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2025 Field Service Fleet Safety Trends
We asked fleet professionals what’s working, what’s not, and why a safety program matters.
Fleet safety goes beyond just checking a box. In fact, 93% of fleet managers say their team performs better when safety is a top priority. But between budget limitations, time constraints, and concerns about driver resistance, building an effective program can feel out of reach.
We asked fleet professionals across the industry to share their perspective on fleet safety and the real impact of implementing a safety program that works.
The fleet safety dilemma
Most fleets value safety, but too many aren’t taking a proactive approach.
90%
say overall workplace safety is
extremely or very important
extremely or very important
93%
say their team performs better
when safety is a top priority
when safety is a top priority
73%
believe their drivers overestimate
their own safety
their own safety
1/3
of respondents
don’t have a
formal safety
program
don’t have a
formal safety
program
51%
say their business
couldn’t financially
survive a serious
driver-related
lawsuit
couldn’t financially
survive a serious
driver-related
lawsuit
When it comes to the biggest safety risks fleets face, there’s no shortage of threats coming from every direction
Respondents ranked risk areas by importance
(with the ability to choose multiple options):
- Vehicle maintenance
- Driver behavior
- Accident rates
- Insurance costs
- Lawsuit risk
- Regulatory compliance
- Data overload
- Recruiting safe drivers
- Technology adoption
- Other
Fleet managers believe their teams would benefit from a company-wide safety program and 84% believe employees would be open to safety technology if it protects them.
For fleets with a safety program, they find the most benefits by focusing on these policies.
- Mobile phone usage policies
- Speed management
- Weather and road condition response
- Fatigue prevention
- Vehicle maintenance reminders
- Defensive driving
TAKEAWAY
Safety works but only if it’s implemented intentionally and supported by everyone involved — from management to drivers. But too many fleets are running without a plan, leaving their drivers, business, and bottom line vulnerable.
Know you need a safety program but unsure where to start? We partnered with fleet safety expert Sam Watts on how to lay the groundwork for a safety program that sticks.
The top reason fleets fall behind on fleet safety?
Service business fleets want to be safer, but many don’t have the time, budget, or buy‑in for success.
49%
say driver resistance is a major challenge with 51% saying driver privacy is a real concern
43%
say upfront cost is a concern
55%
say driver feedback is crucial, but only 55% of respondents provide regular performance reports to drivers
31%
don’t know where to start when it comes to coaching programs
TAKEAWAY
Safety is a priority for fleets, but getting started can feel overwhelming. With the help of simple tools and clear processes, any team can create safety programs that motivate drivers.
**Linxup commissioned independent survey research firm, TrendCandy, to survey 251 fleet managers about redefining fleet safety in an era where perception, precision, and performance all ride in the same vehicle.
The margin of error for this study is +/- 7% at the 95% confidence level.
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