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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.

by Staff
August 26, 2008
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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.

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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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