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“Almost every law suit we get includes a claim for negligent hiring and negligent retention and/or training. Your product and the way it documents the training by testing at the end can go a long way in proving to a jury that the employer is working hard to put only qualified, trained people out there.
We have adopted and our employees now expect there to be required training 12 times per month. For "over-the-road" carriers like us who have a hard time getting drivers together in a group meeting, your product resolves all those issues.”
Pat Landreth
Manager, Loss Prevention
Milan Express Company Training Website
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“We recently had an insurance audit. I showed them the safety training records for our drivers. The insurance man was very pleased with the variety of training topics and the documentation of the training! Thank you very much!”
Colleen Anderson
President
Dash Hot Shot Service, Inc Company Training Website
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“Legacy Transportation Systems started working with Vertical Alliance Group, after a “tough” DOT Full Audit, in December of 2010. Utilizing Infinit-i training programs to focus on Our Basic’s, Legacy improved Our Basic’s score in almost every category. In just “Fatigued Driving” category, Legacy started at 85.9%. As of today ( December 3, 2012) our score is now 58.3% Thanks to Vertical Alliance Group, Legacy is headed in the Right Direction.”
Bradley Langston
Safety Director
Legacy Transportation Company Training Website
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“The infinit-i program has helped us tremendously in our companies safety program. we are looking forward to another great year of improving driver awareness and safety on the roads.”
Thank you.
Dave Collins
Route Manager
Missouri Organic Company Training Website
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"I am a previous driver for a company that used Infinit-i. I am now the Manager of Safety and Compliance. I selected Infinit-I because I love the custom website and ease of access. The ability to watch the videos anywhere and anytime is very nice as well. Plus, the videos I felt were very well produced. Overall I would recommend Vertical Alliance Group to anyone."
Thank you.
Keith Buchanan
Safety & Compliance Manager
WCD Company Training Website
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"I thoroughly enjoy using the Infinit-I website and programs. As I use both the training center and administrative side of the site, I find it extremely easy to maneuver around to obtain the information or training needed. We require our drivers to watch a minimum of three videos per quarter in order to qualify for their safety bonus. We also use the training center for remedial training of drivers who were involved in an accident, incident or receive a negative DOT inspection, etc. It is an extremely useful and easy to use tool that even our drivers like.
The drivers appreciate receiving their scores after each video test and especially having the answers provided to incorrect questions. We also use the Dan Baker materials for training our dispatchers, shop and other personnel who interact with our drivers. His honest, straight forward approach with subjects are easy to understand. He’s an inspiration to many of us here. I am forever grateful that we have your system and will continue to use it to the fullest extent for training, etc."
Thank you.
Human Resources & Recruiting Manager
Skinner Transfer Corp Company Training Website
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“Since we started using Infinit-I in June of 2011, our Unsafe Driving scores have dropped from 82.3% to 68.8% and our Fatigued Driving (HOS) scores have dropped from 66% to 44%. Infinit-I is a very user friendly product and has been beneficial to my company. My Customer Service Representative is always knowledgeable, friendly and eager to take my call.”
John Banman, Owner/CEO
SEM Tex Express Company Training Website
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U.S. Xpress, Inc.
DAN BAKER’S
Dispatcher/Driver Relationship Curriculum
“U.S. Xpress started using your on line video training sessions in the beginning of January (2012). I wanted to write you to let you know that we all enjoy and appreciate your enthusiasm and passion.
We have two and sometimes three new videos and tests to complete each week. The first week or two the feedback from my employees was 'why do we have to do this?', or 'are we going to learn anything from this?'. Since that time the training sessions have become topics of discussion amongst everyone and the employees have really bought in and enjoy the training.
I hear people repeating your jokes all the time but it’s not just the jokes that they remember. Thank you for making the videos both educational and entertaining. We have all learned a lot and for sure have taken notice to the importance of the dispatcher driver relationship. We look forward to all the remaining training videos and I am for certain the knowledge we gain will pay huge dividends in the culture and future of this company.”
