Celebrate Safety Safety is a cornerstone of thriving communities and workplaces, and it deserves to be celebrated. Each year, Our Driving Concern, a program of the National Safety Council that is funded by the Texas Department of Transportation, shines a spotlight on Texas employers who prioritize traffic safety. Through a unique awards recognition program, Our […]
Safety CoachBeacon of Light During the holiday season, streets become much busier than usual. Commuters share the roads with people running errands and traveling to visit family and friends. Vehicles crowd parking lots as people flock to stores in search of the perfect gifts. And let’s not forget all the parties! It’s no wonder crash
Hit Your Safety Mark Days are shorter and nights are longer in December, and on occasion, rain will turn to sleet or snow in parts of Texas. Inclement weather can impact driver and transportation safety. One way to reduce the risk of crash incidents and injuries involving your fleet drivers is to implement a journey
December 2024 Newsletter: One Year Ends, the Next Begins and We’re Stronger, Wiser! Read More »
Safety CoachYou’ll Never Age-Out Is your workforce aging? You’re not alone. According to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 39 million workers in the U.S. are age 55 and older, and the number of older adults holding onto jobs has continuously increased for decades. In fact, data from the Pew Research Center
Breed Apart As the Thanksgiving holiday weekend approaches and millions prepare to celebrate with family and friends, let’s redouble our efforts to increase awareness of drunk- and drug-impaired driving risks. Here’s why this is so important: Nationwide, 479 drivers were involved in fatal crashes on Thanksgiving eve – sometimes called Blackout Wednesday – from 2018
Safety CoachCalm Behind the Wheels Make plans now to join us on Thursday, Nov. 7, for our next free online learning session: How Stress Affects Driving National Safety Council Program Manager April Ramos will discuss how mental stress can be a serious risk factor when driving, as well as ways to reduce stress in your
Special Delivery Looking for ways to reinforce the importance of road safety and help keep your young delivery drivers safe? Do you want to make a safety impact employees can bring home to family and community members? Well, look no further. Start by participating in National Teen Driver Safety Week Oct. 20-26. To make it
October 2024 Newsletter: Try These Two BOO-itful Ways to Make a Safety Impact! Read More »
Safety CoachWalker Rangers National Pedestrian Safety Month is right around the corner. The observance is celebrated annually in October as a way to shine a light on road safety risks and encourage the creation of safer transportation systems for pedestrians and bicycle riders. There are a number of ways you can work to cultivate a
Safety Stars At the TxDOT Traffic Safety Conference in Austin, DeAnn Crane and April Ramos introduced the 2024 Our Driving Concern Texas Employer Traffic Safety award winners. Fifteen employers were recognized by the National Safety Council for their commitment to road safety in three categories: Exemplary Chalk Mountain Services Indeca Crude Xpress Pioneer Natural Resources
