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Cintas Joins The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety Board of Directors

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VIENNA, Va. – The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) is pleased to announce that Cintas has joined the organization’s Board of Directors.

Cintas provides solutions for workwear and apparel, facilities, first aid & safety, fire protection and beyond and employs more than 46,000 employee-partners serving more than 1 million customers in the U.S. and Canada with more than 11,700 routes distributing products and services.

“NETS welcomes Cintas and its Board Representatives, Matt Presendofer, Safety & Health Manager and Chris Culpepper, Corporate Safety Trainer and Support,” said Susan Hipp, NETS’ Executive Director. 

“Cintas has a long-standing commitment to safety and embodies a spirit of resourcefulness, innovation, and collaboration, making them a valuable and like-minded resource for NETS. NETS’ Board of Directors could not be more pleased and we look forward to collaborating with Matt and Chris on our shared mission of advancing road safety.”

NETS’ Board of Directors members are comprised of public and private sector leaders with a commitment to road safety. They are senior level leaders who promote NETS’ mission and represent businesses and organizations that have created a proactive safety culture by promoting traffic safety policies and awareness activities in their workplaces.

Cintas joins current board members Acertus, Chubb, Consolidated Edison, Hess Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, Lockton, State Farm Insurance, Toyota North America, UPS, and USIC. In addition, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) serve as federal liaisons to the board of directors.

About NETS

NETS, founded in 1991, is a global 501(C)3 public/private partnership dedicated to improving the safety of employees, their families, and members of the communities in which they live and work by preventing traffic crashes that occur both on and off-the-job.

NETS member companies have drivers operating in more than 130 countries representing a collective fleet of nearly half a million vehicles, traveling more than seven billion miles annually. NETS is a member of the United Nations Road Safety Collaboration, which provides guidance to the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030 global initiative. For more information on NETS, visit www.trafficsafety.org

Contact

Susan Hipp, NETS’ Executive Director
nets@trafficsafety.org
+1(703)755-5350

Lockton Joins The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety Board of Directors

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VIENNA, Va. — The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) is pleased to announce that Lockton has joined the organization’s Board of Directors.

Lockton is the world’s largest independently held insurance broker helping clients strengthen their businesses through risk management, insurance, employee benefits consulting and retirement services solutions.

“We look forward to the opportunity this role provides to increase Lockton’s participation in NETS’ impactful leadership of road safety and to the inherent value it will add for our clients’ fleet safety programs.”

“The Board of Directors is thrilled to welcome Lockton Board representative Jay Gnadt, Senior Vice President, to NETS,” said Susan Hipp, NETS Executive Director. “Lockton’s unique insights and expertise as a global insurance leader will complement the existing Board member make-up of insurance companies and other sector leaders in oil & gas, utility, pharmaceutical, fleet management and OEM. Lockton promotes a strong road safety culture with its clients and will help to shape NETS’ mission of advancing road safety for all drivers.”

Jenn Guerrini, Vice President, Executive Auto Specialist, Risk Engineering Services, Chubb, and NETS Board Chairperson, states, “Lockton has been an active member of NETS with a shared commitment to encouraging employers to see road safety as more than an internal corporate goal and to embrace it as a hallmark of their corporate social responsibility initiatives. Collectively, the NETS Board of Directors could not be more pleased, and we look forward to collaborating with Lockton as we work to reduce risk and save lives.”

Jay, who joined Lockton in 2008, leads Lockton’s Transportation Center of Expertise and has advised many organizations on road safety initiatives and other risk improvement projects. “Lockton has benefitted significantly from NETS resources and sharing knowledge with fellow NETS members,” Jay stated. “We look forward to the opportunity this role provides to increase Lockton’s participation in NETS’ impactful leadership of road safety and to the inherent value it will add for our clients’ fleet safety programs.”

NETS’ Board of Directors members are comprised of public and private sector leaders with a commitment to road safety. They are senior level leaders who promote NETS’ mission and represent businesses and organizations that have created a proactive safety culture by promoting traffic safety policies and awareness activities in their workplaces.

About NETS

NETS is a 501(c)(3) employer-led organization public/private partnership. NETS’ mission is to reduce road-related collisions, injuries, deaths and costs. Established in 1989, NETS’ programs and services are dedicated to improving the safety of employees, their families, and members of the communities where they live and work by preventing traffic crashes that occur on and off the job. NETS is committed to outreach—providing road safety materials electronically and free of charge. Board member companies include Acertus, Chubb NA, Consolidated Edison, Hess Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, State Farm, Toyota NA, UPS, and USIC. In addition, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) serve as federal liaisons to the board of directors. More information on NETS membership and fleet safety resources can be found at www.trafficsafety.org.

Contacts

Susan Hipp, NETS’ Executive Director
nets@trafficsafety.org
+1(703)755-5350

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Chubb’s Jenn Guerrini Installed as NETS Board Chairperson for 2024 and 2025

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VIENNA, Va. — The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) is pleased to announce the installation of Jenn Guerrini, Vice President, Executive Auto Specialist, Risk Engineering Services, Chubb, as NETS Board Chairperson for 2024 and 2025 following a successful one-year elected term as Board Vice Chairperson. Chubb has been a NETS Board Member since 1998. Guerrini succeeds Gabriel Kardos, Global Director, Office and Road Safety, Johnson & Johnson, who served two years as NETS Chairman of the Board, and who was instrumental in furthering NETS’ global reach through private sector organizations to address international road safety issues and challenges.

“Chubb has a long history with the NETS organization, and I’m deeply honored and thrilled to take on the role of the next Board Chairperson.”

