From the Marines to Fleet Safety Leadership When David Murphy left the Marine Corps at 40, he entered the trucking industry with a strong sense of discipline and safety. Early in his career, he noticed unsafe practices—like jumping on and off moving garbage trucks—that clashed with his military values. As a safety manager, he introduced wellness and injury-prevention initiatives, including driver stretching routines, which reduced worker’s compensation claims dramatically and kept employees healthier for longer careers. Murphy’s philosophy—healthy, well-trained employees become long-term employees—has guided his leadership across several companies. Today, he spearheads safety at Keystops LLC (Key Oil’s fleet), where his name has become synonymous with transformation and innovation in fleet safety. Turning Around a Troubled Fleet When Murphy joined Key Oil 13 years ago, the company faced serious issues: poor CSA scores, high turnover, and being placed on its insurer’s watch list. His first step was simple… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.
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