Partnering for Safer Roads during Distracted Driving Awareness Month

It’s not uncommon to hear your phone chime while you are driving, followed by the temptation to glance away from the road for a quick peek. It only takesone moment, but those precious seconds not spent actively monitoring the road in front of your vehicle could lead to disaster — and serious losses.

Distracted driving continues to lead to unnecessary accidents, claiming the lives of thousands of Americans each year. And when a company driver gets behind the wheel of a vehicle, they have the responsibility to avoid personal distractions in order to make the roads safer for everyone. In turn, businesses may need to consider how best to promote a message of safety for their employees to help prevent losses.

During April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Federated Insurance encourages employers to consider their employees’ driving behaviors and promote a strong safe driving risk management culture at their business. Read more...