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Driver Training Series
Honoring Right-of-Way: Work Zones
There are times when lane closures and restrictions add to congestion, but are needed in order to provide maintenance and/or repairs to existing roads. The merge point ahead of the closed lane can be a frustrating place for most drivers -- some cars are trying to "jump the line" and others are trying to "police the line" -- this can lead to drivers losing their cool and crashing their vehicles. read more»
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Driving the GreenRoad to Safety
The Fuel of Life
Hod Fleishman
Founder, GreenRoad Technologies
Wouldn’t it be great to wake up one morning and find a fully functional and productive oil well, comfortably located in your backyard? Until recently, unless your back yard was thousands of miles of sand dunes, the chances of this happening were quit slim. However, do not lose faith on this dream – it may just come true. read more»
Featured Safety & Fuel Savings Case Study
T-Mobile UK
Nigel Wilkinson, T‐Mobile’s head of health, safety and environment, says "the technology
has more than paid for itself as the company has witnessed a £417,000 saving in bent metal costs and
fuel savings of around £20,000 in just 12 months." read more»
Featured OP-ED
Behavior vs. Diet Fads
Paul Farrell
CEO, SafetyFirst
"Behavior vs. Diet Fads: Have you ever considered that fleets who are trying to go "green" by simply buying/leasing a token number of hybrids and alternative fuel vehicles are a little like "fad dieters"-- "if I could just eliminate all carbs, I'll lose weight!"? read more»
Employee Spotlight
Bill Dale
Sales Manager, Southeast US
For over 11 years I delivered technology solutions to numerous industries and sectors including oil and gas, insurance, and of course fleets. My passion for driver safety began from my personal desire to keep my family safe. Since most commercial vehicles are larger than our personal ones, my family is at a significant disadvantage if we’re ever involved in an accident. By helping fleet drivers to become safer, I’m slowly making the roads safer for my family and everyone else’s. read more»
Teen Driver Safety Series
Empowerment
Eric Shishko
SVP, Insurance
The idea of an empowerment organization became one of many organization behavior goals during the 90's and in many ways continues to be part of the corporate management lexicon. The challenge of course has always been how to do it. read more»
AAA 2006 Teen Driving Statistics
Accidents involving teens drivers cost more than $34 Billion Annually
Teen drivers ages 15-17 were involved in approximately 974,000 crashes that injured 406,427 people and killed 2,541
"The impact of teen crash extends beyond the emotional tragedies and physical injury at the crash scene, with costs that extend to employers, families, the government and society overall."
- Robert L. Darlbelnet, President and CEO, AAA
Did You Know?
"The United States was self-sufficient in energy until the late 1950s when
energy consumption began to outpace domestic production. At that point,
the Nation began to import more energy to fill the gap. In 2007, net imported
energy accounted for 29 percent of all energy consumed."
Source: Energy Information Administration
Official Energy Statistics from the U.S. Government
Upcoming Events
Vermont Captive Insurance Conference
August 13-14, 2008
Burlington, VT
Booth 214
4th International Conference on Traffic & Transport Psychology
August 31 - September 4
Washington, DC
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National Safety Council Congress & Expo
September 22-24
Anaheim, CA
Booth 1513
