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TREDS Invites You on a Journey Through the Distraction Zone

Embark on a journey through the Distraction Zone! This 45-minute, self-paced interactive course offers an engaging way to understand the risks and consequences of distracted driving. Through dynamic learning, you will gain valuable insights and practical tips to help keep you and others safe on the road. We are confident you will find it both informative and enjoyable!

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TREDS Releases Online Train-the-Trainer Course for CMV Industry

TREDS is pleased to announce a free course designed for safety professionals! This program will prepare you to deliver the Just Drive: Deliver Drug-Free curriculum, which aims to prevent drug-impaired driving among CDL holders.

 Click here to register for the course and bring the Just Drive: Deliver Drug-Free program to your drivers! 

This program is made possible by funding from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

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TREDS Releases Online Courses for CMV Industry

TREDS is pleased to offer Just Drive: Deliver Distraction-Free courses aimed at preventing distracted driving among CMV drivers.

  1. Online Course for CMV Drivers
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  2. Online Train-the-Trainer for Instructors
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For more information, please view our flyer or visit our web page.

This program is made possible by funding from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

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CVSA

TREDS to Present at CVSA

TREDS is pleased to participate in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Annual Conference and Exhibition.

Date: September 8-12
Location: Big Sky, Montana
Table: 301

TREDS will present our free education and training programs on distracted driving for the CMV industry. Join us at the Program Meeting – Operation Safe Driver on Thursday, September 12, at 8 AM (MT) to learn more.

And be sure to visit our information table with program materials and additional resources.

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Southeast CMV Summit

TREDS to Present at the Southeast Commercial Vehicle Safety Research Summit

UC San Diego's Transportation Research and Education for Driving Safety Center (TREDS) has been invited to present at the Southeast Commercial Vehicle Safety Research Summit hosted by the Alabama Transportation Institute (ATI) and the Center for Advanced Public Safety (CAPS).

Date:  August 28-29, 2024
Location: Bryant Conference Center | Tuscaloosa, Alabama

TREDS will present an overview of free curricula for CMV drivers on distracted and impaired driving and host an information table with program materials.

We hope to see you there!

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UC San Diego’s TREDS “Drive Safer, Drive Longer” recently made the news!

Fox 2 KTVU recently featured the TREDS’ Drive Safer, Drive Longer program in a news story on older driver safety and driving retirement - https://www.ktvu.com/video/1457385

Drive Safer, Drive Longer is a 60-minute course that promotes safe driving among older drivers. To learn more about this program, or to become a trainer, visit our ‘Aging Drivers’ page.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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TREDS to Present at 2024 Industry Day in Cheyenne, Wyoming!

UC San Diego's Transportation Research and Education for Driving Safety Center (TREDS) has been invited to present at the 2024 Industry Day hosted by Wyoming Highway Patrol in partnership with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

Date: Friday, August 9th
Location: Laramie County Community College, Cheyenne, WY

TREDS will showcase our free education and training programs on distracted and impaired driving for the CMV industry and host an information table with program materials.

We hope to see you there!

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Just Drive: Deliver Distraction-Free Webinar

Join us for the Just Drive: Deliver Distraction-Free Webinar on August 8!

UC San Diego's Transportation Research and Education for Driving Safety Center (TREDS), in partnership with the California Trucking Association (CTA), invites you to a free Train-the-Trainer Webinar, Just Drive: Deliver Distraction-Free. This 75-minute session will address the risks and consequences of distracted driving and provide strategies to prevent this behavior, focusing primarily on the use of cell phones and electronic devices.  A Certificate of Completion will be provided. 

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Holly joins TREDS!

TREDS is delighted to announce another new hire—Holly Valentine! Holly joined the team in June as a Research Project Coordinator, bringing expertise in project management, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

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Just Drive: Deliver Drug-Free Webinar

Join us for the Just Drive: Deliver Drug-Free Webinar on July 23!

UC San Diego's Transportation Research and Education for Driving Safety Center (TREDS), in partnership with the California Trucking Association (CTA), invites you to a free Train-the-Trainer Webinar, Just Drive: Deliver Drug-Free. This 75-minute session aims to improve roadway safety by preventing drug-impaired driving among CDL holders. Certificate of Completion provided.

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Karen joins the team!

TREDS is delighted to announce the latest hire—Karen Lenyoun! Karen joined the team in June as a Program Analyst, bringing expertise in training and curriculum development for youth and families on substance misuse prevention and harm reduction models in under-resourced communities.

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UC San Diego TREDS Announces Rebrand

TREDS is excited to announce the Center’s new name: Transportation Research and Education for Driving Safety (TREDS).

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Free Online Course

Free Online Course for Commercial Drivers Launched!

TREDS has launched the online course, “Just Drive: Deliver Distraction-Free,” for commercial motor vehicle drivers.

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Hawkin joins TREDS!

TREDS is delighted to announce the latest hire—Hawkin Chan! Hawkin joined the team in April as a Digital Communications Specialist, bringing extensive marketing and branding expertise to develop content for various platforms to promote TREDS programs and events.

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