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The Logistics Matters podcast: Chris Hayes of Travelers on risks of distracted driving | Season 5 Episode 19

Cell phones, radios, road hazards – there are many things that could take a driver’s attention from the road at just the wrong moment. Our guest shares the latest research from Travelers on the problems of distracted driving, how it can affect commercial and transportation fleets, and what can be done to limit distractions. Plus: New tariffs on Chinese imports; cows fuel fleets.

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By DC Velocity StaffMay 17, 2024
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About this week's guest
Chris Hayes

Chris Hayes is assistant vice president of transportation and workers compensation risk control for Travelers. In this role, he oversees risk assessments for workplace safety and auto exposures, development of risk management services for customers, and training of Travelers’ transportation, industrial hygiene, post-injury management, and human-factors teams.




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