Best Practices: Making Fleet Safety Programmes Holistic

09 Oct, 2026

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Executive Summary

Vehicles represent a significant source of operational and safety risk for many organizations, prompting firms with sizeable fleets to establish dedicated fleet safety programmes. Developing and justifying an effective programme, however, can be challenging due to the breadth of risk factors, technologies and costs involved. This report informs practitioners on how to build holistic fleet safety programmes that consider both road-going and industrial vehicles, as well as how to address a diverse range of risk sources, and deliver direct and indirect business value. It helps technology and service providers understand the key challenges faced by fleet safety programme managers and where external expertise can add value. The report draws on insights from EHS, fleet and risk management practitioners at organizations with substantial vehicle operations, alongside the perspectives of service providers and fleet technology specialists.
Summary for decision-makers
Substantial and complex fleet safety risks still exist, but global momentum to address them is growing
Safety programmes must address multiple risk factors
A holistic system of controls can address multiple risks efficiently and effectively
Fleet safety technologies must align with operational needs
The best fleet safety programmes are positioned to cut costs and support broader business objectives
Cost savings from fleet safety programmes depend on alignment with business requirements and context
Fleet safety programmes will add more value if they address long-term business priorities
Figure 1. Risk factors at each stage of the journey life cycle
Figure 2. Interconnected systems that enable holistic fleet safety analysis
Figure 3. Expenses saved through fleet management programmes: global analysis

About the Authors

Moses Makin

Moses Makin

Industry Analyst

Moses is an Industry Analyst specializing in contractor management and the application of AI to safety management. He advises technology vendors and practitioners on real-worl...

Nathan Goldstein

Nathan Goldstein

Senior Manager

Nathan is a Senior Manager at Verdantix, specializing in EHS software and the convergence of sustainability, EHS and operational risk. He leads research that helps corporate d...

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