ISO 39001 - Road Traffic Safety Management System
What is ISO 39001?
ISO 39001 is the standard for a Road Traffic Safety Management System. It aims to reduce deaths and serious injuries from road traffic incidents linked to the organisation's activity, through measurable performance indicators and specific targets.
Who is ISO 39001 for?
It applies to transport companies, bus operators and urban transport services, tour operators and vehicle rental companies, distribution and courier businesses, organisations with a significant corporate fleet, and municipalities or bodies that manage road infrastructure.
Benefits of ISO 39001
- Fewer accidents and serious injuries
- Lower insurance premiums and compensation costs
- Less vehicle downtime and lost productivity
- Measurable road safety performance indicators
- Compliance with client and contracting authority requirements
- Structured driver training and assessment
- Protection of corporate reputation after an incident
- An advantage in transport service tenders
Certification Requirements
The ISO 39001 management system must meet the applicable legal requirements concerning the business, such as driving and rest time rules, tachograph obligations, vehicle roadworthiness testing and occupational safety, as well as the requirements of the standard. Analysis of accident data and quantified improvement targets are required.