NPTC Truck Safety Conference Set for Sept. in Virginia
HERNDON, VA - The National Private Truck Council National Safety Conference is set for Sept. 11-12 in Herndon, Va.
HERNDON, VA - The National Private Truck Council National Safety Conference is set for Sept. 11-12 in Herndon, Va.
The conference theme this year is "Raising the Bar." The event will be held at the Hyatt Dulles Hotel, adjacent to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Topics will include:
Safety, Liability and the Private Fleet
Safety Leadership
Predictive Modeling
Understanding Safety Inspections
The Role of Maintenance
Security Lessons Learned from 9/11
Safety Technology Review
Defensive Driving Refresher Training
Integrating Simulators into the Training Regimen
Driver Wellness Programs.
For more information, visit www.ntpc.org.
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