AFLA Conference Archives-How to Save a Life

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The video transcript showcases a presentation by Mike Pitcher, a leader in the commercial fleet industry, addressing the critical issue of distracted driving. Pitcher outlines the efforts undertaken by AFLA members to craft a relevant agenda for fleet professionals and introduces his own background and expertise. He emphasizes the dangers of cell phone use while driving and shares humorous yet poignant anecdotes to highlight this growing issue. Pitcher urges attendees to reconsider their cell phone usage in vehicles, challenging them to observe driving behavior without using their phones for a week, and illustrating the widespread nature of distracted driving through stats and stories.<br /><br />He describes LeasePlan USA's policy of banning cell phone use in company vehicles as a step to enhance safety, reflecting on its cultural fit. Additionally, he discusses the rising legal implications, referencing large legal settlements in distracted driving cases. Ultimately, Pitcher calls for leadership in addressing this epidemic, stressing responsibility and influence in promoting safer driving practices. He implores fleet professionals to initiate conversations within their organizations about creating cell phone policies to potentially save lives.

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Mike Pitcher, President & CEO of LeasePlan USA
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Location Las Vegas, NV

Year 2014

Keywords

distracted driving

Mike Pitcher

fleet industry

cell phone use

LeasePlan USA

safety policy

legal implications

leadership

Las Vegas, NV

2014