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Regional Managers, Safety and Security located nationwide. |
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24 hours per day, 7 days per week emergency response number staffed by trained Safety personnel. |
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Strict monitoring of DOT safety regulations. |
| CONTINUOUS SAFETY TRAINING |
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For all employees in all phases of their job. |
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Specialized hazardous materials training. |
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Partnership with customers. |
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Specialized training upon request. |
EQUIPMENT SAFETY |
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Shortened trade-in cycles. |
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Comprehensive routine maintenance program. |
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Vehicle condition reports checked daily. |
DRIVER SAFETY |
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Strict hiring practices. |
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25 years of age or older for road driver. |
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21 years of age for city driver. |
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2 years minimum driving experience. |
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10 years employment history verification. |
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Exemplary driving record. |
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Physical examination. |
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Motor vehicle review. |
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DOT alcohol / drug testing program. |
ATA SAFETY AWARDS |
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The American Trucking Associations recognized ABF® as the top motor carrier in security with its "Excellence in Security" award in 2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2009. |
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Winner of the ATA President's Trophy in 1984, 1989, 1993, 1998 and 2003 for the best overall safety record and program. |
SAFETY PROGRAMS |
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Monthly meetings. |
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Video presentations. |
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Yearly driver awards. |
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Incentive awards. |
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Safety dinners. |
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Driver monitoring. |
SAFETY PERFORMANCE STATISTICS 1987-2008
VEHICULAR ACCIDENTS
| OVER-THE-ROAD |
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| Year |
Total Miles |
No. of Accidents |
Miles Per Accident |
| 2008 |
271,396,907 |
330 |
822,415 |
| 2007 |
291,688,696 |
403 |
723,793 |
| 2006 |
307,511,470 |
396 |
776,544 |
| 2005 |
299,320,399 |
422 |
709,290 |
| 2004 |
291,547,831 |
414 |
704,222 |
| 2003 |
277,983,204 |
373 |
745,263 |
| 2002 |
275,679,067 |
421 |
654,820 |
| 2001 |
282,633,411 |
414 |
682,689 |
| 2000 |
293,731,659 |
441 |
666,058 |
| 1999 |
279,187,541 |
453 |
616,308 |
| 1998 |
267,673,793 |
353 |
758,283 |
| 1997 |
272,661,186 |
440 |
619,685 |
| 1996 |
284,738,105 |
436 |
653,069 |
| 1995 |
296,621,727 |
485 |
611,591 |
| 1994 |
257,463,659 |
362 |
711,226 |
| 1993 |
256,778,585 |
402 |
638,753 |
| 1992 |
250,419,142 |
349 |
717,533 |
| 1991 |
235,715,304 |
385 |
612,248 |
| 1990 |
224,592,219 |
366 |
613,640 |
| 1989 |
201,609,531 |
334 |
603,621 |
| 1988 |
209,500,519 |
354 |
591,004 |
| 1987 |
188,087,219 |
314 |
599,004 | | | |
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| Year |
Total City Hours |
No. of Accidents |
City Hours Per Accident |
| 2008 |
6,343,853 |
1,092 |
5,809 |
| 2007 |
6,772,105 |
1,267 |
5,345 |
| 2006 |
7,257,721 |
1,276 |
5,688 |
| 2005 |
7,063,256 |
1,178 |
5,996 |
| 2004 |
6,943,693 |
1,186 |
5,855 |
| 2003 |
6,605,901 |
1,089 |
6,066 |
| 2002 |
6,404,669 |
1,046 |
6,123 |
| 2001 |
6,617,350 |
971 |
6,815 |
| 2000 |
7,058,980 |
1,145 |
6,165 |
| 1999 |
6,900,202 |
1,122 |
6,150 |
| 1998 |
6,612,783 |
985 |
6,713 |
| 1997 |
6,439,818 |
1,064 |
6,044 |
| 1996 |
6,806,507 |
1,110 |
6,132 |
| 1995 |
6,546,152 |
1073 |
6,101 |
| 1994 |
5,749,523 |
863 |
6,662 |
| 1993 |
5,595,221 |
836 |
6,693 |
| 1992 |
5,343,231 |
843 |
6,338 |
| 1991 |
5,232,690 |
906 |
5,776 |
| 1990 |
5,220,921 |
994 |
5,252 |
| 1989 |
4,526,565 |
886 |
5,109 |
| 1988 |
4,630,698 |
925 |
5,006 |
| 1987 |
4,039,899 |
885 |
4,565 | | | |
PERSONAL INJURIES
| ROAD AND CITY EMPLOYEES |
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| Year |
Total Hours Worked |
No. of Injuries |
Hours Per Injury |
| 2008 |
24,945,480 |
839 |
29,732 |
| 2007 |
26,688,505 |
929 |
28,728 |
| 2006 |
27,737,844 |
911 |
30,448 |
| 2005 |
26,814,527 |
846 |
31,696 |
| 2004 |
26,444,713 |
942 |
28,073 |
| 2003 |
25,716,330 |
802 |
32,065 |
| 2002 |
24,999,093 |
1,046 |
23,900 |
| 2001 |
25,957,698 |
1,183 |
21,942 |
| 2000 |
27,252,524 |
1,277 |
21,341 |
| 1999 |
26,559,146 |
1,231 |
21,575 |
| 1998 |
25,748,742 |
1,277 |
20,163 |
| 1997 |
25,750,125 |
1,413 |
18,224 |
| 1996 |
27,613,048 |
1,603 |
17,226 |
| 1995 |
26,643,007 |
1,481 |
17,990 |
| 1994 |
23,726,310 |
1.068 |
22,216 |
| 1993 |
23,136,792 |
1,083 |
21,364 |
| 1992 |
22,231,426 |
1,076 |
20,661 |
| 1991 |
21,730,373 |
1,062 |
20,462 |
| 1990 |
21,148,621 |
1,003 |
21,085 |
| 1989 |
19,019,051 |
831 |
22,887 |
| 1988 |
19,467,905 |
996 |
19,546 |
| 1987 |
17,518,022 |
892 |
19,639 | | |
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