Greetings, Fleet Safety Leaders Setting the Standard!
Are you prepared for Super Bowl LX?!
On Sunday, February 8, 2026, fans will pack Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara as the New England Patriots face off against the Seattle Seahawks, with Bad Bunny headlining the halftime show, Charlie Puth performing the national anthem, and Green Day kicking things off. It promises to be loud, celebratory, and unforgettable.
NTSI is based in Issaquah, just outside of Seattle, so you can imagine there is some excitement around headquarters for the Seahawks. While I am now based out of beautiful South Carolina, I spent years in the air as the eye-in-the-sky traffic safety reporter in San Francisco, and the 49ers remain my team. Still, if the Seahawks take the championship, I will happily celebrate alongside our Pacific Northwest home base team.
Rivalries aside, it is a shared love of the game, and even when your team does not bring home the trophy, everyone can win by making sure SAFER driving choices always do.
And while the teams and performers are set, every Super Bowl celebration should also kick off with a game plan that prevents impaired driving for fleet and friends alike.
A game plan matters because Super Bowl Sunday is consistently one of the most dangerous days of the year on our roadways. Alcohol flows freely, routines shift, and poor decisions become easier to justify. For Fleet drivers, those decisions can be career-ending. For families, the consequences can be far worse.
During the Super Bowl, the only statistics that should matter are game stats, but the NHTSA tracks another, far more sobering set of numbers. Drunk driving kills. In 2023, 12,429 traffic deaths involved drunk driving. And while alcohol remains the most socially accepted substance tied to impaired driving, marijuana use has become more common and legal in many states, adding another layer of risk when celebrating. Impairment from alcohol, marijuana, or a combination of both slows reaction time, clouds judgment, and increases crash risk. The only risk should be nachos spilled on the carpet.
For more than 50 years, NTSI has been setting the standard in behavior-based driver safety training. We do not teach people how to drive. We teach them how to drive SAFER. That includes understanding how substances impact decision-making and driving ability, and making informed choices on and off the road. NTSI does not stand on the sidelines when it comes to safety. We are in the game.
This Super Bowl Sunday, the goal is simple: everyone makes it home safely.
💡Three SAFER Tuesday Tips for Fleet Drivers for game day and every day:
🏈 Tip 1: Lock In the Transportation Plan Before Kickoff
If alcohol is part of the day, driving should not be. For Fleet drivers, the safest decision is the one made early. Arrange a sober driver, book a ride-share, or plan public transportation before the game begins. Waiting until the fourth quarter invites risk where none needs to exist. As a fleet driver you know all about defensive driving, think of this as defensive planning.
🚗 Tip 2: Treat Ride-Share as a Professional Safety Decision
Using Uber, Lyft, or public transit is not a fallback plan. It is a responsible choice that aligns with Fleet expectations. Whether driving a company vehicle or a personal one, safety standards do not change when the clock runs out. Organizations like Think Twice that expand access to products, services, and transportation alternatives to get home safely are a winning play.
🧠 Tip 3: Remember That Impairment Does Not End at Midnight
Alcohol stays in your system longer than many people realize. Even if you feel fine the next morning, residual impairment can still affect reaction time, judgment, and focus. For Fleet drivers, that is critically important. If you are scheduled to drive the next day, plan accordingly the night before. When in doubt, delay driving, communicate early, and save lives. Driving SAFER means thinking beyond game day and protecting yourself, your company, your career, and everyone else on the road.
🚛 Why This Matters for Fleets
Fleet drivers represent their organizations every time they are behind the wheel. One impaired driving incident can undo years of training, safety culture, and trust. Reputations take years to build and can be destroyed with one DUI charge. Driving SAFER means being Safer, Aware, Focused, Educated, and Responsible, even on a Sunday night after the final whistle.
The real win this Super Bowl is simple:
Celebrate the game. Get everyone home safely. Show up on Monday without consequences that last longer than the season.
Book a time with me today and let’s talk about what NTSI can do for your team.
Until next week, keep staying alert, staying aware, and driving SAFER this season!