With over 29 years of experience in the insurance industry, including 25 years at Chubb, Guerrini leads Risk Engineering Services activities in North America and global initiatives in support of Chubb Commercial auto underwriting strategies. Guerrini is accountable for the quality of RES Commercial Auto evaluations including the development of standards that are used to assess exposures and controls.

“Jenn Guerrini has shown exemplary leadership during the past year as NETS Vice Chair and will continue to lead NETS’ initiatives and programs as Board Chairperson through Chubb’s on-going support of NETS and our road safety mission,” said Susan Hipp, Executive Director of NETS. “Jenn brings innovative ideas and a wealth of experience to NETS and understands the impact NETS and our private sector members can have on advancing global road safety efforts. I know she will lead NETS efforts in the next couple of years to make road safety an employer priority—one that focuses on all employees, their families and the communities where the employees live and work.”

“Chubb has a long history with the NETS organization, and I’m deeply honored and thrilled to take on the role of the next Board Chairperson,” said Guerrini. “It is the highlight of my career to lead NETS alongside Susan. My commitment lies in leveraging my experience to elevate road safety globally, ensuring fleets operate with the highest levels of safety.”

About NETS

NETS is a 501(c)(3) employer-led organization public/private partnership. NETS’ mission is to reduce road-related collisions, injuries, deaths and costs. Established in 1989, NETS’ programs and services are dedicated to improving the safety of employees, their families, and members of the communities where they live and work by preventing traffic crashes that occur on and off the job. NETS is committed to outreach—providing road safety materials electronically and free of charge. Board member companies include Acertus, Chubb NA, Consolidated Edison, Hess Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, Lockton, State Farm, Toyota NA, UPS, and USIC. In addition, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) serve as federal liaisons to the board of directors. More information on NETS membership and fleet safety resources can be found at www.trafficsafety.org.

Contacts

Susan Hipp, NETS’ Executive Director
nets@trafficsafety.org
+1(703)755-5350

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Chubb’s Jenn Guerrini Named NETS Board Vice Chairperson for 2023 and Board Chairperson for 2024

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VIENNA, Va.– The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) is pleased to announce the election of Jenn Guerrini, Vice President, Executive Auto Specialist, Risk Engineering Services, Chubb, as NETS Board Vice Chairperson for 2023. Following the Vice Chair position, Guerrini will then assume the role of NETS Board Chairperson starting in 2024 for a two-year term. Chubb has been a longstanding NETS Board Member since 1998.

“I look forward to continuing to work with NETS and its partners to consistently bring to employers high-value resources to improve their company’s road safety performance.”

With over 28 years of experience in the insurance industry and over 24 years at Chubb NA, Guerrini leads Risk Engineering Services activities and global initiatives in the support of Chubb Commercial Auto underwriting strategies. In her current role as Executive Commercial Auto Specialist, Guerrini is accountable for the quality of RES Commercial Auto evaluations including the development of standards that are used to assess exposures and controls.

“I am delighted that Jenn Guerrini will continue Chubb’s on-going support of NETS and our road safety mission as she assumes the new Board Vice Chair in 2023 and Chair position in 2024,” said Susan Hipp, Executive Director of NETS. “Jenn brings energy and experience to NETS and understands the important role employers can play in making our roads safer. I know she will lead NETS efforts during the next several years to make road safety an employer priority—one that focuses on all employees, their families and the communities where the employees live and work.”

“Chubb has a long history with the NETS organization, and I’m honored and excited to serve as Board Vice Chair and ultimately Board Chair,” said Guerrini. “I look forward to continuing to work with NETS and its partners to consistently bring to employers high-value resources to improve their company’s road safety performance.”

About NETS

NETS is a 501(c) 3 employer-led organization public/private partnership. NETS’ mission is to reduce road-related collisions, injuries, deaths and costs. Established in 1989, NETS’ programs and services are dedicated to improving the safety of employees, their families, and members of the communities where they live and work by preventing traffic crashes that occur on-and-off the job. NETS is committed to outreach—providing road safety materials electronically and free of charge. Board member companies include Acertus, Chubb NA, Consolidated Edison, Hess Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, State Farm, Toyota NA, USIC, and UPS. In addition, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) serve as federal liaisons to the board of directors.

Contacts

Susan Hipp, NETS’ Executive Director
nets@trafficsafety.org
+1(703)755-5350

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USIC LLC Joins The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety Board of Directors

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VIENNA, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) is pleased to announce that USIC LLC has joined the organization’s Board of Directors.

Performing over 80 million locates annually, USIC is the most trusted name in underground utility damage prevention. USIC also provides a full suite of utility services throughout the United States and in Canada. USIC’s mission is to deliver quality, efficient, safe, and innovative solutions to protect their partners’ infrastructure and critical assets.

“The Board of Directors welcomes USIC Board Representative Tom Karnowski, USIC Vice President of Environment, Health and Safety, to NETS,” said Gabriel Kardos, NETS Chairman of the Board of Directors and Global Director, Office and Road Safety, Johnson & Johnson. “USIC has been an active member of NETS with a shared commitment to advancing road safety among all drivers, employees and their families, and communities where employees live and work. Collectively, the NETS Board of Directors could not be more pleased, and we look forward to collaborating with Tom as we work to reduce risk and save lives.”

Tom, who joined USIC in 2016, has an extensive background in environment, health and safety leadership and is a highly decorated, retired U.S. Navy submarine officer. “USIC has benefited significantly from benchmarking and sharing knowledge with fellow NETS members,” Tom stated. “I look forward to the opportunity this role provides to increase USIC’s participation in NETS’ impactful leadership of traffic safety and to the inherent value it will add for USIC’s safety program.”

NETS’ Board of Directors members are comprised of public and private sector leaders with a commitment to road safety. They are senior level leaders who promote NETS’ mission and represent businesses and organizations that have created a proactive safety culture by promoting traffic safety policies and awareness activities in their workplaces.

