This section addresses hazards and safety issues presented in managing a fleet of vehicles. General Employers that utilize fleet or company vehicles face additional responsibilities. According to OSHA, the average motor vehicle accident will cost an employer $16,500. If an accident with injury occurs on the job, the employer's cost is $74,000! There are a number of proactive measures an employer can take to lower the risk of accidents or injuries such as safety programs, driver safety certification classes, etc. NETS 10 Step Program The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) has published a 10 step program (Traffic Safety Primer: A guidebook for […]