Jeff Carter, Operations Supervisor
U.S. Xpress, Inc. Chattanooga, TN
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“As a busy oilfield hot shot company trying to complete training for drivers who are constantly on the road was a difficult task, but with the Infinit-i system it has become a convenient, user friendly way to ensure our drivers get the training we require at their convenience. All they have to do is log on to our website from any computer, anywhere and complete our customized driver training orientation. With excellent customer service and an easy to use administration as well as basic user system, Infinit-i makes driver training and record-keeping of training a simple, streamlined process. Well worth it!”
Heather Graham
Human Resources / Safety Coordinator
Rummel’s Oilfield Services Company Training Website
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"Our incentive to our drivers at this time is on DOT inspections and we give a monetary reward. We do not have a bonus program at this time but are working on more rewards for our drivers who have clean inspections, no accidents, etc.
Fikes requires our Owner/Operators to operate their business professionally and in compliance with all safety regulations and mandates. We have not had any resistance in the training we require them to do as a result of bad inspections, an accident/incident. Some may not like it, but we thoroughly explain the purpose and the alternative if they do not do training to further educate themselves and show that they are willing to do what is necessary to continue working for Fikes and/or driving a truck for a living.
CSA is that serious. We place utmost importance on Federal regulations and CSA. We make sure they understand that every driver has his/her own safety score so they are affected as much as the carrier. A driver holds his future in his own hands because he is responsible and accountable. Also, when we have a customer requesting our plan to lower our CSA scores, they are impressed with the fact that we have training available for so many different issues.
CSA, now Compliance - Safety – Accountability, is a game changer and will devalue Carriers and Drivers alike for those that will not get with the mandates that the FMCSA has bestowed upon us. Infinit-i™ is so far a very useful tool in our trucking safety cycle and we are all excited about everything Infinit-i has to offer and also learning more about the Dispatcher and Driver Relationship program."
Danny Watson
Director of Safety
Fikes Truck Line Company Training Website
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"The Infinit-i on-line driver training program has been an efficient media source to reach drivers in a consistent manner regarding safety. The drivers like it because they do not have to spend their personal time in a training class and can do it in the luxury of their own home or sleeper berth within a matter of minutes. We like it because it provides meaningful training on a consistent basis, a system to monitor who has viewed them and documentation to confirm their training.”
Director of Safety
Pegasus Transportation Company Training Website
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“Using the Vertical Alliance Group Online Training System (Infinit-i™) has allowed me to provide quality safety training to all of our satellite locations and also to our main manufacturing plants. This system eliminated the practice of mailing training materials to these locations all over the United States. It also ensures that every employee throughout the organization regardless of location is receiving the same training and is easily documented within the system.
The feedback that I have gotten from employees has been very positive and I am looking forward to a long term relationship with Vertical Alliance Group. The customer support is outstanding and has worked with me daily to answer questions when I was implementing the system.”
Shelby Flaugh
Safety Manager
Wilsonart International Company Training Website
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"After experiencing 200% growth in the last three years, we needed a way to keep our drivers up to date on their recurrent training requirements under DOT and OSHA regulations. Deciding that internet-based training was the way to go, and after evaluating a couple of options we decided to try the Infinit-i training system developed by Vertical Alliance Group.
Now, instead of having to pull drivers off the road for routine safety talks, they can receive updates on timely topics including CSA BASICS, FMCSA, and PHMSA topics and several relevant OSHA topics either from their home-based computers or laptops with internet connectivity. Not only have the training programs been well received by our drivers, they help increase productivity and equipment utilization, allowing the drivers to spend more time on the road and less in the classroom. Nothing will ever replace face-to-face classroom training, but now we can concentrate those efforts on the more complex subjects.
Considering the 'cost-per-class' or 'cost-per-seat' there was really no comparison; Infinit-i had the best value. They constantly develop new training programs and I can even send videos and company specific PowerPoint® presentations to VAG, and they will deliver them on my companies’ specific web page.
Customer Service and Technical Support have been outstanding."
Douglas R. Carothers
Manager, EH&S Compliance Programs
Action Resources Company Training Website
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“We used to spend $1,000 per driver on our orientation, including bus ticket, hotel, meals, and man hours for the instructor. The driver also had to sit in a classroom for two days going through training, so if we hired a driver on Friday, he was not on the road for us until the following Wednesday. With Infinit-i, we have virtually eliminated our entire orientation costs, because the driver can go through orientation online immediately, wherever he is in the country. Also, that driver can be on the road for us the very next day, so if we hire a driver on Friday, he can be on the road moving freight for us on Saturday. We gain four days of miles per driver.”
