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Vanpooling: Safer, Greener, Cheaper
May 24th, 2011 0 CommentsVPSI, Inc.’s very own Steve Pederson is quoted at length in this very informative article from Safety.blr.com that cites vanpooling as the safest, cheapest and greenest way to commute to work.
Keep up the good work, Steve!
Vanpool Safety and the new vRide Initiative
April 29th, 2011 0 Comments
By Andy Bawden
VPSI’s Loss Prevention and Safety Manager
Hal Genter, VPSI’s Project Manger in Atlanta gets his introduction to the Vanpool Safety Meeting, when he takes me to Turner Broadcasting System’s office in downtown Atlanta next Friday.
I have been conducting these meetings for several years throughout the country. In the Atlanta area, over the years, I have held meetings at TBS and other great places such as Georgia Power, Emory University, Atlanta VA Medical Center and Fort McPherson.
The TBS vanpool drivers are an enthusiastic group and always make me feel welcome and at home at their facility. The meeting next Friday (May 6th) will start at 10:00 AM and will be followed by the second vRide presentation with TBS and the first with the drivers, where Hal will answer the question – “What the heck is vRide?”
This will be a super 2-for-1 day for the vanpool drivers. Both Hal and I are looking forward to seeing everyone there.
This Urgent Tire Safety Message is being sent from VPSI to the drivers of our 15 passenger vans
January 31st, 2011 0 CommentsThis message is applicable to all van sizes.
To avoid crashes that are caused by poorly inflated or worn tires, please take the following precautions:
• Adjust the tire pressure on all tires to the manufacturer’s recommendations found on the van’s driver side door jamb.
• Recommended tire pressures may be different, especially in large vans, and must be properly adjusted after a tire rotation.
• In colder weather tires can lose pressure more rapidly so check the tires with a tire gauge more frequently – once a week is good.
• It is preferable to check the tire pressure when the tires are cold – not right after driving.
• Check the tires for wear and uneven wear. If wear is found – have the tires inspected at a VPSI participating national account tire store.
And always wear a seat belt in all seating positions at all times!
Click on the image below to download the Tire Pressure – Tire Wear PDF brochure provided by Bridgestone/Firestone:
Visit www.SaferCar.gov for more information on van safety. This website is hosted by the US Department of Transportation. Phone questions, comments or concerns to VPSI at 1-800-VAN-RIDE (826-7433).
Buckle Up This Holiday Season
November 18th, 2010 0 Comments
Since travel will be up next week with the Thanksgiving holiday, we wanted to take the time to remind you to buckle up. Read More
Citizen Complaints
September 1st, 2010 0 Comments
VPSI Local Offices, the VPSI Call Center and the VPSI Home Office sometimes receive calls from other drivers (citizens) or, on a rare occasion, even one of the vanpool passengers. These callers may be reporting a vehicle operating in a manner that is not indicative of the safe and defensive manner the vast majority of all vanpool drivers practice on a daily basis.
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