What Does Unsafe Driving Cost You?
per fatal crash
(plus incalculable emotional costs)
per non-fatal crash
per vehicle damaged
Data source: 2019 Nets Cost of Crashes Report
BEHIND-THE-WHEEL TRAINING
Advance driver training programs based on The Smith5Keys®
DriverDirect™
We come to your site to conduct classroom and on-road training with the reinforcement of a certified instructor. By learning in real world scenarios, drivers are better able to replicate their skills on the job.
DriverTrainer™
Our train-the-trainer certifications provide your staff with the skills to teach our proven crash-prevention methods to your fleet drivers. Training can be conducted at your location, no matter where you are in the world.
DrivingDynamics™
Our DrivingDynamics program provides drivers with substantially increased abilities to control a vehicle in emergency situations.
eLearning
- Cost-effective option
- Wide variety of driving and workplace safety topics
- Accessible anywhere there’s an internet connection
- Incorporates testing to improve learning and retention
- LMS integration available
DRIVER & FLEET MANAGEMENT
Smith System fleet-management tools allow you to track fleet vehicles and monitor driver behavior with GPS location and telematics, then store and manage the data you collect in a single, powerful platform.
What are The Smith5Keys®?
Key 1. Aim High In Steering®
Key 2. Get The Big Picture®
Key 3. Keep Your Eyes Moving®
Key 4. Leave Yourself An Out®
Key 5. Make Sure They See You®
WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY
One of the best services that Smith System has is the behind-the-wheel component because that really takes it out of the classroom and into the real world. Making sure that those concepts are applied in a real-world setting, in a semi-controlled environment, with an instructor there coaching the drivers and providing feedback is very beneficial.
— Rob Helstrom, Penske Logistics
Latest Blog Posts
Why Fleet Management Is Important
The primary goal of fleet management is to ensure that vehicles are driven efficiently, appropriately maintained, and operated under the correct policies and procedures. This includes everything from acquisition and maintenance to operation, tracking, and optimization of vehicles.
Read MoreSafer Parking: Surprising Facts You May Not Know
It's a routine we perform daily, often without a second thought, yet parking can pose more risks than commonly believed. And while it’s usually not considered to be dangerous, parking your car can be riskier than you think.
Read MoreCSA Scores: Understanding Your Safety Record
At the core of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's mission is the prevention of crashes and fatalities involving large vehicles like trucks and buses. The introduction of the CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) program aims to identify carriers with the highest safety risks and assist them in rectifying their practices.
Read MoreWays to save fuel for your fleet
Fuel economy is all about getting more miles out of a gallon of gas. For fleets, using less fuel daily has several big benefits. It’s better for the environment — less gas means fewer harmful emissions — and it can save you a lot of money.
Read MoreOur History
In 1952, Harold Smith established Smith System Driver Improvement Institute, the nation’s first professional driver training company. He understood that most crashes are preventable if the right driving habits are learned, practiced and applied consistently. Since then, millions of drivers throughout the world have benefited from the program he developed.