Message from NETS' Executive Director,
Susan Gillies-Hipp
When I was growing up, there was an annual carnival that came to town and set up in Johnny Appleseed Park just down the road from me. I looked forward to it every year and loved the game booths, the rides and especially the elephant ear at the food booth (which, for those not familiar, is the deep-fried deliciousness of flattened dough covered in melted butter and cinnamon sugar.)
My favorite ride however was the Tilt-A-Whirl. This ride consists of dome-shaped cars spinning around a platform that raises and lowers. The resulting centrifugal and gravitational forces on the revolving cars causes them to spin in different directions and at variable speeds. The more friends you piled into a car, the faster it could spin and the more you got thrown by force to the side of the car as it moved around the track.
The momentum from the ride was enough to cause a dizzying, sideways walk for a few moments when you descended, but we kept going back for more.
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Presentations included topics such as how losing a loved one led to the creation of a distracted driving foundation working towards eliminating distracted driving; the state of road safety in the U.S.; case studies from NTSB; the latest in autonomous vehicle and EV safety technology; highlights and resources from global road safety organizations such as iRAP and UNRSF; and best practices shared from NETS members and Sponsors.
As the conference came to a close, I issued a challenge to all attendees: to walk out the conference room door, or to log off the virtual session, and continue the momentum we had begun during the conference. The conversations we had between sessions, the messages we shared, and the lessons we walked away with shouldn't end when the conference ends. Even if you weren't able to attend the conference, I invite you to take advantage of the many NETS fleet safety resources, i ncluding our recently launched annual Benchmark Report, to help advance your road safety program. Reach out to our NETS Sponsors and learn about the products and services they offer which can help improve fleet safety. Keep the conversations going and continue sharing resources and best practices.
Even when the ride is over, don't lose the momentum: keep going back for more.
Safe driving!
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Susan Gillies-Hipp
Executive Director, NETS
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SUCCESFUL NETS
CONFERENCE CONCLUDED!
October 5-6, 2022
Ann Arbor, MI
Thank you to all who joined us either in-person or virtually!
Presentations and recordings are available to all attendees
in Whova for 90 days post-conference.
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NETS ANNUAL BENCHMARK REPORT NOW AVAILABLE TO ALL NETS MEMBERS!
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This year’s benchmark report (Data Year 2021) as well as a full, academic report (Appendices 1 & 2 and Appendix 3 Program Survey Graphs) on the results of this year’s analytics are now available to all NETS members*.
The report brings together socially responsible companies willing to look at their own crash metrics, compare findings and share what they’ve learned. The NETS Benchmark program is for all types of companies and organizations—large or small, local or global, public or private.
*NETS Members must be logged in to NETS website to access the report.
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NETSTalk Now: Driving Change, A NETS Road Safety Podcast
Join leading global road safety experts to hear the latest in road safety technology, innovations, and best practices. Each month we will explore topics on advancing road safety and reducing risk on the world’s roadways.
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trafficsafety.org
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COMING SOON!
NETS FATIQUE MANAGEMENT GUIDE
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NETS is developing this guide for fleet safety professionals who seek to understand how fatigue impacts the safety of workers who drive as part of their job, and to reduce the risk of crashes and injuries resulting from fatigued driving. Look for more information soon!
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NETS is proud to partner with the following PLATINUM Fleet Safety Sponsors: |
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Lytx is the global leader in fleet management technologies. Our solutions harness the power of video to empower drivers and fleets to be safer and more efficient, productive, and profitable so they can thrive in today’s competitive environment. Through the Lytx platform, direct and reseller clients access our customizable services and programs spanning driver safety, risk detection, fleet tracking, compliance, preventative maintenance, and fuel management. Using the world’s largest driving database of its kind, along with proprietary machine vision and artificial intelligence technology, we help protect and connect thousands of fleets and 1.6 million drivers in more than 60 countries worldwide. For more information on Lytx video telematics systems, visit www.lytx.com, @lytx on Twitter, LinkedIn, our Facebook page or our YouTube channel.
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SOBRsafe’s mission is to save lives and create safer work environments.
The annual cost of alcohol abuse in the U.S. is $249 billion. Nearly half of all industrial accidents with injuries are alcohol-related, and 1-in-10 U.S. commercial drivers test positive for alcohol (the highest rate worldwide).
In response, SOBRsafe has developed an instantaneous and hygienic alcohol screening technology that integrates seamlessly with driver check-in/out processes. The employee simply places two fingers on the device, and within ten seconds, their identity is verified and the alcohol test complete. All scans are reported in real-time to a secure cloud-based portal, and supervisors are immediately notified via SMS and email if alcohol has been detected.
This comprehensive, uniform testing is allowing SOBRsafe customers to enhance their safety, reduce insurance premiums by up to 25%, and create a culture of prevention.
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Mobile device distractions put employees in danger and companies at risk. So why would anyone settle for safety measures that simply report what went wrong, or only work when people remember to turn them on? TRUCE Software automatically suspends distracting mobile apps and functions depending on what your employee is doing, where they are working or even the workgroup they are part of. You define the policy and TRUCE ensures compliance when and where it’s needed. Supporting more than 100,000 subscribers and some of the largest brands worldwide, our patented technology is making workplaces everywhere safer.