Established in 1989, NETS board of director companies are recognized in the U.S. and around the world for advancing road safety. USIC joins current board members Acertus, Chubb, Consolidated Edison, Hess Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, State Farm, Toyota North America, and UPS. In addition, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) serve as federal liaisons to the board of directors.

About NETS

NETS is a 501(c)3 public/private partnership dedicated to improving the safety of employees, their families, and members of the communities in which they live and work by preventing traffic crashes that occur both on and off-the-job.

NETS is a member of the United Nations Road Safety Collaboration, which provides guidance to the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030 global initiative. For more information on NETS, visit www.trafficsafety.org.

Contacts

Susan Gillies, NETS’ Executive Director
nets@trafficsafety.org
+1(703)755-5350

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Susan Gillies, NETS Marketing and Operations Director, Named New Executive Director of NETS

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VIENNA, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Board of Directors of the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS), the public-private partnership dedicated exclusively to reducing traffic crashes both on- and off-the-job, has announced the selection of Susan Gillies, the current Marketing and Operations Director, as its new Executive Director. Gillies will fill the vacancy created by current Executive Director Joseph McKillips who will be retiring from the organization at year end. McKillips has held the role since 2016 after a distinguished 26-year career with Abbott as Global Director of Commercial Environmental Health and Safety. During McKillips tenure as NETS Executive Director, he led a wide range of transformative initiatives with the overall focus aimed at positioning NETS for continued growth to include streamlining back-office operations, continuing NETS/NHTSA project collaboration, and creating momentum for on-going expansion of NETS mission.

McKillips also led a full re-structuring of the NETS membership model, directed the overhaul and enhancement of the NETS Strength IN Numbers® Benchmark process, and was the catalyst for expansion into international markets, spearheading two successful Latin America Regional Road Safety conferences and firmly establishing NETS as a leading resource in the global road safety space.

The selection of Gillies to the position was made after a detailed search of both internal and external candidates. Prior to coming to NETS eight years ago, Gillies held various roles at the Department of Veterans Affairs including Claims Examiner, Program Analyst, Management Analyst and Human Resource Coordinator, and Supervisory Veterans Service Representative. During her time with NETS, Gillies has been the Project Lead on the annual Strength IN Numbers® Benchmark report; participated in multiple international meetings and events including NETS Latin America Road Safety Conferences and United Nations Road Safety Collaboration (UNRSC) meetings; has overseen all marketing and customer service aspects of NETS; and has assisted in providing financial oversight and strategic planning for the organization.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to continue my passion for NETS and our mission of advancing road safety among occupational drivers, their families, and communities in which they live. I look forward to building upon the momentum and growth established by outgoing Executive Director, Joe McKillips, as we strive to prevent traffic crashes by developing programs and services to reach employers across the U.S. and internationally,” said Gillies.

As Executive Director, Gillies will work closely with the NETS Board of Directors to implement the strategic direction of the organization by expanding NETS international scope and adding to NETS’ portfolio of road safety resources. Gillies officially begins her new post on October 1, 2021.

About NETS

NETS is a 501(c)3 public/private partnership organization with a dedicated group of employer road safety professionals whose objective is to advance road safety for employees, their family members and members of the communities where they live and work. Members collaborate to improve road safety and reduce losses through fleet safety benchmarking and sharing proven, best practice approaches. NETS membership includes global traffic safety leaders across private industry and government, whose fleets range from fewer than 100 vehicles to those with more than 50,000.

NETS is a member of the United Nations Road Safety Collaboration, which provides guidance to the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021 – 2030 global initiative. For more information on NETS, visit www.trafficsafety.org.

Contacts

Susan Gillies, NETS Executive Director
NETS@trafficsafety.org
+1(703)755-5350

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State Farm Joins NETS Board of Directors

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Vienna, VA – The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) is pleased to announce State Farm Insurance has joined the organization’s Board of Directors.

State Farm, the largest insurer of cars and homes in the US, has been at the forefront of auto safety efforts for decades. The company employs 57,500 employees and 19,200 independent contractor agents who service 85 million policies and accounts throughout the U.S.

“The Board of Directors welcomes State Farm Board representatives Scott Winn, Small Business Insurance Loss Control Administrator, and Liz Pulver, Transportation Safety Research Senior Program Manager, to NETS,” said Terry Thomas, NETS Board Chair and Global Director of Health & Safety Technology Solutions, UPS. “State Farm is a well-recognized brand that has a long history as a safety pioneer since being founded in 1922 through their efforts to protect customers and communities from the risks of everyday life at home and on the road. Collectively, the NETS Board of Directors could not be more pleased, and we look forward to collaborating with Scott and Liz as we work to reduce risk and save lives.”

“State Farm is excited to join NETS’ Board of Directors and looks forward to partnering with other respected companies to improve road safety for employees and motorists,” Scott Winn said. “Our commitment to the safety of all road users drives State Farm leadership participation in organizations like NETS,” Liz Pulver added.

NETS’ Board of Directors members are comprised of public and private sector leaders with a commitment to road safety. They are senior level leaders who promote NETS’ mission and represent businesses and organizations that have created a proactive safety culture by promoting traffic safety policies and awareness activities in their workplaces.

Established in 1989, NETS board of director companies are recognized in the U.S. and around the world for advancing road safety. State Farm joins current board members Acertus, Chubb, Consolidated Edison, Hess Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, Toyota North America, and UPS. In addition, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) serve as federal liaisons to the board of directors.

About NETS

NETS is a 501(c)3 public/private partnership dedicated to improving the safety of employees, their families, and members of the communities in which they live and work by preventing traffic crashes that occur both on and off-the-job.

