News Release: April Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Increases in speeding, cell phone use, and hard braking caused over 43,000 deaths in 2020 — almost 3,000 more deaths than in 20191 — so refocusing company drivers on safety is truly a life-saving endeavor.

Increases in speeding, cell phone use, and hard braking caused over 43,000 deaths in 2020 — almost 3,000 more deaths than in 20191 — so refocusing company drivers on safety is truly a life-saving endeavor. During Distracted Driving Awareness Month this April, Federated Mutual Insurance Company is encouraging clients to “Take Seven Minutes to Save a Life.”

In April, Federated clients will receive complimentary risk management resources designed to help them have a meaningful, seven minute conversation about the dangers of distracted driving with employees at their business. These resources include:

  • A safety meeting guide
  • A link to a list of state laws pertaining to distracted driving prevention

Federated clients who are registered users of mySHIELD® can also access additional risk management materials designed to support their safe driving efforts during Distracted Driving Awareness Month and year round via the mySHIELD client portal. If you’re interested in learning more about how your business can benefit from Federated Insurance resources, contact your local marketing representative.

Learn more about how Federated Insurance can help your company by visiting the Federated Insurance website.

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