How a hazmat transporter cut accidents by 80% in 12 months
See how a hazmat transporter is reducing accidents, protecting staff, and improving fleet safety.
Traits measured
Safety-Minded Attitude
Rules Compliance
Reliability
Trustworthiness
Responsibility
The client's challenge
For a hazardous materials transporter, safety isn’t just a priority—it’s non-negotiable. Despite rigorous policies, training programs, and compliance procedures, the company’s fleet faced an unacceptably high accident rate.
The consequences were significant:
Rising insurance premiums and liability claims
Equipment damage and regulatory fines
Reputational risk threatening long-term business viability
Traditional screens like background checks and driving records weren’t enough. The company realized it needed to understand the human factors behind safe driving—the behavioral traits that predict accidents before they happen.
The solution
Partnering with our assessment experts, the transporter implemented a custom pre-hire assessment designed to identify candidates with a safety-first mindset.
Step 1: Diagnosing the Root Cause
Analysis showed that drivers involved in incidents consistently scored lower on key safety-related traits.
Step 2: Building a Predictive Profile
Five behavioral traits were identified as critical for safe driving: Safety-Minded Attitude, Rule Compliance, Reliability, Trustworthiness, Responsibility.
Step 3: Implementing a Data-Driven Screen
The assessment was fully integrated into the hiring process, allowing the company to focus on candidates with the right behavioral profile, shifting hiring from reactive to preventive risk management.
The results
Within 12 months, the company saw dramatic, sustainable improvements:
Accidents reduced by 80% — dramatically lowering operational disruptions and protecting employees.
Proactive risk mitigation — hiring became a preventive tool for building a safer fleet.
Significant financial impact — fewer accidents led to major savings on insurance, liability claims, and equipment costs.
By targeting the behavioral traits that drive safe performance, the company built a safer workforce, a more secure business, and safer roads for the communities it serves.
80%
Reduction in Accidents
Hiring
Shifted from Reactive to Preventative
Significant
Increase in Yearly Savings