NETS is a member of the United Nations Road Safety Collaboration, which provides guidance to the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030 global initiative. For more information on NETS, visit www.trafficsafety.org

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NETS Upcoming DSWW Wellness Campaign Featured

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NETS upcoming Drive Safely Work Week® campaign focused on wellness was featured recently in Fleet Management Weekly. The full article may be found here: https://www.fleetmanagementweekly.com/link-between-driver-wellness-and-safety-is-the-focus-of-nets-drive-safely-work-week/

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Speakers and Agenda Announced for NETS Annual Conference

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August 22, 2019

VIENNA, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) is pleased to announce the full agenda and lineup of speakers for its upcoming annual conference. The conference will take place October 9th and 10th at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Arlington, Virginia.

NETS annual conference is an opportunity to share road safety case studies, new research, and emerging issues with employer road safety peers. Conference participants include companies from diverse industries, representing a collective global fleet of more than half-a-million vehicles that travel nearly 11 billion miles annually.

This year’s conference agenda and topic selection is shaping up to be one of NETS most comprehensive on record. NEW this year will be an exclusive learning “track” for individuals who carry responsibilities for heavy good vehicles (HGV) as part of their organization’s supply chain. Also planned is a unique panel of speakers representing some of the world’s foremost automotive OEMS who will be addressing vehicle design and technology advancements which is sure to resonate with employer safety and fleet management professionals alike.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage directly with NETS sponsors who will be on-site for the duration of the event.

Keynote presenters include:

  • Honorable Bruce Landsberg, Vice Chairman, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB): NTSB’s “Most Wanted List” — Road Safety Challenges and Future Solutions
  • Sergio Rojas, Holistic Health Coach, Functional Movement Specialist and Certified Nutrition Specialist: Integrating Wellness Initiatives into Your Employee Road Safety Program, Including Real World Cost Implications
  • David L. Harkey, President Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Highway Loss Data Institute: Vehicle Technology in an Ever-changing Fleet World, Including the Latest OEM Technology Advances
  • Faye Caldwell, Attorney at Law, Caldwell Everson PLLC: Employer Cannabis Legalization and Policy Development: A Best Practice Employer Road Map

To review the agenda and full speaker lineup, visit https://trafficsafety.org/conference-2/nets-annual-strength-in-numbers-fleet-safety-benchmark-conference/

To find out more about the conference and to register, visit https://trafficsafety.org/conference-2/

About NETS

NETS is a 501(c)3 public/private partnership organization with a dedicated group of employer road safety professionals whose objective is to advance road safety for employees, their family members and members of the communities where they live and work. Members collaborate to improve road safety and reduce losses through fleet safety benchmarking and sharing proven, best practice approaches. NETS membership includes global traffic safety leaders across private industry and government, whose fleets range from fewer than 100 vehicles to those with more than 50,000.

NETS is a member of the United Nations Road Safety Collaboration, which provides guidance to the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011 – 2020 global initiative. For more information on NETS, visit www.trafficsafety.org.

Contacts

Joseph McKillips, NETS Executive Director 
NETS@trafficsafety.org 
+1(703)755-5350

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NETS Announces First Ever Regional Satellite Conference

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Did You Know?

Latin America Traffic Safety Statistics

  • Over 150,000 fatalities occur in the Region of the Americas each year representing 12% of the road traffic deaths worldwide.1 
  • In Costa Rica, over 70% of all traffic related deaths in 2017 involved pedestrians, cyclists, or motorcycle drivers.2 
  • In Brasil, there are 433,000 collisions per year and 5.1 deaths per hour.3
  • In Mexico, the cost of traffic crashes represents 1.7% of the country’s GDP.4  

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NETS is holding its first ever Regional Satellite Conference in Latin America April 2-3, 2019 in San Jose, Costa Rica at the Intercontinental Hotel. Conference registration and hotel information, as well as preliminary agenda, coming soon!

Whether you are responsible for leading an international road safety program or managing a fleet of vehicles, you know that spreading safe driving messages to drivers in Latin America represents unique challenges.
 
What if you had an opportunity to learn and share best practices and solutions across industries with other fleet safety managers who face similar challenges?  
 
Conference speakers will include:
 
  • NETS member organizations who operate in the region
  • Local road safety advocates
  • Government officials (invited)
  • Latin America NCAP (invited)
This inaugural event represents a valuable opportunity to learn about the variety of road safety initiatives and challenges specific to the region, and to share your own experiences.
 
NETS Sponsors will also have an opportunity to contribute with presentations of innovative approaches and technologies as well as exhibit space to highlight new technologies. 
 
The best solutions are the ones that come from open collaboration with your fellow road safety professionals through our shared experiences. 
 
Additional information is forthcoming. Mark your calendar now to join us!
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Toyota Joins NETS Board of Directors

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VIENNA, VA  –The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) is pleased to announce Toyota Motor North America has joined the organization’s Board of Directors.

Toyota’s continuous improvement philosophy drives its investment of $1.0M per hour on research and development for advancements in all areas of engineering and safety. Toyota and its subsidiaries globally produce more than 10 million vehicles per year. In North America alone, Toyota annually produces nearly 2 million vehicles and continues to be an industry leader in its commitment to building safe vehicles.

“With 10 manufacturing facilities, over 1200 dealerships and 137,000 Toyota and dealership personnel working across the U.S., Toyota looks forward to collaborating with NETS to help further that commitment to safety for its customers and society as a whole,” said Dave Depew, General Manager of Fleet Sales at Toyota Motor North America.

