To help alleviate some of those concerns, the CVSA is organizing a webinar on Wednesday, May 15, at 12 p.m. Central Daylight Time, aiming to equip drivers for the Safe Driver Week event scheduled for July 7-13.

To participate in the webinar and register, please click here.

This year’s Safe Driver Week will concentrate on tackling reckless, careless, and dangerous driving behaviors.

Throughout Operation Safe Driver Week, law enforcement agencies across Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. will be watching for both commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger vehicle drivers exhibiting unsafe driving habits. These include speeding, distracted driving, tailgating, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and more.

Drivers found engaging in any type of unsafe behavior may be pulled over by law enforcement officers and issued a warning or citation.

“Any person who drives a vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is driving recklessly,” a CVSA news release stated. “Careless/dangerous driving is defined as operating a vehicle without due care and attention or reasonable consideration for other motorists or people on the road.”

As the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has highlighted, effective communication and outreach efforts are critical components of successful transportation safety initiatives.

“However, communications and outreach programs are unlikely to have an effect unless they are tied to vigorous enforcement,” according to the news release. “Operation Safe Driver Week aims to improve the safety of our roadways through proactive driver safety outreach and education and by addressing unsafe driving behaviors through responsive traffic enforcement when drivers are identified engaging in dangerous driving behaviors on our roadways.”

Source: The Trucker

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Titled “Zero-Emission Trucks Today and Tomorrow,” this webinar is part 3 of their series, “Road to Zero,” in which they will be addressing the numerous challenges faced by fleet managers when it comes to decarbonizing trucking.

One area of particular concern for fleet managers is the adoption of battery-electric trucks. They will address the questions and challenges surrounding this topic, helping you navigate the push to decarbonize transportation in a practical and informative way.

Discover the Ins and Outs of Electric Truck Operations in the Real World

In the webinar you’ll hear firsthand from industry leaders who have successfully integrated electric trucks into their fleet operations. Gain valuable insights from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s Run on Less Electric Depot project.

During this informative session, we will explore key questions such as:

• What are the best applications for electric trucks right now?
• How can the challenges of charging be effectively managed?
• What maintenance considerations are involved with electric trucks?
• Are there ways to increase the range of battery electric vehicles?
• What financing options are available for electric truck adoption?
• Is it possible to future-proof your electric vehicle journey?
• What role will hydrogen fuel cells play in the future of electric trucks?

Meet the Panelists

The discussion will be led by HDT editor and associate publisher and will feature a panel of experts including:

• Rick Mihelic, Director Emerging Technologies, North American Council for Freight Efficiency. Learn from Mihelic’s valuable insights on NACFE’s Run on Less Electric – Depot project and their research on zero-emission trucks.
• Brad Bayne, VP of Strategic Initiatives, 4 Gen Logistics. Discover how Bayne and his team are leading the charge to create the first all-zero-emission drayage fleet in North America by 2025.
• Andrew Erin, Vice President, Technology Advancement, PGT Trucking. Find out how PGT Trucking is embracing innovation with their dedicated transportation run using a Class 8 zero-emissions truck.

Click HERE to register for the free webinar now.

Source: Trucking Info

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