Message from NETS' Executive Director,
Susan Hipp
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I attended a conference recently and saw a presentation focused on fleet safety regulations. One of the presenters commented in response to a question, “There’s no regulation that a tire has to be round, but it works pretty well.”
Sometimes, something is so obvious it doesn’t need rules and instructions (anyone want to try square tires??)
Other times, something is obvious but still needs to be regulated (seatbelts save lives, yet in the US we are still short of 100% usage despite regulation and data that backs this up.)
And then there are times regulations and instructions make all the difference in addressing an issue (anyone remember cigarette vending machines where you could buy a pack no matter how old you were??)
When it comes to your fleet safety program, where do you stand? Do you have obvious program elements that don’t need regulation such as required technology in your vehicles that keeps drivers safe like automatic emergency braking (AEB) or lane departure warnings? Do you have policies in place that are also obvious but do need regulation such as a fatigue management policy which checks for employees who are too tired to drive, or guidelines against driving while impaired?
And how about this one for being obvious- are you benchmarking your program either against others in your industry or, even better, against other organizations outside your industry? If not, you’re missing an opportunity for an obvious method of improving fleet safety. By measuring your performance metrics and program elements against others, you can identify areas of improvement and learn best practices to strengthen your fleet safety program and help your drivers get home safely every day.
Don’t miss this obvious opportunity to advance your fleet safety program. Join NETS Benchmark, and skip the square tires!
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Susan Hipp
Executive Director, NETS
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NETS 2024
Fleet Safety Benchmark Conference
October 8~11, 2024
Atlanta, Georgia
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Omni Hotel at Centennial Park
190 Marietta Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
Registration & Hotel Reservations Coming Soon!
~ Special Conference Room Rate will be available once reservations are open ~
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Mark Your Calendar Now!
Stay tuned for more information regarding...
New! PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS,
NETWORKING EVENTS,
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS,
...and much more!
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Last Call for Conference Presentations from NETS Members
Are you interested in speaking at NETS 2024 Strength IN Numbers Fleet Safety Benchmark Conference?
If you consider yourself to be an expert on a particular topic addressing a fleet safety issue, challenge, or best practice, we invite you to submit a proposal to present.
Proposals must be submitted with our form by May 1.
Note: Becoming a speaker at NETS Strength IN Numbers Fleet Safety Benchmark Conference does not preclude payment of registration cost and presenters will still be asked to register at the full registration rate. Submitting a proposal to present does not guarantee a presentation spot. All submissions will be reviewed and submitters will be notified by September 2, 2024 if their presentation was selected.
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CALLING ALL NETS MEMBERS!
NETS Annual Strength IN Numbers Benchmark Process was open until April 19, however, extensions may be granted as needed. Don't miss out on this opportunity to participate! Participation in NETS Benchmark is a benefit of membership.*
The benchmark is for all fleets, large or small, with new, developing, or mature fleet safety programs to learn best practices and compare policies, metrics and more to help improve YOUR fleet safety performance! Contact NETS Benchmark Program Lead, Ashlee Cordell, for more information.
*Not a NETS Member? Don't miss your chance to participate in the benchmark process, join NETS today!
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GOVERNMENT AND NON-PROFIT
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INTERNATIONAL ROAD SAFETY |
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UPCOMING TRANSPORTATION SAFETY EVENTS
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2024 NSC Spring Safety Conference & Expo
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Secure Your Load Day is June 6
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2024 GHSA Annual Meeting
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Do you have a particularly successful road safety example to share? NETS Members are encouraged to share best practices, ask questions or contribute their expertise to the NETS Road Safety Leaders Forum, an online discussion forum exclusively for NETS Members and Sponsors. Not yet a member? Check out the benefits at https://trafficsafety.org/membership-info/.
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About NETSWork®
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