“The Board of Directors welcomes Toyota, in particular their Board representatives Tom DeLuise and Dave Depew, to NETS,” said Brian Sambirsky, NETS Board Chair and GM Land Logistics Safety, Shell. “Toyota is a global brand that is passionate about improving road safety for drivers and other road users. Collectively, the NETS Board of Directors could not be more pleased, and we look forward to collaborating with Tom and Dave as we work to reduce risk and save lives.”

NETS’ Board of Directors members are comprised of public and private sector leaders with a commitment to road safety. They are senior level leaders who promote NETS’ mission and represent businesses and organizations that have created a proactive safety culture by promoting traffic safety policies and awareness activities in their workplaces.

Established in 1989, NETS board of director companies are recognized in the U.S. and around the world for advancing road safety. Toyota joins current board members Abbott, AmeriFleet Transportation, The Coca-Cola Company, Chubb, Consolidated Edison, Hess Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, Monsanto Company, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Group, Shell International Petroleum Company and UPS. In addition, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) serve as federal liaisons to the board of directors.

About NETS

NETS is a 501(c)3 public/private partnership dedicated to improving the safety of employees, their families, and members of the communities in which they live and work by preventing traffic crashes that occur both on and off-the-job.

NETS is a member of the United Nations Road Safety Collaboration, which provides guidance to the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020 global initiative. For more information on NETS, visit www.trafficsafety.org.

Brian Sambirsky Named New NETS Chairperson

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VIENNA, VA  –The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) is pleased to announce the election of Brian Sambirsky, General Manager, Downstream Road Safety for Shell, as NETS Board Chairperson for 2018 and 2019. Sambirsky replaces Dane Bremer Director, Corporate Safety & Global Business Continuity for Liberty Mutual, following a successful two-year term. Shell has been a NETS board member company since 2012, with Sambirsky serving as their representative since 2015.

In his 23-year career, Sambirsky has held roles in Projects, Operations and HSSE. In his current role with Shell, he is accountable for supporting all Downstream Class of Business road safety needs. “Shell is very aligned with the NETS mission to advance road safety for employees, their family members and the communities where they live and work. I am honored to serve as the NETS Chair, and I look forward to working with the Executive Director and Board of Directors in the journey to zero road fatalities,” said Sambirsky.

“The leadership, support and overall commitment to Road Safety displayed by Shell is known to many, and Brian will be a tremendous asset to our organization in his role as the NETS Chairperson for the next two years. Brian’s insights into the Shell business combined with his deep understanding and passion for road safety initiatives – both within the U.S. as well as globally will be instrumental in helping shape the future of our organization,” said Joe McKillips, Executive Director of NETS.

About NETS

NETS is a 501(c)3 public/private partnership dedicated to improving the safety of employees, their families, and members of the communities in which they live and work by preventing traffic crashes that occur both on and off-the-job.

NETS is a member of the United Nations Road Safety Collaboration, which provides guidance to the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020 global initiative. For more information on NETS, visit www.trafficsafety.org.

Con Edison Joins The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety Board of Directors

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May 23, 2017

Vienna, VA – The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) is pleased to announce Consolidated Edison of New York (Con Edison) has joined the organization’s Board of Directors.

Con Edison’s fleet encompasses diverse functions, in diverse vehicles, in both urban and rural New York environments. The company serves more than 3 million customers in an extremely populous 660 square miles making up the city of New York.  It also serves more than 300,000 additional customers spread out over 1,350 square miles in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Con Edison’s road safety program focuses on measuring performance and improving safety through a combination of policies, expectations, rewards and interventions, communication and awareness, and oversight and measurement. A core component of the program is the focus on outcome-based metrics, with the assumption that all vehicle crashes are preventable. 

“Safety and operational excellence are at the core of everything we do to meet our customers’ energy needs, and roadway safety is no exception,” said Gregg Slintak, Con Edison’s Director of Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Fire Prevention. “Our dense urban driving environment demands unwavering focus, as well as strong commitment to the pursuit of continuous improvement. We’re pleased to join NETS Board of Directors and look forward to partnering with others in the broader mission to improve roadway safety for all users.”

“The Board of Directors extends a warm welcome to Con Edison and Gregg Slintak,” said Dane Bremer, NETS Board Chair and Director, Employee Safety & Global Business Continuity, Liberty Mutual. “Always innovating and working to improve road safety for their employees and the public, Con Edison brings additional diversity and Utility sector representation to the board. Collectively, we could not be more pleased and look forward to collaborating as we work to reduce risk and save lives.”

NETS’ Board of Directors members are comprised of public and private sector leaders with a commitment to road safety. They are senior level leaders who promote NETS’ mission and represent businesses and organizations that have created a proactive safety culture by promoting traffic safety policies and awareness activities in their workplaces.

Established in 1989, NETS board of director companies are recognized in the U.S. and around the world for advancing road safety. Consolidated Edison joins current board members Abbott, AmeriFleet Transportation, The Coca-Cola Company, Chubb, Hess Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, Monsanto Company, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Group, Shell International Petroleum Company and UPS. In addition, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) serve as federal liaisons to the board of directors.

About NETS

NETS is a 501(c)3 public/private partnership dedicated to improving the safety of employees, their families, and members of the communities in which they live and work by preventing traffic crashes that occur both on and off-the-job. 

NETS is a member of the United Nations Road Safety Collaboration, which provides guidance to the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020 global initiative. For more information on NETS, visit www.trafficsafety.org

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Contact:

Joseph McKillips, NETS Executive Director
jmckillips@trafficsafety.org
(703)755-5350

Global NCAP Fleet Safety Open Day at Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)

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NETS partners with Global NCAP to host Fleet Safety Open Day at IIHS

November 10, 2016

The 2016 Global New Car Assessment Programme’s (NCAP) Annual Meeting was held October 26 -28 at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) Vehicle Research Center (VRC) near Charlottesville, Virginia.  The Annual Meeting featured a Fleet Safety Open Day (agenda: global-ncap-agenda-demo-map) organized in association with the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS.)

