Liberty Tire Recycling | 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report 30 ENGAGING PEOPLE & COMMUNITIES Fleet Safety At the end of 2023, our fleet has increased to 532 drivers. We measure the success of our fleet safety via our preventable vehicle accident rate (PVAR). Over the past 7 years, we have decreased our PVAR by 70.4%. Crash Avoidance The Smith System is the trusted global leader in crash-avoidance driver safety training, and we have four Smith System Certified Trainers on our staff. In 2023, these trainers certified 13 additional drivers and have developed a program to continue training additional drivers on the system in 2024. Risk Identification We utilize Samba Safety to continuously monitor Motor Vehicle Reports and identify at-risk drivers. Additionally, we have adopted the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) for pre-hire evaluations, providing secure access to a driver’s five-year crash and three-year inspection history. Sub-Contractor Safety Although they are not part of our owned fleet, it is important that the carriers we contract with are responsible and safe. We have a thorough carrier compliance process to monitor more than 200 carriers for insurance status, safety ratings, DOT scores, and various other essential metrics. Carrier Compliance Process Carriers are a critical supplier of services for Liberty Tire Recycling and to ensure we are engaging with the safest carriers, we have implemented a robust carrier compliance process, combining both DAT CarrierWatch and an in-house monitoring system. This allows us to monitor key aspects of more than 200 carriers, including insurance status, safety ratings, DOT scores, and various other essential metrics. Mock Audit Process In 2022, we started an internal mock DOT audit process where we evaluated each location’s transportation compliance and safety processes through both on-site and virtual audits. In 2023, we completed 12 on-site mock audits, 2 virtual audits, and successfully completed 2 actual DOT audits with no issues identified. This initiative ensures continuous improvement and adherence to DOT standards across all our operations. Driver Professional Development Our “Elevate Program” promotes from within, offering non-CDL drivers the required Entry Level Driver Training Program. Liberty covers the training costs, and successful candidates receive further internal training and mentorship, leading to promotion to CDL positions. Samsara - Fleet Efficiency and Safety Technology In Q4 2023, we began converting our fleet’s GPS system to Samsara, with 305 trucks equipped with Samsara’s GPS and fleet management system by the end of the year. Additionally, we started migrating our existing fleet of 300+ cameras to Samsara’s state-of-the-art technology, which includes artificial intelligence to proactively identify and address distracted driving and driver fatigue. By the end of 2023, 65 vehicles were equipped with this new technology. In Q4, we began collecting and sharing data from the Samsara system focused on driver safety and fleet efficiency. This transition underscores our dedication to leveraging advanced technology to enhance safety and operational efficiency across our fleet. Transformative Change: Accident Rate Reduced by 72.3% 3.83 4.29 3.59 1.19 0.79 1.11 1.06 0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 -72.3% Ongoing measures that we perform to ensure the safety of our drivers are:
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