As a leading 3PL warehousing and distribution provider in Colorado, ACME Distribution has always prioritized safety. After 78 years on the road in Denver and beyond, the single most important principle guiding our fleet today is “Every load, every mile, everyone home safe.” We believe that productivity means nothing if it comes at the expense of people, so every operational decision, from routing to maintenance is filtered through a safety-first lens.
Technology Investment
We’ve invested heavily in in-cab and fleet technologies that keep our transportation and logistics team accountable and our equipment road-ready. Our trucks are equipped with telematics systems, dash cams, and real-time GPS tracking. These tools help us monitor driver behavior, identify risk trends, and provide coaching before incidents happen. On the maintenance side, we use predictive maintenance software tied into vehicle diagnostics to ensure potential mechanical issues are flagged and repaired before they become safety hazards.
Driver Training & Recruitment
ACME’s driver onboarding goes beyond DOT minimums. Every new driver participates in a Safety Orientation Program that blends defensive driving, local route awareness, and Colorado-specific hazard recognition, like navigating steep grades, mountain weather, and icy conditions. We also run continuous safety refreshers and mentorship programs so veteran drivers can pass along experience-based lessons that can’t be learned in a classroom.
Preventative Maintenance
Our preventative maintenance schedule is mileage and time-based, ensuring no vehicle exceeds manufacturer or internal safety thresholds. Each truck goes through a comprehensive scheduled inspection that includes brakes, tires, steering components, and safety systems. What gives us a competitive edge is our on-site full maintenance shop. No vehicle leaves the yard unless it’s in full compliance with both DOT and ACME’s internal standards. This reliability not only keeps our drivers safe but minimizes downtime for our customers.
The Driver’s Voice
We believe the people behind the wheel know the job best. That’s why we have a An open door policy for the drivers to meet with the transportation safety team whenever they want. They help shape our policies to ensure the policies we create are real and effective.
Cargo and Dock Safety
Safety continues when the wheels stop. Our dock and warehouse teams are trained jointly with drivers to ensure cargo securement, forklift coordination, and PPE compliance. We follow a “three-point verification” system—checking weight distribution, tie-down integrity, and load documentation before any trailer moves. This cooperative approach reduces incidents and ensures every shipment arrives exactly as it left.
The ‘Why’
For ACME, safety isn’t about compliance, it’s about trust. Our customers count on us not only to move freight but to protect their product, their reputation, and the people involved in every step of the logistics process. A safe fleet is a reliable fleet, and reliability builds relationships that last decades. Simply put, safety is good business, it keeps our drivers, our customers, and our community moving forward together.
Safety and reliability define the future of logistics in Colorado.
Get in touch with ACME Distribution today to connect with a warehousing and transportation expert who can help you strengthen your fleet operations before 20206.