Joe McKillips, NETS Executive Director, moderated an employer panel of fleet safety leaders with drivers operating around the world, who have committed to transitioning to the application of NCAP four and five-star ratings for all of their light duty vehicles.  The panel consisted of representatives from NETS board member companies Shell and Johnson & Johnson, NETS member company DuPont, BHP Billiton and the director of the Eastern Alliance for Safe and Sustainable Transport (EASST.)

“The common theme among panelists was that the foundation for their fleet safety program is a focus on driver behavior combined with management engagement and putting drivers in the safest vehicles available,” said McKillips.  “A key component of this best practice is collaboration between fleet safety and fleet procurement– but we’ve found that all-too-often, those two areas are operating independently.  An important goal of the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020, of which NETS is a partner, is to get all employers, domestic and multi-national, to choose five-star vehicles wherever possible when purchasing for their fleet drivers and never less than four stars.  Getting company safety leaders working together with fleet procurement is critical to this mission.”

In accordance with the event, Global NCAP released the 2016-2017 update to its Fleet Safety Guidelines and Safer Car Purchasing Policy. global-ncap-fleet-safety-guide

Following the panel discussion, the Fleet Safety Open Day included crash-avoidance technology demonstrations, the opportunity for attendees to drive vehicles with the latest safety features and a live car-to-car crash test.  The crash test involved two vehicles from the same manufacturer– one with a Good (or five-star equivalent) rating sold in the U.S. and the other with a 0-star rating, sold in Mexico.

“In the Versa, a modern vehicle sold in the U.S., we have a driver who probably walks away from the crash,” said Adrian Lund, President of the IIHS, in a video following the crash test. “In the Tsuru, we have a driver who is in all likelihood, dead from the crash.”  On the day preceding the crash test, Nissan announced it would stop production of the Tsuru by May 2017.

NETS is grateful to the IIHS for hosting this important event and is proud to partner with Global NCAP in its mission to encourage the manufacture of safer cars across the global automotive market and to position company managers to buy the safest vehicles for fleet drivers worldwide.

Video links in case they don’t open:

https://www.facebook.com/globalncap/videos/1373653689320473/

 

Panel Discussion Presentations can be accessed by NETS members under “Members Only” once you are logged in at this link: Global NCAP Fleet Safety Open Day at IIHS

 

Pictures from Fleet Safety Open Day

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NETS’ 2016 STRENGTH IN NUMBERS® Conference Concludes with Record Attendance

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More than 170 fleet safety professionals came together October 12-13 for the NETS’ STRENGTH in NUMBERS® Benchmark Conference held this year in Orlando, Florida.  The conference convenes each year to review the results of NETS’ annual STRENGTH in NUMBERS® Fleet Safety Benchmark Report, as well as to hear about featured road safety case studies, new research, emerging issues, and projects that are underway.  The group has grown every year since the inaugural conference took place in 2007 with record-setting attendance during this year’s event.  Member companies come from diverse industries including pharmaceutical, oil and gas, food and beverage, insurance, utilities, manufacturing and more and represent a collective global fleet of more than half-a-million vehicles (approximately 80 percent passenger vehicles) that travel nearly 11 billion miles annually.  This year’s conference was also opened to non-member companies with fleet vehicles for the first time.

The 2016 conference agenda included a diverse group of speakers from academia, global private-sector companies, performance management consulting firms, as well as a keynote address from Dr. Bella Dinh-Zarr, Vice-Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board.  Dr. Dinh-Zarr praised NETS on its leadership and boldness in spearheading many safety efforts. “We can’t overstate the influence of employers, not only on your employees, but on the entire community,” she said.

Presentations showcased successes in workplace road safety with several case studies highlighting employers that are using technology solutions ranging from telematics to collision avoidance features to “gamification” to advance the safety of their fleets.  In addition to the diverse agenda designed to stimulate discussion among the attendees, the opportunity to network with other fleet safety professionals has consistently been cited as a valued benefit of conference attendance.

“One of our members said it best—if you have a fleet safety challenge, the answer is in this room,” said Joe McKillips, NETS Executive Director.  “The NETS membership is an incredible network of fleet safety professionals—many of whom are competitors in the marketplace.  But under the NETS umbrella, we’re all working toward the same objective and that is to keep our employees, their family members and members of the communities in which we all operate safe on the roads.”

With the growth of the group, NETS has seen its members in like-industry sectors begin to organize their own meetings in the days leading up to the conference so they can further benchmark and learn from each other.  McKillips adds, “The willingness within this group to allow others in the same or similar business to leverage promising approaches in safety demonstrates what has become a NETS mantra—fleet safety is NOT a competitive advantage.  We’re all in this together.”

Members attending the conference and the membership at large will have access to the conference presentations in the Members Only section of the NETS website.  If you are interested in becoming a NETS member, or would like to receive additional information, please contact Susan Gillies, Marketing and Operations Analysis Manager, at sgillies@trafficsafety.org.

Employers Have Important Role in Reducing Traffic Fatalities and Injuries

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NETS’ Drive Safely Work Week™ 2016 Kicks off Today

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Vienna, Va.— The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) today kicked off its 2016 Drive Safely Work Week™ campaign, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the annual safe-driving initiative targeted to employers.  More than 2500 organizations representing approximately 13 million employees are set to take part in the week that promotes safe-driving education and awareness to all employees—company drivers and commuters alike.  The campaign comes on the heels of the announcement by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that traffic fatalities in 2015 increased 7.2% over the previous year, the greatest percentage increase in 50 years.

Motor vehicle-related incidents remain the leading cause of workplace fatalities in the United States and are responsible for 1.6 million lost work days per year, with 90% attributed to traffic crashes that occur off the job.

