North Carolina Firms Honored for Roadway Safety
Five construction companies received awards for implementing safety programs that reduce fleet-related risks.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Construction
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The National Safety Council recognized five North Carolina employers for their efforts to improve roadway safety through the Our Driving Concern program. These awards highlight strategies to mitigate transportation-related incidents in high-risk industries.
Why it matters
Transportation incidents caused 39% of workplace fatalities in North Carolina in 2024, making them the leading cause of fatal on-the-job injuries. Managing fleet risk remains a critical operational priority for construction firms seeking to reduce liability and protect their workforce.
Five North Carolina employers were recognized by the National Safety Council for their traffic safety programs. This comes as transportation incidents accounted for 39% of total workplace fatalities in the state during 2024.
The players
National Safety Council
A mission-driven organization that works to eliminate the leading causes of preventable deaths through research and safety program management.
Archer Western Construction
A large-scale construction firm specializing in transportation and infrastructure projects.
Barnhill Contracting Company
A major regional firm providing comprehensive site development and paving services.
S.T. Wooten Corporation
A heavy construction company focused on road building and aggregate production.
The details
The National Safety Council highlighted the use of telematics, driver training, and vehicle safety technology as core components of the awarded programs. These strategies rely on consistent employee engagement and ongoing data analysis to monitor driving patterns. For operators, these tools allow for real-time tracking of driver behavior, which can identify high-risk habits before incidents occur.
Timeline
Transportation incidents accounted for 39% of workplace fatalities throughout 2024.
Five North Carolina employers received safety awards on September 30, 2026.
Market Landscape
The awards highlight the increased focus on employer-led safety programs within the state's construction sector. This follows the pattern set by the Our Driving Concern North Carolina Employer Traffic Safety program to incentivize private-sector investment in fleet safety.
Operators should review their own fleet safety data to identify if they are outpacing or trailing the state's 39% fatality rate from transportation. Consider evaluating current telematics and training protocols against the methodologies cited by the National Safety Council.
The takeaway
With transportation risks remaining the primary driver of fatal workplace injuries, fleet management is as much a core operational function as project delivery. Managers should integrate regular data-driven safety audits to help mitigate liability and protect employees.
Further reading
For more on industry standards and state-specific developments, see our coverage of Construction.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Occupational Health & Safety.
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