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AWARD * Canada - Bison credits simulator training with stellar safety record
Winnipeg,Man,CAN -Truck News, by Jan Westell -24 June 2008: -- The aircraft industry has long used simulators to develop pilot's aircraft handling ability and safety skills. It's now a technology adopted by some fleets in the trucking industry, including Bison Transport, which credits simulator-based training for its third consecutive Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) national fleet safety award... Simulator scenarios enable drivers to test their skills in a dynamic environment with immediate instructor feedback. The simulation also provides the benefit of practicing safety, regardless of outcome... Bison's training program and safety results are impressive. The transport company had a 17% improvement in backing-related preventable accidents (from 2006 to 2007); an 8.5% improvement in maneuvering-related preventable accidents (from 2006 to 2007); and a 7% improvement in rear-end ahead related preventable accidents (from 2006 to 2007). In addition to the 50% reduction in preventable accidents in 2006, Bison's cost of preventable accidents has decreased a further 9% through 2007...
* Bison Transport named Top Canadian Truckload Carrier of the Year by Ryder System Inc.
Winnipeg,Man,CAN -Truck News, by Lou Smyrlis -26 June 2008: -- Bison Transport has been presented with the Ryder System's Inc. 2007 Top Carrier Quality Award in the Canadian Truckload category... This award is based on excellence in a number of categories, including on-time performance, claims handling, customer service, technology applications, economic value and innovation...
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