The National Safety Council (NSC) recognized Landstar Transportation Logistics, Inc. for “Remarkable Results” in the organization’s awards for Excellence in Driver Safety Training for “leading in their field in building safer drivers.” The Remarkable Results award, under the Professional Truck Driver – Online category, means between 5,000-9,999 commercial motor vehicle drivers completed the NSC’s Defensive Driving Course online in 2023.

Independent owner-operators leased to Landstar complete the NSC’s online Defensive Driving Course as part of Landstar’s orientation and qualification process. The NSC’s 2024 award was mentioned on Landstar’s Safety Thursday Conference Call in September by guest speaker Ryan Pietzsch, NSC driver safety program technical consultant. “I want to thank you all for all you do to support NSC,” said Pietzsch. “And to congratulate Landstar, all of you, for your outstanding safety records and activities.” 

Just days before, Landstar Vice President of Safety and Compliance Shelly Seaton accepted the award in Orlando, Florida, while attending the Defensive Driving Courses International Advisory Committee annual meeting during the NSC’s 2024 Safety Congress & Expo. The Expo event also marked the 60th anniversary of the National Safety Council’s first defensive driving course.

“While a lot has changed in the 60 years since the NSC launched our first-of-its-kind defensive driving course, the heart of the program remains the same – to save lives on our roads,” said Lorraine Martin, NSC President and CEO in a news release. “Leaders like the 2024 Defensive Driving Course Award recipients set the standard for teaching and exercising safety on the road. Thanks to them we are making our roadways safer for everyone.”

According to the organization, the National Safety Council has been America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate for 110 years.