Fleet Safety Award
Winner Central Coast Council
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Central Coast Council Scoops 2022 Fleet Safety Award
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Central Coast Council has been awarded the 2022 Fleet Safety Award at the Australasian Fleet Management Association ( AfMA ) Annual Networking Dinner & Fleet Awards Ceremony .
The award was received on behalf of the Council by Unit Manager , Plant and Fleet , Peter Armour at the Rosehill Gardens Racecourse in Sydney in front of hundreds of attendees .
Central Coast Council , Director of Corporate Affairs and Chief Financial Officer , Natalia Cowley , said : “ Achieving this award is very special for our Council , as it is clear recognition that the systems and processes implemented for our drivers are not only innovative for local government , but of a high standard , aimed to reduce risk and support a safer and more accountable system of work and driving culture . This award is something that we are all extremely proud of .”
The Central Coast Council ’ s dedication to establishing a safer and more efficient fleet meant implementing a wide range of initiatives including incorporating GPS and its many uses into their fleet assets including driver identification , prestart checks , and defect reporting .
“ The incorporation of GPS into the fleet was an important part of Council ’ s fleet safety strategy , as it enabled us to begin managing fleet in a more proactive manner than at any time in our Council ’ s past with ability to easily produce safety reports in a timely manner .”
“ Council also worked closely with our Vehicle Sub-Committee during 2020 to develop data usage terms of reference to safeguard against
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