September 2026 Newsletter: Strengthening Driver Safety Across Your Organization

September 1, 2026

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Free Training, Safer Drivers

Road safety training is most effective when it becomes part of your organization’s safety culture. That’s why our FREE learning management system is designed not only for individual learners, but also for employers looking to deliver consistent, organization-wide traffic safety education.

Designed for the Workplace

Our mobile-friendly system makes it easy for employees to access training anytime, anywhere. More importantly, its group delivery capabilities help safety leaders integrate traffic safety into regular employee training initiatives.

With the LMS, supervisors and managers can:

  • Assign courses to employees or work groups
  • Monitor completion rates
  • Document participation
  • Access reporting tools
  • Deliver consistent safety messaging across the organization

Whether you’re training a small team or an entire workforce, the system provides a simple, no-cost way to support safer driving habits both on and off the job. Email us to get more information or set up a group delivery account: training.ourdrivingconcern.org

Spotlight Course: Passenger Restraint

One of the featured courses, Our Driving Concern: Passenger Restraint, focuses on the simplest and most effective way vehicle occupants can protect themselves in a crash: wearing a seat belt.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, seat belts reduce the risk of crash fatalities by 45% for front-seat occupants in passenger cars and by 60% in pickup trucks and other light trucks. Yet, in 2024, nearly half of passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes were not wearing seat belts.

Course participants learn to:

  • Buckle up in every seat on every trip
  • Require all passengers to wear seat belts
  • Recognize and overcome common safety misconceptions
  • Understand how seat belts improve crash survivability

Real-World Scenarios

During the course, you’re introduced to Careless Carlos, a manager who is committed to workplace safety but overlooks his own safety behind the wheel. Like many drivers, Carlos believes his pickup truck and years of experience will protect him. As a result, he chooses not to wear a seat belt and fails to comply with a move-over law when passing a roadside incident. You’ll learn what happens next.

Common misconceptions are challenged through relatable scenarios and debunked by evidence-based safety research. Carlos’s story serves as a reminder that safe driving requires more than good intentions. Safe driving requires focus, knowledge and awareness of safety risks. The key: building safe-driving habits.

Explore our learning management system today and discover how free, group-based training can help strengthen your organization’s road safety culture, one course at a time.

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Railroad & Driver Safety

Motor vehicle incidents at railroad crossings can have devastating consequences for employees and employers alike. Join Alan Stouder of Operation Lifesaver Ohio for an informative webinar designed to help employers reduce risk, strengthen driver safety programs and promote safe driving behaviors around railroad crossings.

Tuesday, Sept. 8: Protect Your Workforce – Railroad & Driver Safety for Employers. Register to attend now.

Participants will learn:

  • The leading causes of railroad crossing collisions and how they can be prevented
  • Employer best practices for educating employees who drive for work
  • Railroad crossing laws, warning devices and safe driving procedures
  • Strategies for incorporating railroad safety into your organization’s driver safety and fleet programs
  • How to access FREE resources from Operation Lifesaver Ohio to support workplace safety initiatives

Whether your employees operate commercial vehicles, company cars or personal vehicles for work, this session will offer strategies to help protect your workforce, reduce liability and reinforce a culture of safety.

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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, presented by the National Safety Council in partnership with Captive Resources, is available at no charge.

Register now to attend.