Distracted driving is a pervasive issue in the transportation industry, with far-reaching consequences for drivers, carriers, and organizations as a whole. The problem extends beyond individual drivers, however, and involves a complex web of factors that affect every level of an organization. According to Mike Fackler, Technical Director of Transportation for Travelers Insurance, the solutions to distracted driving don't start with the driver, but rather with leadership and organizational culture. Fackler joined FreightWaves' Malcolm Harris on What the Truck?!? to break down why this is the case.
The scope of the problem is bigger than a phone in someone's hand,
Effective leadership requires setting a tone for safe behavior and holding everyone accountable.
