NPTC Announces 2nd Annual National Safety Conference

Alexandria, VA – The National Private Truck Council (NPTC) has scheduled its second annual National Safety Conference for September 16 – 17, 2004 at the Hyatt Hotel at Dulles International Airport just outside of Washington, D.C.

“Private fleets have worked hard to earn a reputation for unsurpassed safety excellence,” said Gary Petty, President and CEO of NPTC. “Programs such as the National Safety Conference, in which leaders from throughout the industry share their insights and perspectives, are one of the reasons why.”

This highly acclaimed conference features a unique format of presentations, discussions with key government representatives, expert panels and problem solving workshops – all of which will provide attendees with insights into implementing strategic safety programs.

The program, which also features a tabletop exhibit and numerous networking opportunities, will focus on the following topics:

Applying proven management techniques to safety and security

Benchmarking safety programs against NPTC's On-Line Best Practices Program

Developing a strategic safety communication plan

Regulatory updates

Technology reviews that will deliver both safety and productivity results

Implementing effective safety incentives

For more information about the National Safety Conference, visit NPTC's website at www.nptc.org, or call Bob Inderbitzen, CTP at (203) 267-4607. Information about the tabletop exhibit can be obtained by calling Patti Burke at 703-683-1300, ext. 212.

About NPTC
NPTC is the only national trade association exclusively representing the interests of corporate and business truck fleet managers. Through NPTC, both fleet and allied members come together to share information that enables them to meet the demands of changing business, safety and regulatory issues as well as competitive challenges. NPTC and its members are working together to shape the future of the private fleet industry.

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