CHARLIE HALFEN BIO

ABOUT ME

Charlie Halfen retired from UPS (United Parcel Service) as Corporate Fleet Safety Manager in 2007 where he was in charge of crash investigation and auto accident prevention worldwide. Now he spends his time devoted to eliminating auto crashes as a consultant to companies and parents. Charlie has brought his wealth of experience to the Hazard Recognition Driving for Teens DVD to help parents teach one of life's most important skills - safe driving. Charlie is keenly aware of the special issues teen drivers’ face having spent several years as a member of the Georgia Driver's Education Commission dealing with teen driving issues.

Publications:

  • Toyota Teen Driving Blog - April 2012
  • CSA 2010-How Can Carriers Comply? - ASSE TransActions - October 2011
  • Hazard Recognition Driving for Teens DVD - Licensed by Discovery Education - September 2011
  • 7 Driving Mysteries that Could Save your Life - Yahoo Health - June 21, 2011 (with Lisa Collier Cool)
  • Lead an Education Revolution to Prevent Teen Car Crashes - Our Children, The National PTA Magazine - May 2011
    Risk Never Sleeps - Risk & Insurance Magazine - April 2011
  • Texting While Driving: Beware of Dangers, Establish Safe Habits - Dorland Health Case in Point Magazine - October 2010

Groups/Associations:

  • American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Transportation Practice Specialty Body of Knowledge Chair
  • ASSE Z15 Committee (An ANSI Accredited Standards Committee on the Safe Practices for Motor Vehicle Operations)