Pat Landreth
Director of Loss Prevention
Milan Express Company Training Website
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At Southern Refrigerated Transport (SRT), Infinit-i Increases Revenue, Improves Operating Ratio and Delivers ROI .
“I have not spoken with anyone at SRT that doesn’t hold the company (VAG) in the highest regard and think that its services are an excellent value.
At the time, it was simply an idea. A strategy that had never been executed." Full PDF
Jim Dodd, CFO S.R.T.
Southern Refrigerated Transport Company Training Website
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“We chose to outsource to Vertical Alliance... to help us manage some of our new entrant driver processing functions, like those pre-employment hurdles related to commercial driver permits. We knew it would be cost effective… but what we did not anticipate was the human resource value. The system actually helps us identify our future best employees. Shortly after launching the system, we discovered that the applicants who finish the online process are the initiative takers and have a level of self discipline that translates into a superior driver. It weeds out those individuals who aren’t serious about their careers.”
Tim McLain
Swift Transportation Company Training Website
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"We started with Infinit-i™ in 2008, and our fuel economy was at 6.1 MPG. In 2009 we improved to 6.5 MPG and we started 2010 at 6.9 MPG. By training, counseling and continually working with our drivers…the efficiency of operation saves them and/or the company money, everyone profits as a result of those efforts, and the job gets easier." - Full Article
Jack Curry, Safety Director A.C.T.
American Central Transport Company Training Website
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“I utilized their online training for initial and recurrent training. I saw a definite improvement in driver behavior, especially in hours of service/moving violations after the driver had gone thru the 7 behavior training modules for CSA 2010. I think the benefit was this training came from a source other than management; therefore it was received with more of an open mind. When I questioned a driver after they had completed the modules, the consensus was one of “Wow”! I think it was making a lasting impact and opening their eyes to the ramifications for non compliance.”
Bruce Wrinkle
Texarkana, TX / Former Safety Director
Tri-State Delivery Company Training Website
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“Vertical Alliance has proven to be a excellent, service-oriented partner for the Lockton clients we mutually share. Their Infinit-i solution provides my clients with the ability to quickly and easily adopt technology into their safety and accident prevention program resulting in measurable efficiency and improved bottom-line results. In just a few words, they are very customer focused and can be counted on to provide what they promise.”
Edward J. Newman, Vice President – Risk Services
Lockton Companies, LLC
Southern Star Company Training Website
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“The Hazmat Training you are providing is the best thing since sliced bread. I think this training is great for all of our employees and I would recommend it to other companies. Thanks again for your quick response.”
J. Richard Castro
Safety Director Excargo Services Inc.
Excargo Company Training Website
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“You continue to get better at what you do and what you offer. You offer a great product.”
Bill Ramsey
Quakertown, PA / Manager of Terminal Safety
Cryogenic Transportation, Inc. Company Training Website
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"Hoosier Air Transport uses Infinit-i™ for online training in orientation, remedial driver safety training, and to train all employees to improve the companies CSA safety rating. Your system seems to be working for us. It's a great help."
Pat Gann
Safety Director
Hoosier Air Transport, Inc. Company Training Website
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"We have used this program since the summer of 2008 and have added it all of our parent companies.
I have outlined below our experience with the program to answer your questions:
- Our driver safety performance has shown very significant reductions in our accidents and the quality of vehicle inspections
- We have had a great response from our drivers from day one, as they see this as a very “driver friendly” tool to use, and also share with their families.
- We also use the modules for remedial training or corrective actions with our fleet.
- Using the “resource” side of the program we now insert all of our policies and manuals for electronic viewing for our drivers and staff.
- Our operations, sales, and maintenance staff also are required to complete modules that will specifically assist their needs.
- We have had no negative experiences with the program, the staff at Infinit-I has always been prompt and helpful with any needs."
Vern Edwards
Director of Safety
Paramount Transportation and Logistics Services, LLC Company Training Website
Office 303-289-1794 x1117
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