The transportation of bulk petroleum products incurs inherent risks above and beyond general product transportation. To meet that increased risk, Penn Tank Lines, Inc. will pursue an aggressive policy and program of risk management. Safety First! is a senior management commitment which will drive how the company does business.
Risk Management
Programs to ensure the company's focus on risk management will include the following:
- Comprehensive minimum hiring standards which exceed Department of Transportation requirements, new hire screening and testing for drivers, including motor vehicle record searches, ten year previous employment review, medical and drug testing, and driver skill testing and assessment.
- New hire training and testing for drivers.
- A corrective action program to assure that causes of loss are addressed and to reduce the repetition of preventable losses.
- On-going, thorough hazardous materials training for all employees involved at any level in the transportation of our customer's products.
- The selection of a strong insurance broker and administer to assist the company in optimizing its overall risk management strategy.
- Effective use of outside risk management specialists, as specifically needed, to help monitor, evaluate, and improve the company's risk management performance.
- Effective use of three company Field Safety Supervisors to provide a continual reinforcement of safe practices at all levels in the company.
- Carefully designed recognition programs throughout the company which reward individual contributions and commitment to working safely.