Message from NETS' Executive Director,
Susan Hipp
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I read this statement the other day that someone (thanks for the inspiration, Matt, if you’re reading this!) posted:
Whether it's in your personal life or work, it's important to continue to challenge yourself.
His challenge was a personal one—climbing to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which he proudly accomplished.
We all have challenges we face, both personal and professional. The question is what do we do with those challenges? And how do we use them to improve ourselves rather than knock us down?
A challenge can be like an oyster with a little piece of sand in its shell—an annoyance, an unwanted intruder, an uncomfortable accessory—which is then turned into a beautiful pearl. The challenge can bring about a new and magnificent end result.
Do you have professional challenges with your fleet safety program? Do you have drivers who aren’t on board with new policies? Do you have drivers who need encouragement to change their driving behaviors? Do you need new technology or better rated fleet vehicles but aren’t sure what in order to keep your drivers safe?
I have one more professional challenge for you: join us at NETS Annual Strength IN Numbers Fleet Safety Benchmark Conference to address these challenges and more by increasing your knowledge, learning new practices, sharing ideas, finding out about new technology, and discovering ways to improve your fleet safety program and keep your drivers safe. This is one of the only conferences focused exclusively on fleet safety and is attended by:
· Fleet safety leaders;
· Risk management associates;
· Fleet procurement professionals;
· Road safety consultants;
· Government and State Highway Safety personnel;
· Fleet safety vendors; and,
· Academia and non-profit fleet safety experts
with whom you can network and find out ways to address your challenges!
In addition, NEW! this year you can take advantage of the opportunity to earn CEUs or recertification credits by signing up for a multitude of Professional Development Seminars, all geared to help you address your fleet safety program challenges from Defensive Driving, to Risk Assessment, to Leveraging Technology for SIF prevention. A complete list can be found here: 2024 Conference Professional Development – Network of Employers for Traffic Safety
We will be in Atlanta from October 8-11. I challenge you to Join Us in the Peach State! #TogetherOnTheSweetRoadOfSafety
May you always face your challenges and turn them into pearls.
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Susan Hipp
Executive Director, NETS
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Including NEW! Pre-Conference
NETS 2024
Fleet Safety Benchmark Conference
October 8~11, 2024
Atlanta, Georgia
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190 Marietta Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
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NETS Members: $599
Non-NETS Members**: $679
Government / Non-profit: $249
NETS Sponsors: Use sponsor registration link below (request instructions and discount code from akidd@trafficsafety.org)
*Early bird rates offered until June 30, 2024.
Act now before rates increase!
**Non-NETS Member registration is only for companies with fleets. Vendors, please contact NETS for Sponsor Options.
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Conference and Professional Development Seminar registration available with this link. |
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Note: For every room reservation under NETS room block, Omni Hotel will donate one meal to Feeding America. Help us make an impact by reserving your room directly through the room block link. |
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Register Today at Early Bird Rates!
New! PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS,
ENGAGING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS,
FREE NETWORKING EVENTS,
HEALTH & WELLNESS ACTIVITIES
...and much more!
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NEW! NETSTalk Safety Toolbox Talks Now Available for NETS Members!
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NETSTalk Safety Toolbox Talks are intended to communicate information and knowledge during safety talks about safe driving specifically for employees who drive for work but can also be shared with all employees and their family members who drive within the community. Each NETSTalk Safety Toolbox Talk is designed to provide Team Leaders and Facilitators with the required resources and information to conduct a safety talk about a specific safe driving topic. |
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Available to NETS Members only!*
*You must be logged in to NETS website to access the Speed Toolbox Talk and any future Toolbox Talk topics. Not a NETS Member? Join today for as little as $195 per company (depending on membership level) to take advantage of numerous membership benefits including these Toolbox Talks!
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Speed is a contributing factor in the severity of road traffic crashes. Use the resources in this Toolbox Talk to remind employees of the dangers of speeding.
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FREE WEBINAR: Dangers of Drug-Impaired Driving
June 27th, 12:00pm EDT
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Join the National Drug-Free Workplace Alliance (NDWA) and the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) for an insightful webinar on the "Dangers of Drug-Impaired Driving," where we'll explore key strategies for maintaining a safe driving environment within your organization. Learn from industry leaders about combating drug-impaired driving through consistent policy language and enforcement and how to manage your employees in states where marijuana is legal. In addition, we will cover how employers can be proactive through the role of random drug testing, and pre-hire screenings and address some additional legal considerations in keeping your drivers safe. Don’t miss this opportunity to safeguard your organization's operations! |
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NETS is proud to partner with the following PLATINUM Fleet Safety Sponsors: |
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Lytx 2024 Report: Increased Road Risks and Key Safety Trends
Annual Driving Insights Report Identifies How Fleets Can Minimize Risk as Roadways Become More Dangerous
Read more
www.lytx.com
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Road Trip: Summer Driving Checklist and Safety Tips
Car travel tips for your holiday road trips all here in one place. Find out what you can do to make your summer travel safe.
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www.kbb.com
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Take Precautions During the '100 Deadliest Days' of Summer
Young drivers are more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than older, more experienced drivers, and no time is that more true than during the "100 Deadliest Days" between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Read more
www.ace.aaa.com
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Making Summer Roads Safer for Young Drivers: 100 Safest Days
Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, teen driver-related fatalities spike. This is known as the 100 Deadliest Days. Our mission is to reverse this alarming trend and transform these critical days into the ‘100 Safest Days‘ for young drivers.