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eDriving, a Solera company, helps organizations around the world to reduce incidents, collisions, injuries, license violations, carbon emissions, and total cost of fleet ownership through its patented digital driver risk management programs.
At its heart is the Mentor by eDrivingSM smartphone app that identifies risky driving behaviors for intervention and safe driving habits for recognition. In-app features include micro-training and coaching, gamification, collision reporting, vehicle inspections, and an individual FICO® Safe Driving Score validated to predict the likelihood of being involved in a collision. Mentor’s integrated automatic crash detection and Personal SOS features powered by Sfara and Bosch trigger a voice call and emergency support, as needed, from one of Bosch’s Global Call Centers supporting >50 countries. Through its five-stage, patented Crash-Free Culture® risk reduction methodology, eDriving helps organizations embrace safety and reduce risk for Sales, Service, Delivery and Warehouse drivers, all within a privacy-first, data-secure environment.
eDriving is the digital driver risk management partner of choice for many of the world’s largest organizations, supporting over 1.2 million drivers in 125 countries. Over the past 25 years, eDriving’s research-validated programs have been recognized with over 100 awards around the world.
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Steps to Safer Driving After Daylight Saving Time Ends
The shorter days can have negative effects on the mind and body – and lead to an increase in driving accidents. Here are some safe driving tips to help you after the clocks change.
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www.thepersonal.com
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California Just Banned Gas Cars - Will Your State Ban Them?
Cars are not small investments. They make a big impact on our wallets--but also on the environment. That's why when California announced a gas-car ban in August and other states suggested they'd follow suit, there was a mixed response.
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www.msn.com
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WORKPLACE / HOME ROAD SAFETY
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Do You Have an Unseen Problem with Grey Fleet?
If employers now have fewer company car drivers in their workforce, what does that actually mean? Do we assume that those who were previously driving for work are no longer employed? Or, is it more likely that a good proportion of those employees...
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www.drivingforbetterbusines...
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Cars and Trucks Are Getting Bigger, So Are Front Blind Zones
Every year, many kids get hit and die when their parents can’t see them in their front blind zones. A senator wants to pass a law requiring safety features to prevent these accidents.
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www.nbcnews.com
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Fuel Prices Are Trucking’s Top Concern in 2022: ATRI
Soaring fuel prices surpassed the driver shortage as the trucking industry’s top concern this year, according to the American Transportation Research Institute’s Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry 2022 report.
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www.transportdive.com
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AAA is in the business of rescuing millions of stranded motorists across the country each year. At the heart of this effort are service technicians and tow truck operators who put their lives at risk each time they respond to a member's call for...
exchange.aaa.com
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TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION |
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Volvo Seats Endorsed by American Chiropractic Association
Ergonomically designed seats by Volvo Cars mark the first time a vehicle OEM has received an endorsement from the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) for its seats. The ACA endorsement was awarded to all of Volvo Car USA's vehicle lineup...
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www.automotiveinteriorsworl...
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Cars Are Still Cars - Even When They're Electric
To tackle our climate challenges, we need smaller, safer EVs—and lots more transit options. EVs are being touted as the solution to our climate crisis—but are they?
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www.technologyreview.com
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GOVERNMENT AND NON-PROFIT
AGENCY NEWS
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New Guidance to Improve Safety for Vulnerable Road Users
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced new guidance to help states address the crisis of roadway deaths across our nation.
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highways.dot.gov
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New Funding Equips Seven States to Fight Distracted Driving
GHSA in collaboration with General Motors is providing a total of $210,000 to seven State Highway Safety Offices to combat the prevalent and preventable problem of distracted driving. Each state will receive $30,000 to implement recommended actions.
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www.ghsa.org
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INTERNATIONAL ROAD SAFETY |
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RAC Calls on Govt to Address 11 Key Issues Affecting Drivers
During his previous leadership election campaign, the now Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made widely reported comments about banning new smart motorways, wanting to end the 'war on the motorist' and even reviewing Low Traffic Neighbourhoods. With his ...
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www.rac.co.uk
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Will EU States Act on the Suggestion to Reduce Speeds?
Back in May, the European Commission made a range of suggestions to Member States to help them save energy in response to price increases caused by Putin's war in Ukraine, including a call for local, regional and national authorities to reduce...
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etsc.eu
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Intertraffic Mexico 2022: Safer Road Infrastructure Needed
Mexico ranks seventh globally in road traffic fatalities, which makes it essential for all stakeholders to assume their co-responsibility to improve mobility and road safety and achieve the goals established in the second Decade of Action for...
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www.itsinternational.com
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We Need System to Make Riders Follow Road Safety Rules
An international Seminar on 'Road safety: Current Scenario & Way Forward' seminar was organized on Friday by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in collaboration with the Indian Road Congress keeping in view the burning problem of road safety
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www.freepressjournal.in
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UPCOMING TRANSPORTATION SAFETY EVENTS
AND CAMPAIGNS
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Blackout Wednesday | Traffic Safety Marketing
Buzzed driving is prevalent over Thanksgiving due in part to cultural phenomena like "Blackout Wednesday" (also known as "Drinksgiving"), which highlights and even encourages the heavy consumption of alcohol and drugs throughout this holiday...
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www.trafficsafetymarketing.gov
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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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