“Employers have the opportunity to play an important role in reversing the recent increase in traffic fatalities,” said Joseph McKillips, Executive Director of NETS. “Driving is likely the riskiest thing any employee does on a daily basis. Taking the time to remind all drivers that they are the most important safety feature in their vehicle is good for the health and safety of employees, it’s good business sense and it’s the right thing to do.  The Drive Safely Work Week campaign gives employers off all sizes the opportunity to do just that.”

This year’s campaign is themed “Drowsy, Distracted or Focused—Your Decisions Drive Your Safety.” It calls on drivers to take a hard look at what they do behind the wheel, or before getting behind the wheel, that could be increasing their risk of a crash, starting with the significance of being well-rested.  The issues of drowsy driving, distracted driving, speeding and the importance of wearing a seat belt on every trip are emphasized.  NETS makes available a free toolkit that includes an interactive driver-risk assessment, graphics, social media posts, PowerPoint presentations and more that may be downloaded at: www.trafficsafety.org.  Campaign materials are not dated so organizations can use them at any time throughout the year.

About NETS

NETS is a 501(c) 3 employer-led organization, a partnership between the U.S. federal government and the private sector. NETS’ mission is to reduce road-related collisions, injuries, deaths and costs. Established in 1989, NETS’ programs and services are dedicated to improving the safety of employees, their families, and members of the communities where they live and work by preventing traffic crashes that occur on-and-off the job. Board member companies include Abbott, AmeriFleet Transportation, Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, The Coca-Cola Company, Hess Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, Monsanto Company, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Group, Shell International Petroleum Company B.V. and UPS. In addition, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) serve as federal liaisons to the NETS board of directors.

Joseph L. McKillips, CSP, Named New Executive Director of NETS

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Vienna, Va.—The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS), the public-private partnership dedicated exclusively to reducing traffic crashes both on and off the job, has announced the selection of Joseph McKillips as its new executive director. McKillips will fill the vacancy created by Jack Hanley’s retirement from the role he held since 2008. The selection was made following a nationwide search. McKillips has been a NETS Board of Directors member representing Abbott since 2008 and served as the NETS Board Chair for 2014 and 2015.

“On behalf of the NETS Board of Directors, we are pleased to announce this appointment,” said Dane Bremer, Director of Employee Safety and Global Business Continuity for Liberty Mutual, and NETS Board Chairperson. “Joe’s background and passion for road safety, as well as his long history with NETS as a corporate member, partner and leader make him a great fit for the position of NETS’ Executive Director.”

McKillips comes to NETS with more than 26 years of occupational health and safety experience across Abbott’s manufacturing, R&D and commercial business sectors with emphasis in the areas of process safety, loss prevention and global road safety. He was also a participating member of the ANSI/ASSE Z-15.1 Accredited Standards Committee on Safe Practices for Motor Vehicle Fleet Operations. In addition to successfully leading the organization’s fleet safety programs, Joe led Abbott’s efforts to implement a comprehensive cell phone ban while driving in 2013. He also championed Abbott’s initiative to make road safety a component of its corporate social responsibility program through school-based road safety initiatives across India and helmet safety campaigns for children and families across Vietnam.

“It is a privilege to have the opportunity to lead NETS at this time and I am eager to continue my work with the many talented road safety professionals affiliated with the NETS organization.  I look forward to building upon the foundation established by outgoing Executive Director, Jack Hanley, as we strive to further develop programs and services to reach employers, not only across the U.S. but internationally, as well,” said McKillips.

As Executive Director, McKillips will work closely with the NETS Board of Directors to implement the strategic direction of the organization by growing the benchmark program and adding to NETS’ portfolio of road safety resources.  McKillips will officially begin his new post on September 23, 2016.

About NETS

NETS is a 501(c) 3 employer-led organization, a partnership between the U.S. federal government and the private sector. NETS’ mission is to reduce road-related collisions, injuries, deaths and costs. Established in 1989, NETS’ programs and services are dedicated to improving the safety of employees, their families, and members of the communities where they live and work by preventing traffic crashes that occur on-and-off the job. NETS is committed to outreach—providing road safety materials electronically and free of charge. Board member companies include Abbott, AmeriFleet Transportation, Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, The Coca-Cola Company, Hess Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, Monsanto Company, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Group, Shell International Petroleum Company B.V. and UPS. In addition, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) serve as federal liaisons to the board of directors.

Drive Safely Work Week™ 2016 Toolkit Launched

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NETS Says to Drivers: Your Decisions Drive Your Safety

Vienna, Va.— The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) today launched a free comprehensive online toolkit to help employers plan for Drive Safely Work Week™ (DSWW).  The October workplace campaign seeks to improve the safety of employees, employee family members and their communities.

The campaign theme this year is “Drowsy, Distracted or Focused—Your Decisions Drive Your Safety”. The free toolkit may be downloaded at: trafficsafety.org/dsww/dsww-2016-materials

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, driver behavior contributes to 94% of all traffic crashes. Campaign materials call on drivers—company drivers and commuters—to take a hard look at what they do behind the wheel (or before getting behind the wheel) that could be increasing their risk of a crash, starting with the importance of being well-rested.

A report issued by NETS earlier this year found traffic crashes cost employers more than $47 billion over the course of a year.  The cost was nearly equally split between crashes that occurred on-the-job and those that took place off-the-job.

