UPS Safety statement

From http://www.community.ups.com/Safety

More corporate bullshit

Safety on the Road

Let’s face it, driving can be a dangerous task. Our attention is often lured away from the road by our phone, children, and thoughts of dinner, any number of things.  Even if we’re focused on the road ahead, what about those drivers next to or behind us?  Unsafe drivers are everywhere. However, UPS drivers are trained to be safe, no matter what is happening around them.

UPS has been committed to the safety of its drivers and the public for decades and has developed industry-leading safety training programs and safety equipment.

How did our drivers get to be so safe? One reason for our outstanding record - UPS’s certified management trainers who train that massive group on an annual and periodic basis.

• UPS tractor-trailer drivers receive 80 hours of classroom and on-the-road training before operating equipment.
• Delivery drivers undergo an intensive six-day training program, including 20 hours of behind-the-wheel and classroom training, plus periodic training rides through their evaluation period. (6 day training programme, I think not, It's been cut & cut over the years from 2 weeks)
• UPS drivers globally receive annual safety training rides and follow-up training in the event of an avoidable accident.(Wrong, supervisors on road delivering is more important than Safety rides, see previous posts)
• UPS recognizes the achievements of safe drivers through the Circle of Honor and Safe Driving Hall of Fame programs, awarding drivers who have no avoidable accidents during the course of their work. (Normally feeder drivers who qualify)