Liberty Tire Recycling | 2022 Environmental, Social & Governance Report 38 ENGAGING PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES Transportation and Fleet Safety Safety is a top priority at Liberty Tire, including the safety of our drivers. Over the past several years, our transportation team has been dedicated to implementing best practices to lay a strong foundation for improving safety and compliance. To ensure compliance with all DOT regulations, we have established robust monitoring systems, including driver training programs, conducting thorough pre-screening of drivers, equipping our fleet with tools to enhance overall fleet compliance, and most recently, monitoring our transportation suppliers. These ongoing efforts reflect our commitment to prioritizing safety in all aspects of our fleet operations. In 2022, Liberty Tire sent four employees to Smith System Train the Trainer program. Smith System stands as the trusted global leader in crash-avoidance driver safety training, annually training tens of thousands of drivers, including those from over half of the Fortune 500 fleets. Having completed over 160 hours of both classroom and behind the wheel training, we now have four Smith System Certified Trainers. These trainers have already certified 13 drivers in our Carolinas region, with further training anticipated in the near future. We have partnered with Samba Safety, helping us identify at-risk drivers by continuously monitoring their Motor Vehicle Reports. Additionally, as part of our pre-hire process, we have adopted the Department of Transportation’s Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP). This program grants us secure electronic access to a commercial driver’s five-year crash and three-year inspection history from the federal motor carrier information system. By utilizing these advanced systems, we ensure more informed decisions in driver hiring and risk management. We launched an in-house fleet management system that streamlines our record-keeping processes, allowing for easier monitoring and maintenance tracking, thereby ensuring that our fleet operations remain in full compliance with regulations and industry standards. The implementation of this innovative system marks another significant step in our ongoing commitment to safety, efficiency, and responsible fleet management. Liberty has implemented a robust carrier compliance process, combining both DAT CarrierWatch and an in-house monitoring system. This process allows us to monitor key aspects of more than 200 carriers, including insurance status, safety ratings, DOT scores, and various other essential metrics. With these monitoring capabilities in place, we can strive to engage with the safest carriers.
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