Author: Amanda McKee
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the TCA’s (Truckload Carriers Association) 40th Annual Safety & Security Division Meeting in St. Louis, MO.
The event brings truckload safety professionals together to discuss problems, share ideas and seek solutions to make our businesses better and our roads safer.
During the conference, I had the opportunity to hear several great presenters including Drivers, Trainers, Safety Professionals and Industry Attorneys.
In addition to the educational sessions, I was able to meet with several vendors and learn about the latest products and services for our industry.
I was able to take away several ideas on how to continue to develop our safety program.
I met with a technology company that offers a service that identifies where our greatest risks are and assists with developing training plans to prevent accidents. There are so many aspects of safety, and being able to identify the highest risks allows us to focus our time in those areas.
One Trainer shared his experiences training Drivers on the new safety features that many trucks are equipped with today. This provided insight on how we can better prepare Marvin Keller Drivers for their experience in a new truck. During his presentation, the Trainer stressed how important it is to understand how the safety systems work and to strive to stay one step ahead of them so the technology doesn’t have to be used. He did admit that learning the new features took some time to get used to, however, he stated it has made him a safer driver.
I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to connect with so many people who have been in the industry for years and are so passionate about safety. There are many great trucking companies committed to the safety and security of everyone on the roadway.