Safety & Preparedness Month: What Fleets Can Do to Protect Drivers Today

Betty Rafallo
Sep 2
2 min read

September is National Preparedness Month, and if you run a fleet, you know safety isn't just a compliance box to check—it's the difference between a strong year and a costly one.

At Can-Am Telematics, we talk to fleet managers every day who share the same concerns:

How do I keep my drivers safe?
How do I prevent accidents before they happen?
And how do I make sure my team is prepared when the unexpected occurs?

The good news? With the right mix of technology and culture, safety and preparedness don't have to be complicated—they can become a natural part of how your fleet operates.

Why Safety & Preparedness Go Hand-in-Hand

Preparedness is more than having an emergency plan. It's about creating an environment where your drivers:

Know the risks (from distracted driving to fatigue)
Have the tools (real-time alerts, dashcams, GPS visibility)
Feel supported (knowing management value safety over shortcuts)

When fleets invest in both prevention and readiness, the result is fewer accidents, lower insurance claims, and—most importantly—drivers who make it home safely every day.

Technology That Reinforces Safety

This year Can-Am Telematics introduced VuDrive, an AI-powered, plug-and-play dashcam that alerts drivers to risky behavior in real time.

Here's why it matters during Preparedness month:

Driver get instant feedback instead of waiting for post-trip coaching.
Managers gain visibility into both road and in-cab activity.
The system is easy to install, meaning fleets don't lose valuable time rolling it out.

Technology like VuDrive isn't about replacing drivers—it's about empowering them to make safer choices on the road.

Practical Steps for Fleet Preparedness This Month

If you're looking for ways to mark Safety & Preparedness Month with your team, here are three actionable steps:

Host a "Safety Check-In Meeting
Spend 20 minutes talking about common risks drivers face daily and how to handle them.
Review Your Emergency Protocols
Make sure drivers know what to do if there's an accident, breakdown, or severe weather event.
Leverage Your Telematics Data
Use reports and video insights not to punish, but to celebrate safe driving habits and reinforce a positive culture.

The Takeaway

Safety isn't just about reacting when things go wrong. It's about being prepared before they do.

This Preparedness Month, we encourage fleets to take a step back and ask: "Are we giving our drivers the tools, training, and support they need to succeed safely?"

At Can-Am Telematics, we're here to help answer that question—with technology, insights and solutions designed to make safety second nature for our team.

Want to see how your fleet can build a stronger safety culture?

Get in touch