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ABF Safety & Security
Setting the Standard for Excellence

 


Industry Benchmark for Operational Excellence
 
ABF is the only six-time winner of the American Trucking Associations President’s Trophy for Safety, the only five-time winner of the ATA Excellence in Security Award, and the only five-time winner of the Excellence in Claims & Loss Prevention Award.

Unmatched Cargo Security
 Regional managers, safety and security located nationwide
 24 hours per day, 7 days per week emergency response number
    staffed by trained safety personnel
 Strict monitoring of DOT safety regulations

Equipment Safety
 Shortened trade-in cycles
 Comprehensive maintenance program
 Vehicle condition reports checked daily

Safety Programs
 Monthly meetings
 Video presentations
 Yearly driver awards
 Incentive awards
 Safety dinners
 Driver monitoring

Strict hiring practices
 25 years of age or older for road driver
 21 years of age for city driver
 2 years minimum driving experience
 10 years employment history verification
 Exemplary driving record
 Physical examination
 Motor vehicle review
 DOT alcohol / drug testing program

    Vehicular Accidents: Over-the-Road

Year Total Miles No. of
Accidents
Miles Per Accident
2011 247,490,645 293 844,678
2010 240,550,549 309 778,481
2009 230,482,923 269 856,814
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

 

    Vehicular Accidents: Pick up and Delivery

Year Total City Hours No. of
Accidents
City Hours
Per Accident
2011 6,078,608 1,059 5,740
2010 5,837,313 995 5,867
2009 5,586,692 964 5,795
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


    Personal Injuries: Road and City Employees

Year Total Hours Worked No. of Injuries Hours Per Injury
2011 22,797,691 878 25,965
2010 22,033,238 871 25,296
2009 21,633,341 825 26,222
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