The organization announced its preliminary estimate that approximately 36,200 motor vehicle fatalities occurred in 2012 -- a 5-percent increase from 2011.
Read More →ANN ARBOR, MI — Traffic deaths have fallen dramatically since 2005, but estimates for 2012 suggest that the trend may be ending, according to a University of Michigan researcher in a new report.
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Driver fatigue impairs reaction time and often results in crashes. While a number of factors contribute to drowsy driving, precautions can be taken to prevent falling asleep at the wheel.
Read More →TORRANCE, CA – More than 150 fleet management professionals have already signed up for the first-ever 2012 Fleet Safety Conference, which is still three weeks away. Several top commercial fleets will be in attendance.
Read More →ITASCA, IL - The National Safety Council (NSC) released a new free white paper called “Employer Liability and the Case for Comprehensive Cell Phone Policies,” which cites examples of the cost to employers of on-the-job crashes caused by distracted driving.
Read More →TORRANCE, CA – Joining AALA and the National Safety Council, the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) has endorsed Bobit Business Media’s inaugural Fleet Safety Conference.
Read More →TORRANCE, CA – Building further industry and national momentum, Bobit Business Media (BBM)’s inaugural Fleet Safety Conference received the endorsement of the National Safety Council (NSC).
Read More →PHILADELPHIA – The 2011 National Safety Council (NSC) Congress & Expo, scheduled for Oct. 30-Nov. 4 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, includes a session track for fleets.
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Just having a policy against distracted driving isn’t enough — your company could still be considered negligent if the policy isn’t enforced. Employee education and managerial support are vital steps toward preventing this dangerous practice.
Read More →WASHINGTON - A coalition of companies and industry groups -- including the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, AAA and American Trucking Associations -- is urging Congress to fund an advanced drunk driving detection research program.
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