The National Private Truck Council (NPTC)and J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. recently presented a fleet driver management Webinar drawing a record 367 registrants

, making it one of the most successful training events ever conducted by either organization. Initially planned for a single session, the Webinar was expanded to three to accommodate the unprecedented interest.
Gary Petty, NPTC President and CEO, moderated the Webinar; other presenters included Ed Emerick, transportation consultant at Keller, and guest speaker Kevin Connors, CTP Sr. Director, Safety, at ConAgra Foods.
During the free, one-hour Webinar, titled Mitigating Fleet Driver Risk; Seven Common Mistakes to Avoid in Driver Hiring and Management, presenters provided critical fleet management information to help motor-carrier professionals understand how technology and changing regulations can impact their driver management responsibilities and,
In addition, the Webinar included a discussion of the importance of a standardized process for hiring drivers and managing driver requirements; ways to limit exposure to risk and liability; and how to avoid the most common mistakes related to hiring and managing drivers.
For those unable to participate, a recording of the webcast is available at www.jjkeller.com/nptc5.