Award recipients set the gold standard for workplace traffic safety education and innovation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Over the past three years, fewer people have died in crashes on Texas roads, thanks in part to the work of nine employers recognized today by the National Safety Council as safety leaders through the annual Our Driving Concern Texas Employer Traffic Safety Awards program.
All nine have implemented comprehensive road safety policies and procedures. They are committed to educating and training their employees and are dedicated to keeping both their workforce and the communities they serve safe. They’ve set a gold standard for others to follow.
“These organizations aren’t just following best practices, they’re leading the way on the Road to Zero – zero crashes, zero injuries, zero fatalities,” said Mark Chung, executive vice president of safety leadership and advocacy at NSC.
Still, one person was injured in a crash in Texas every two minutes and five seconds in 2024, and one reportable crash occurred every 57 seconds. Clearly, more work needs to be done.
NSC, in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation, has presented the Our Driving Concern Texas Employer Traffic Safety Awards every year since 2014. The following organizations are being recognized this year:
Distinguished Excellence in Traffic Safety
Honors an employer with a comprehensive, best-in-class traffic safety program and measurable success.
● Arlington Independent School District
● Raintree Transport
Excellence in Traffic Safety
Recognizes strong organizational commitment to reducing roadway risks through effective programs.
● City of Mount Belvieu
● City of San Antonio
● SNF Oil & Gas
Innovative Practices in Traffic Safety
Celebrates unique, forward-thinking strategies that enhance driving safety across the organization.
● Beldon Roofing
● Star Shuttle
Workforce Engagement in Traffic Safety
Rewards efforts to actively involve employees in shaping, promoting and sustaining safe driving behavior.
● Port of Corpus Christi
Small Employer Excellence in Traffic Safety
Recognizes strong organizational commitment to reducing roadway risks through effective programs.
● Global Animal Products
Our Driving Concern staff members honored the recipients during the TxDOT Traffic Safety Conference Aug. 20 in Austin. Learn more about each of the recipients, why they were selected, and get ideas to ramp up your workplace traffic safety efforts in this best-practice brochure. For more information on the Our Driving Concern Texas Employer Traffic Safety Program, please visit tx.ourdrivingconcern.org or email [email protected].
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