board Turkish Airlines, International turn clean.

Michael

Weingarten

Michael Wilder – DFW

Michael found test items planed by the TSA on board Turkish Airlines, International turn clean.

Michael Weingarten

AccuCheer

Cheers to the AccuFleet Team!

Felipe Villa-Medina – LAX

Felipe helped train the new employee all night showing him how to set up, wash, dry, and work with the team.

Andres Larrea

Alingabo Abdallah – DFW

Alingabo found test items planed by the TSA on board Turkish Airlines, International turn clean.

Michael Weingarten

Shazilly Mahmound –

DFW

Eltayeb Mohamed – DFW

Eltayeb found test items planed by the TSA on board Turkish Airlines, International turn clean.

Michael Weingarten

Jose Villa-Medina - LAX

Shazilly found test items planed by the TSA on board Turkish Airlines, International turn clean.

Michael Weingarten

Jose helped train the new hire Theo all night.

Andres Larrea

Efren Ramirez – LAX

Efren helped train new hire Theo on how to set-up, wash, dry, and guide.

Andres Larrea

AccuCheer

Cheers to the AccuFleet Team!

Miguel

For always helping, without being asked and going the extra mile throughout the night!

Robert Watson

Jose

Jose has constantly helped me out with going up on the lift multiple times due to call offs with no complaints even though it wasn’t his day.

Brandon Kelly

Alingabo

Alingabo found a TSA security test item planted by the TSA on board Air France.

Michael Weingarten

For excellent performance on a nightly basis, as well as helping others continuously, without being asked. Carlos is an asset to the team.

Robert Watson

Efren

For stepping up to lead by example as a veteran for those who have not been here as long and are less experienced.

Robert Watson

Robinson – LAX

Villa-Medina – LAX

Abdallah – DFW

Ramirez – LAX

Carlos Morales-Perez – LAX

MCO and ATL Employees hunting for PTO Coins and enjoying some pizza!

ATL Winners

Gold – Jaleel Woods & Rayon Lawrence

Green – Courtney Weaver & Ray Black

Purple – Joe Abner & Phillip Frazier

MCO Winners

Gold – Gabriella Jones & William Smyth

Green – Abdul Bell & Ashley Jolly

Purple – Isis Sanchez & Dee Price

TPA and IAH Employees Enjoying Employee Appreciation Day!

TPA Winners

Gold – Dimitri Santiago

Green – Luis Crespo

Purple – Felicia Mireles

IAH

Winners

Gold – Toni Scott, Imelda Sandoval, Russell Alexander & Adela Moreno

Green – Andrew Lundy, Marina Ruiz & Frank Simmons

Purple – Kalin Poggenpohl, Schwanda Ellington, Rafael Lugo & Noemie

Guevara

IAH celebrated by having an egg hunt and some yummy BBQ and Tacos!

SAN and AUS Employees Enjoying Employee Appreciation Day Festivities!

SAN Winners

Gold - Luis Delaluz

Green – Sebastian Cueto

Purple – Michael Frayer

AUS Winners

Gold – James Becerra

Green – Nicholas Nunnally

Purple – Otis Carter

PHX Winners

Gold – Sidney Causey

Green – Dustin Gorsuch

Purple – Sean Miller