August 2007

In the Driver's Seat: DriveCam Newsletter

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This month, the editors of "In The Driver's Seat" caught up with Kim Folsom and spoke with her about her role at DriveCam. Look for Kim at OSP Expo Aug. 28-30, 2007, at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, Calif. Del Lisk, vice president of safety services at DriveCam, also will be in attendance, presenting "Fleet Safety: Improving Workforce Driver Behavior."

In This Issue

DriveCam is committed to reducing risky driving behaviors and promoting safety among fleets. If you would like to repurpose any or part of this newsletter in your organization's own newsletter or internal communications collateral, please contact us at news@drivecam.com.

It Won't Happen to Me: How Overconfidence Kills

By Bruce Moeller
President and CEO, DriveCam Inc.

United States Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters recently announced a nationwide drop in the number of road deaths. The decline, the largest in 15 years, has resulted in the lowest highway fatality rate on record of 1.42 deaths per hundred million vehicle miles traveled. Full Story »

An Editor's Q&A with Kim Folsom, general manager for utilities, telecommunications and services at DriveCam Inc.

This month, the editors of "In The Driver's Seat" caught up with Kim Folsom and spoke with her about her role at DriveCam. Look for Kim at OSP Expo Aug. 28-30, 2007, at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, Calif. Del Lisk, vice president of safety services at DriveCam, also will be in attendance, presenting "Fleet Safety: Improving Workforce Driver Behavior." Full Story »

Did You Know...

  • 2007 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is August 26 - September 1.
  • Trucks drove 2,962,513 highway miles in 2004. (source: U.S. Dept. of Transportation)
  • The average manufactured product in the United States involves five movements by truck before it reaches the final consumer. (source: Suburban Truck Driver Training School Web site)
  • Elvis Presley was a truck driver before embarking on his career as the King of Rock and Roll. (source: monster.com)

Full Story »

DriveCam Inc. Vice President of Safety Services Presents at FedFleet 2007

Del Lisk, vice president of safety services at DriveCam Inc., presented a workshop, titled "Improving Driver Performance," at FedFleet 2007 on July, 26, 2007, in Orlando, Fla. FedFleet is an annual training opportunity focused on topics related to the management and operation of the entire federal motor vehicle fleet of nearly 600,000 vehicles. Full Story »

DriveCam at Industry Events

Look for DriveCam at the following industry events:

The Great American Trucking Show (GATS)
August 23-25, 2007
Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, Texas

Outside Plant Solutions (OSP) Expo 2007
August 28-30, 2007
Booth #911
San Jose McEnery Convention Center, San Jose, Calif.
Del Lisk, vice president of safety services, DriveCam Inc., will host a seminar titled "Fleet Safety: Improving Workforce Driver Behavior."
August 29, 2007 at1:30-2:10 p.m. and 2:15-2:55 p.m.
August 30, 2007 at10:15-10:55 a.m.

EMS Expo
October 11-12, 2007
Booth #962
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla.
Del Lisk, vice president of safety services, DriveCam Inc., will present "Analyzing Driving Behavior."
October 11, 2007 at 4:30 p.m.

TLPA
October 9-12, 2007
Booth #216
Hyatt Regency and the Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colo.

American Trucking Associations Management Conference
October 20-23, 2007
Booth #1504
Orlando, Fla.

17th World Captive Forum
November 5-7, 2007
Booth #3
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, Arizona

DriveCam Academy

Please join us at the September DriveCam Academy:

Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Holiday Inn Select
Dallas, Texas
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The DriveCam Academy is a one-day course that provides advanced training on preventing collisions and reducing risk through the use of the DriveCam solution. Del Lisk, vice president of safety services at DriveCam Inc. and renowned driving safety expert, will provide essential techniques to help attendees leverage the DriveCam Driver Risk Management solution in their environment.

The course includes:

  • Analyzing DriveCam video clips
  • Determining accident preventability
  • Counseling and coaching drivers
  • Effective driver training strategies
  • And much more

Enrollment is limited, so register early. The fee for attendance is $275 per individual, with a 10 percent discount for three or more attendees. For questions about the Academy, please call our DriveCam corporate office at (866) 419-5861 or e-mail academy@drivecam.com.

To register for the event:

Please download and fax this completed form to: DriveCam Academy Registration at (858) 430-4001.

You will receive a confirmation upon receipt of your paid registration.

DriveCam in the News

Chicago Sun-Times
The DriveCam solution was featured as a new safety recording device in a story about CTA's plans to increase passenger safety. The story states how DriveCam can reduce accident claims by identifying drivers who need retraining.

Chicago Tribune
The DriveCam solution was featured as a risk mitigation tool in a story about Chicago Transit Authority's 300 bus pilot program. The story discusses how the DriveCam solution can improve safe driving practices for bus drivers and increase the safety of CTA passengers.

Fire Chief
Fire Chief included a story on DriveCam's education and coaching programs and its ability to help ambulance drivers regulate safe stopping distances.

"TODAY" NBC (National)
One of America's most watched programs, The "Today" show, featured DriveCam and American Family Insurance's Teen Safe Driver ProgramSM.

Minneapolis Star Tribune
Minneapolis Star Tribune highlighted safe teen driving and how DriveCam and American Family Insurance's Teen Safe Driver ProgramSM can improve driving behavior through individualized coaching.