Bill Vargo is the Senior Director of Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability Solutions for North America at DSV, a global logistics and transportation company. He has over 30 years of experience in risk management, workplace safety, and regulatory compliance across industries like logistics, automotive, and consumer services. Bill has led safety programs for thousands of drivers, implemented large-scale defensive driving initiatives, and helped reduce incident rates through training, technology, and operational strategies.

What does safe driving have in common with a well-made Bolognese sauce? Turns out, quite a lot. Both require the right ingredients, the right timing, and constant attention — miss a key element, and the result is a disaster. When it comes to fleet safety, what are the essential components that keep drivers engaged, reduce risk, and ensure everyone gets home safe?

According to Bill Vargo, a seasoned expert in environmental health, safety, and risk management, a successful fleet safety program blends frequent training, leadership buy-in, and behavioral accountability. He highlights that training must be consistent — short, engaging, and reinforced regularly, not just an occasional compliance exercise. Bill also emphasizes that technology like telematics and AI cameras should be used as coaching tools rather than punitive measures. The impact? Companies that adopt a holistic, proactive approach to fleet safety see reduced collision rates, improved driver engagement, and a stronger safety culture across the organization.

In this episode of Roadrageous, hosts Liam Hoch and Chad Lindholm sit down with Bill Vargo, Senior Director of Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability Solutions for North America at DSV, to discuss how smart training strategies keep fleet drivers safe. They explore the importance of frequent training, how technology can shape driver behavior, and why gamification improves safety. Bill also shares how post-pandemic driving habits have changed and what companies can do to address rising road risks.