Marathon Petroleum Truck Fleets Earn NPTC Safety Awards
Marathon Petroleum received Silver and Bronze Seal Awards from the National Private Trucking Council for safety at the Education Management Conference. 15 fleets were recognized for their 2023 vehicle accident performance. Safety improvements were credited to Smith Systems training, fatigue policy, and in-cab safety features. The company's focus on road safety was highlighted, with tools like collision avoidance, blind spot notifications, and onboard cameras contributing to accident reduction.
Marathon Petroleum's commitment to safety earned Silver and Bronze Seal Awards from NPTC, showcasing the company's dedication to reducing accidents.
The use of program tools like Smith Systems training and in-cab safety features led to a significant decrease in vehicle accidents, benefiting employees, the company, and surrounding communities.
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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 10, 2024 / Marathon Petroleum Corporation
- The National Private Trucking Council presented Marathon Petroleum with its Silver and Bronze Seal Awards for safety at the annual Education Management Conference.
- 15 fleets from Marathon Petroleum received the safety awards based on their 2023 vehicle accident performance.
- Marathon Petroleum is focused on safety on the roads and credits Smith Systems training, a fatigue policy and in-cab safety features for the year-over-year safety improvements.
The National Private Trucking Council (NPTC) awarded 15 fleets from Marathon Petroleum with safety awards based on their 2023 vehicle accident performance. Marathon Petroleum was recognized for its safety record at the NPTC Annual Education Management Conference.
"Our drivers spend a large percentage of their time on the road interacting with the public, so driving has continued to be one of our primary safety focus areas," said Jocko Langlois, Marathon Petroleum's Trucking & Rail - East Transport Operations Director. "Through the use of program tools like Smith Systems training and fatigue policy, plus additional in-cab safety features such as collision avoidance, blind spot notifications, and an onboard camera system for driving behavior, the employees in these fleets have been successful in reducing the number of vehicle accidents year over year. This is not only positive for our employees and our company but also the communities where we work."
Silver Seal Award - Certificate of Merit
This certificate is awarded to a company and its employees for an improved safety record in the operations of its private fleet. It is awarded for a terminal that reduced its accident frequency rate by
- Argo, Illinois
- Bay City/Flint, Michigan
- El Paso, Texas
- Garyville, Louisiana
- Hammond, Indiana
- Jackson, Michigan
- Lansing, Michigan
- Leach, Kentucky
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Mason, Texas
- Midland, Pennsylvania
- North Muskegon, Michigan
- Roosevelt, Utah
Bronze Seal Award - Certificate of Progress
This certificate is awarded to a company and its employees for safety progress in the operations of its private fleet. It is awarded for a terminal that reduced its accident frequency rate by
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Tucson, Arizona
In 2023, 13 Marathon Petroleum fleets received NPTC Safety Seal Awards.
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FAQ
How many fleets from Marathon Petroleum received safety awards from NPTC based on their 2023 vehicle accident performance?
15 fleets from Marathon Petroleum received safety awards from NPTC based on their 2023 vehicle accident performance.
What type of awards did Marathon Petroleum receive from NPTC for its safety record?
Marathon Petroleum received Silver and Bronze Seal Awards from NPTC for its safety record.
What contributed to the safety improvements at Marathon Petroleum according to the PR?
The safety improvements at Marathon Petroleum were credited to Smith Systems training, a fatigue policy, and in-cab safety features such as collision avoidance and blind spot notifications.
