Sherman Bus Crash Kills 8, Injures Additional 38

Being in the Transportation Safety Industry for over 15 years, I still do not fully understand why some companies allow violations to safety regulations and best practices, and, in turn, allow people to die.

Many companies still run their business with the old school idea that it's cheaper to run illegal and take the chance of getting caught.  Guess what, those days are gone.  I'm absolutely positive that the company that allowed recapped tires to be used on the steer tires of this bus, will most likely go bankrupt.  How's that for a profit margin.  And, most likely, someone could end up in prison for 8 counts of involuntary manslaughter.  How's that for a good life.

Come-on people.....even the DOT says that 100% compliance with the safety regulations is "Bare Minimum Requirements", and that there is much more that companies should do to enhance public safety.

I have personally seen 100% compliance equate to a 4 to 1 Return on Investment (ROI).  But, I have also seen as good as a 10 to 1 ROI for companies who have gone above & beyond mere compliance, and have taken it upon themselves to make a difference.  These companies are the ones that are still around today, and actually growing even when the industry is in financial concern.

Learn from both types of companies; do not live in the sixties and seventies, and take unnecessary chances.  Rather, come into the new era of safety profit through total safety culture.

Vogel Safety & Risk, Inc can help.  This is our area of expertise, as we have help hundreds of companies find their missing profits simply by closing up the cracks in their systems.  Call Dr Vogel to discuss your options.  With fuel costs the way they are, you should call today to begin finding new profits through enhanced safety.