The 2016 DSWW campaign’s daily areas of emphasis include:

  • The roles quality and quantity of sleep play in daily performance
  • Recognizing the signs and risk factors of drowsy driving
  • Prevalent behind-the-wheel behaviors that contribute to a large percentage of crashes
  • Dialing in on the dangers of mobile device use behind the wheel
  • Making the case for slowing down and buckling up

“The Drive Safely Work Week™ campaign is an opportunity for employers to address road safety with all employees, not just those in driving-focused roles,” said Dane Bremer, Director of Employee Safety & Global Business Continuity, Liberty Mutual and NETS Board Chair.  “Nearly 1.6 million days are lost from work due to traffic crashes and 90% of those are related to off-the-job crashes.  This campaign gives employers a ready-made resource to help keep all of their employees—and their families—safe on the roads.”

The campaign was developed using the expertise of NETS’ member companies, collectively representing a fleet of more than half a million vehicles that travel in excess of 12 billion miles globally each year. Actionable steps are provided to help drivers be at their best behind the wheel.

The free toolkit provides easy-to-use Web-based resources, including facts and tips, downloadable graphics, and activities tailored for each day of the campaign week. Also included are materials geared towards management to encourage the review of workplace processes and safe driving policies and guidelines.

About DSWW

Drive Safely Work Week™ is a corporate social responsibility initiative of NETS and it member companies. NETS draws from member practices used in the oil and gas, pharmaceutical, utilities industries, consumer goods, and others to create materials intended for a diverse audience of public and private organizations of all sizes, targeted not just to business drivers, but all employees.

Held annually since 1996, Drive Safely Work Week™ is observed during the first week of October—this year October 3-7. However, the materials are not dated and may be used anytime throughout the year. The DSWW 2016 toolkit can be downloaded at no cost via the NETS Website at trafficsafety.org/dsww/dsww-2016-materials

Dane Bremer named new chairperson of NETS

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Vienna, Va. – The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) is pleased to announce the election of Dane Bremer, Director – Corporate Safety & Global Business Continuity for Liberty Mutual, as NETS Board Chairperson for 2016 and 2017. Bremer replaces Joe McKillips, Director, Commercial Program Support for Abbott Laboratories, following a successful two-year term. Liberty Mutual has been a NETS board member company since 1996, with Bremer as the representative since 2013.

In his 27 years with Liberty Mutual, Bremer has also held roles in Claims, Managed Care, Information Technology, and Reinsurance.  In his current role, he is responsible for implementing Liberty Mutual’s Safety and Environmental Health strategy company-wide, generating significant reductions in key injury and prevention metrics in recent years.

“Liberty Mutual has a long history with the NETS organization and I’m honored to serve as its chair.   I look forward to continuing to work with NETS and its partners to consistently bring to employers high-value resources to improve their company’s road safety performance,” said Bremer.

“I am grateful for Liberty Mutual’s long-standing support for NETS and its road safety mission and I am delighted that Dane will continue that tradition as NETS chairperson the next two years. Dane brings energy and experience to NETS and understands the important role employers can play in making our roads safer. I know he will lead NETS efforts to make road safety an employer priority—one that focuses on all employees, their families and the communities where the employees live and work,” said Jack Hanley, Executive Director of NETS.

About NETS

NETS is a 501(c) 3 employer-led organization, a partnership between the U.S. federal government and the private sector. NETS’ mission is to reduce road-related collisions, injuries, deaths and costs. Established in 1989, NETS’ programs and services are dedicated to improving the safety of employees, their families, and members of the communities where they live and work by preventing traffic crashes that occur on-and-off the job. NETS is committed to outreach—providing road safety materials electronically and free of charge. Board member companies include Abbott, AmeriFleet Transportation, Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, The Coca-Cola Company, Hess Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, Monsanto Company, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Group, Shell International Petroleum Company B.V. and UPS. In addition, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) serve as federal liaisons to the board of directors.

NETS’ free electronic parent-teen driving guide now accompanied by two short introductory videos

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Vienna, Va.- The Electronic Novice Driver’s Road Map (eNDRM™), developed by the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) in partnership with Liberty Mutual, has assisted thousands of novice drivers in learning to drive. To make the eNDRM easier to use, and with support from the Coca-Cola Company, NETS has created two short videos. The first introduces the eNDRM and the second provides easy-to-follow instructions on its use. Both videos are available on YouTube. It’s suggested both be viewed before using the eNDRM.

eNDRM Instruction Video

eNDRM Instruction Video

eNDRM Introduction Video

eNDRM Introduction Video

The eNDRM is a free download available via the NETS website. It is a curriculum for parents or adult coaches to guide teens in the practice needed to become safe, focused drivers—as well as licensed in nearly all states. The interactive electronic guide is built around a series of eight drives that increase in complexity. Each includes a checklist of practice skills along with a set of detailed instructions and space to add notes. The practice sessions progress from driving in an empty parking lot to driving at night and in inclement weather. A log is included to track practice hours that updates with the time accrued after each entry, a useful tool to assist with graduated driver licensing requirements.

Developed and reviewed by a team of experts and tested by teens and parents, The Novice Driver’s Road Map® includes information on the latest challenges facing young drivers, specifically the dangers of distracted driving. A Coach’s Game Book™ accompanies the eNDRM and provides tips on how to be a good role model, establishing rules and other vital information on the learning-to-drive process.

About NETS

NETS is a 501(c) 3 employer-led organization, a partnership between the U.S. federal government and the private sector. NETS’ mission is to reduce road-related collisions, injuries, deaths and costs. Established in 1989, NETS’ programs and services are dedicated to improving the safety of employees, their families, and members of the communities where they live and work by preventing traffic crashes that occur on-and-off the job. NETS is committed to outreach—providing road safety materials electronically and free of charge. Board member companies include Abbott, AmeriFleet Transportation, Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, The Coca-Cola Company, Hess Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, Monsanto Company, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Group, Shell International Petroleum Company B.V. and UPS. In addition, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) serve as federal liaisons to the board of directors.