Press Release: Linxup and Fleet Safety Expert Publish New Guide to Building Strong Safety Programs

ST. LOUIS, MO – September 18, 2025 – Skilled tradespeople—electricians, plumbers, construction workers, and service businesses—are the backbone of essential services, keeping communities running smoothly. For those constantly on the road, safety is more than a priority—it’s a necessity. Whether transporting materials, traveling between job sites, or operating work vehicles, safe driving protects not only the tradespeople themselves, but everyone they share the road with.

In recognition of National Tradesman Day (Sept. 19), Linxup teamed up with a fleet safety expert to develop a new guide: How to Start a Fleet Safety Program: Earn Trust, Get Driver Buy-In, and Make Safety Stick.

A strong safety program delivers real benefits—fewer accidents, lower insurance costs, higher productivity and greater customer trust. In a recent Linxup survey, 84% of fleet managers said employees would embrace safety technology if they understood how it protects them. And 93% agreed their teams perform better when safety is made a top priority.

“On National Tradesmen Day, we’re reminded that encouraging and supporting safety is the best way to recognize the people who help keep our communities running,” said Joe Marcotte, senior director, product management for Linxup. “That’s why we created this guide and offer tools like our Driver Coaching Dashboard and Coaching Sessions — to help fleets reduce risk, keep teams safe, and build programs that are practical and effective.”

The new guide highlights the key questions fleet managers need to ask to create a safety program that works, including:

• Who are the decision makers and how do we secure buy-in from drivers and staff?
• What are our top safety priorities, and how do we focus on the most urgent risks?
• How do we train employees effectively and provide tools that are easy to use?
• How do we measure success without overwhelming the team with data?

The guide also addresses common pitfalls, such as rolling out too many changes at once, relying only on technology without coaching, or failing to follow up consistently.

The full guide, How to Start a Fleet Safety Program, is available for download here.

About Linxup
Linxup helps businesses get more out of the vehicles, equipment, tools, and workers in the field through its robust, easy to use tracking and dash cam solutions. Linxup delivers class-leading reliability, flexibility, and live, US-based onboarding, support, and coaching to ensure customers get the most out of their investment. That’s why more than 30,000 businesses trust Linxup to help them improve the safety, security, productivity, and efficiency of every vehicle, asset, tool, and worker in the field.
 

Founded in 2004 and based in St. Louis, Mo., Linxup serves customers in a wide range of industries, including field service, construction, trucking, transportation, and other enterprises that rely on mobile workers and equipment to get the job done.
 

For more information, visit www.linxup.com or call 1-866-863-5073.

Media Contact:

Juli Burda

Linxup

jburda@linxup.com