Read more
saferoadchampions.com
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WORKPLACE / HOME ROAD SAFETY
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Fast on the Freeway Can Lead to Fury on the Side Streets
Raising speed limits on highways could lead to more crashes on nearby roads, according to new research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. This “spillover effect” creates unintended safety hazards for local communities that might not be ...
Read more
newsroom.aaa.com
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Explosion of E-Commerce Calls for Safety Features
Equipping the light vans that fulfill America’s online orders with four safety features could prevent or mitigate close to 4 out of 10 fatal crashes involving such vehicles, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows.
Read more
www.iihs.org
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The Two-Pronged Approach to Driver Safety Management Programs |
Every fleet manager worth their salt recognizes that a driver safety focus is foundational to the operational, financial, and reputational health of their organization. And with the National Safety Council’s preliminary estimate of 44,450 motor vehicle fatalities in 2023 – and at least 50 fleet driver casualties annually between 2012 and 2021 – building a culture of safety just makes sense.
www.automotive-fleet.com
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Driving Safety: Share the Road
Motorists, bicyclists, and motorcyclists all have the right to be on the road and travel safely. When we’re on the road together, safety is a shared responsibility – Share the Road, so all road users can Arrive Alive!
Read more
www.flhsmv.gov
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TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION |
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Three Big Trends Shaping the Future of EV Fleet Management |
The EV market in the U.S. is going through a moment of upheaval and uncertainty. Let’s look at a few big-picture trends that are emerging in EV development in the U.S. market, and what it could mean for your company’s fleet.
www.fleetpoint.org
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Advanced Safety Technologies: A Tool in Driver Acceptance |
Adoption of advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) technology continues to increase across the commercial vehicle landscape. As it does, and as the technology itself continues to advance, driver education on vehicle safety technologies becomes ever more critical.
www.fleetequipmentmag.com
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No Driver, Mo' Problems: Advocates Demand AV Regulations
Autonomous vehicles and tech may be the wave of the future, but just like drivers, they pose a serious risk to pedestrians and other road users, advocates said at a Senate hearing on traffic safety at which they called for more regulation.
Read more
usa.streetsblog.org
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GOVERNMENT AND NON-PROFIT
AGENCY NEWS
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NHTSA Kicked Off 2024 Click It or Ticket Campaign |
Lack of seat belt use – especially at night and in rural areas – continues to be a problem. Despite steady improvements, more than 11,000 passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes in 2022 were unbelted, and 57% of those were in nighttime crashes.
www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/nhtsa-click-it-or-ticket-campaign-targeting-seat-belt-use-nighttime-rural
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Recording: Click It or Ticket 2024 Kickoff
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Watch the recording of the 2024 kickoff where NHTSA Deputy Administrator Sophie Shulman was joined by:
- Susan Hipp, Executive Director, NETS;
- Fred Haas, Safety/EMS Manager, Geisinger EMS;
- Andre French, Chief, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania Regional Police Department; and
- Natasha Grau, crash survivor.
www.nhtsa.gov/events/click-it-or-ticket
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Survey Finds Support for Safe System Approach to Roadway Safety |
New survey findings released by the National Safety Council show it’s not just the U.S. Department of Transportation and traffic safety advocates that support a Safe System Approach to roadway safety – the public does too.
www.nsc.org
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INTERNATIONAL ROAD SAFETY |
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700,000 Deaths and Serious Injuries Saved!
Using the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) methodology, road safety infrastructure changes and safer speeds have prevented almost 700,000 deaths and serious injuries in 74 countries since 2016, according to a new Johns Hopkins report.
Read more
irap.org
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Euro NCAP Reveals Details of Heavy Truck Safety Rating Tests |
Euro NCAP announces a major milestone in the development towards a Truck Safe rating scheme. This is in direct response to data showing that while trucks represent only 3% of vehicles on Europe’s roads they are involved in almost 15% of all EU road fatalities.
www.euroncap.com
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Seat Belts and Passive Safety Systems
A survey report by Brake and AXA UK explored the attitudes of drivers to seat belts. It sought to determine if people belt up on every journey, and if respondents understand how seat belts help protect against death and injury in a road crash.
Read more
www.brake.org.uk
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UPCOMING TRANSPORTATION SAFETY EVENTS
AND CAMPAIGNS
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Secure Your Load Day is June 6
"Secure your load as if everyone you love is driving in the car behind you." Did you know a 20 pound object at 55mph has a force of 1,000 pounds at impact? Driving with an unsecured load is both against the law and extremely dangerous.
Read more
www.secureyourload.com
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NHTSA Drive Safe: Secure Your Load |
You need to know how to properly secure your load. Safety outside the vehicle is just as important as safety inside – and it’s every driver’s responsibility to ensure all cargo is safely secured.
www.nhtsa.gov/drive-safe-secure-your-load
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NAFA Fleet Safety Symposium June 24-26, 2024
The need for effective fleet safety programs that ensure a safe work environment for employees throughout the industry could not be more urgent. NAFA's Fleet Safety Symposium dives deep into the most critical aspects of fleet safety programs,...
Read more
www.nafa.org
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GHSA Annual Meeting September 7-11, 2024
September 7-11, 2024 | Indianapolis, IN. Each year, the Governors Highway Safety Association's Annual Meeting connects private companies, nonprofit organizations, government and law enforcement agencies, and many others.
Read more
www.ghsameeting.org
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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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