New Safety Hub
Every day, Texas employers are making a difference by helping employees drive safer, both on and off the job. Now, connecting with the tools, training and resources needed to support that mission is easier than ever with the launch of the new Our Driving Concern Texas Employer Traffic Safety website at https://tx.ourdrivingconcern.org/
Designed specifically for workplace safety leaders, risk managers, HR professionals and safety advocates, the site serves as a one-stop hub for free traffic safety resources that help you build a stronger culture of safety.
You pick from a wide range of offerings, including training opportunities, toolkits and resources. There also is an opportunity for Texas workplace safety leaders to be recognized through our annual awards program. And you’ll find access to support through the “Contact Us” section.
- Take advantage of the Online Learning Portal, which allows organizations to assign courses, track employee completions and access reporting tools that support workforce safety initiatives.
- Looking for hands-on support? The website makes it easy to request in-person or virtual training tailored to your organization’s needs.
- You can also download free resources from our road safety toolkits and a variety of other materials designed to increase awareness of safety risks, all designed so you can encourage safer driving behaviors throughout your workforce.
Why does it matter? Because education reduces the frequency of incidents and helps you save money and save lives. Providing employees with practical road safety information helps create safer driving environments all across Texas.
- Safety professionals can stay informed by subscribing to our free Texas Employer Traffic safety newsletter. Delivered twice each month, the newsletter is packed with free resources, safety best practices and timely tips to help you identify emerging trends, strengthen safety programs and increase employee engagement.
Join the growing network of Texas employers taking action to make our roads safer and discover the free tools and resources available to support your safety goals: https://tx.ourdrivingconcern.org/
Smarter Coaching
Motor vehicle incidents remain one of the leading causes of workplace injury and death, making driver safety a critical component of any safety program. For organizations with employees behind the wheel, effective coaching isn’t optional – it’s essential.
Join us for a free, 45-minute training designed to help safety leaders, supervisors and fleet managers build a consistent, accountable coaching process that drives real behavior change.
- Wednesday, Aug. 5: Driving Accountability – Strengthening Coaching Impact for Drivers Across Your Organization. Register today.
This practical session will walk you through a clear, repeatable framework to improve driver performance and reduce risk across your organization. You’ll learn how to:
- Conduct structured, effective coaching conversations with confidence
- Document driver interactions to support accountability and compliance
- Communicate expectations clearly and consistently across teams
- Track and measure performance improvements over time
- Strengthen your organization’s safety culture through coaching
Traffic Safety Matters
Employees who drive for work — whether full-time or occasionally – face increased exposure to risks. Without a strong coaching and accountability strategy, organizations may experience:
- Increased crash risk and associated liability
- Higher costs from injuries, down time and vehicle damage
- Inconsistent enforcement of safety policies
- Missed opportunities to improve driver behavior
A proactive approach to driver coaching helps reduce incidents, ensures compliance and demonstrates your commitment to employee wellbeing.
Get Expert Insights
Jorge Leal, director of QHSE for SNF Oil & Gas, will lead this FREE session. He offers real-world insight as a safety leader who understands the challenges of managing driver performance at scale.
Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your driver safety program and equip your team with tools they can use right away.
Ready-to-Use Resources
Safety messages are most effective when they’re consistent, practical and easy to share. The Texas Our Driving Concern Employer Traffic Safety YouTube playlist gives workplace safety leaders a simple, no-cost way to keep driver safety top of mind.
Turnkey Tools
This curated playlist features short videos and recorded webinars focused on the most common – and preventable – driving risks impacting employees on and off the job. Topics include:
- Distracted driving
- Aggressive driving and speeding
- Impaired driving
- Seat belt use
- Real-world strategies to reduce risk behind the wheel
Each video is designed specifically with employers in mind, making it easy to integrate traffic safety into your existing safety program.
How to Use Videos
You don’t need a large budget or complex program to make an impact. These videos are free to access, share and embed, giving you flexibility in how you deliver safety messages. Consider using videos to:
- Kick off or enhance workplace safety meetings
- Support toolbox talks or monthly safety themes
- Share via company intranet or internal communications
- Reinforce key policies and expectations
- Engage employees — and even their families – in safer driving habits
Stronger Safety Culture
Regular exposure to clear, relevant safety messaging influences behavior and strengthens accountability. By incorporating these videos into your communication strategy, you can:
- Keep traffic safety visible year-round
- Improve employee awareness and decision-making
- Support a proactive, prevention-focused culture
Explore the playlist and start using these practical, employer-focused tools to protect everyone on your team every day.
Virtual Telematics Conference
Getting Under the Hood: Accelerating Your Fleet Safety Program with Telematics
If your organization is exploring fleet telematics or already has a system in place, don’t miss this opportunity.
Join the National Safety Council Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 27-28, for a virtual conference designed for safety practitioners, corporate fleet decision-makers and business leaders ready to turn data into a competitive advantage. With just two hours of focused content each day, you can gain valuable insights while still managing your day-to-day priorities. Hear from top technical experts, safety researchers and advanced users to deliver practical, actionable fleet management strategies.
You’ll learn how to:
- Use the latest technology to maximize ROI through telematics data and dashboards, as well as advanced AI features
- Implement driver coaching that improves real-world behavior
- Address key operational challenges with proven approaches to managing driver privacy, working with labor unions and building a durable, high-maturity safety culture
Whether you manage 50 vehicles or 5,000, this event will provide a clear roadmap to a safer, more efficient and data-driven fleet. This event is available at no charge through a grant from Captive Resources International.
Ready to Respond
Make plans to join us Wednesday, Aug. 5, for a free online webinar: Workplace Impairment Training. This interactive, scenario-based learning includes a six-step process for responding to potential impairment in the workplace.
Participants learn how the scope of impairment has changed to include a broad definition of the types of impairment:
- Alcohol and other drugs
- Over-the-counter medications
- Fatigue
- Stress and mental distress
Get answers to your questions:
- What’s the relationship between impairment and workplace safety?
- What factors and situations can cause impairment?
- What are common signs and symptoms of impairment?
- What do I do upon observing impairment in the workplace?
- What are the impacts and costs of employee impairment to a company’s bottom line?
- What resources are available to help me recognize and address impairment in my workplace?
