Technical Professionals Group, LLC

Modern advanced vehicle systems have undoubtably made driving safer. But the Driver is still the most important factor in safe operation. In the Automotive R&D world, advanced driving skills are critical to a safe and efficient testing program. The stakes are high, do your test drivers and engineers have the skills they need? Have you considered professional advanced driver training to ensure they develop the skills to test the limits of your new vehicles? Jump into the comments and tell us your thoughts!

Did you know that Hands-Only CPR can double or even triple a person's chance of survival when suffering from sudden cardiac arrest? Knowing Hands-Only CPR can make a crucial difference in an emergency. It's simple, effective, and can save lives. Take the time to learn this life-saving skill provided by the American Heart Association #NationalSafetyMonth

How does Driver Training benefit engineers, technicians and leaders in the automotive R&D industry? Our VP & Chief Operating Officer, Chris Bamber shares his views on the topic while throwing it back to the Karate Kid! 🥋 🚘 #drivertraining #safety #automotiveengineering

Join Technical Professionals Group, LLC at SAE International's #WCX2024! As North America’s largest technical mobility event, WCX brings together the brightest minds at the intersection of mobility engineering, research, design, and technology. Our expert Driver Training team of Cliff Sigmann & Patrick Foy will be conducting Ride & Drive's for WCX attendees demonstrating the SAE J3300™ Driving Skills Standards. This global, multilevel driving skill certification process spans the spectrum from very basic to extremely advanced levels, as well as for specialty applications such as trailer towing, winter driving, and operators of automated vehicles. The standards can apply to anyone who drives or operates a vehicle, whether it be for test driving on proving grounds, operating fleet vehicles on public roads, or teen drivers. Attendees of WCX 2022 will be able to see and participate in a demonstration of the DL1 certification, which focuses on basic driving and maneuvering skills. Come test your skills and learn from our team next week in Detroit!

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month in the U.S. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA; more than 3000 people are needlessly killed in distracted driving related vehicle accidents each year in the United States. TPG's culture of safety is embedded in everything we do for our customers in the automotive industry. Our teams, led by Angela A. conduct regular safety training and compliance audits at company and customer owned sites every month. Check out this PDF to see what Angela and the teams are discussing this month! If you are ready to improve the safety, efficacy and efficiency of your test programs or have questions about safety compliance, contact us today.

Last week our team had the pleasure of attending the International Committee for Proving Ground Safety meetings in Austin, TX. Monica Schaper, John P. and other committee members from across the automotive world met to review best practices and insights with the shared goal of improving Proving Ground safety. TPG is proud to be a member of ICPGS since our inception, and our company culture is rooted in safety above all else. Our team also got the opportunity to witness the incredible innovations of the Tesla team at their Gigafactory; home to the production of the Cybertruck and Model Y vehicles. Huge shoutout to Stuart Saunders for coordinating the educational visit!

Do you know the difference between ABS and Threshold Braking? Read this short article from Cliff Sigmann, Lead Driving Instructor for Technical Professionals Group, LLC to understand the key differences!

Shout out to Angela A., our Safety & Training Manager for sharing her recent visit with our team out in Wittmann, AZ! 🔥 Angela is based out of our Apache Junction office, but she is always on the move to our client sites providing Safety Training and support to all of our team members. 🏢 Safety is our #1 operating principle at Technical Professionals Group, LLC and it comes to life through the daily actions of our people. 1️⃣ Recent safety meetings across our network of client sites have discussed Complacency in the Workplace, Safety Reporting guidelines, and situational awareness. 🌎 Every month, starting in April we will be sharing some of the best insights from Angela and our teams. If safety is important to you and your operations, watch this space! 👀 Looking for ways to improve the safe operation of your automotive testing and validation programs? We have over 75 years of automotive expertise and will help you ensure the safety and efficiency of your critical testing programs. 🚘 Reach out to us today here on LinkedIn or at [email protected] to learn more! 📧