Skills Driving

05/06/2026

A big thank you to Humphrey & Associate's, for taking part in the Skills Driving Accident-Avoidance Training. Investing time in safety reflects who they are and what they stand for.

They value their people, strong relationships, and delivering quality work—while always keeping their family's safety at the center of what they do.

Appreciate everyone’s commitment to learning, growing, and looking out for one another.

Stay safe out there.

05/04/2026

A big thank you to Atlas Pressure Control for investing in Skills Driving BTW Accident-Avoidance Training —an important step toward protecting their team both on and off the job.

It’s clear their leadership is driven, forward-thinking, and committed to doing things right—building a company that prioritizes responsiveness and focuses on what truly matters: their customers and their people.

Proud to support organizations that lead with purpose and back it up with action.

04/30/2026

Grateful for the team at QuidelOrtho for participating in our Skills Driving Behind the Wheel: Accident Avoidance training.

Your commitment to safety, awareness, and continuous improvement truly stands out. It’s inspiring to work with organizations that prioritize protecting their people both on and off the road.

Thank you for your engagement, energy, and dedication to making safer driving a shared priority. Looking forward to continuing the journey together!

04/27/2026

Meet Our Team

Jim Crawford has dedicated his life to motorsports, beginning his racing career in karting as a child. In the 1990s, he became an engine builder for the Buick IndyCar program, which also supported his progression into competitive racing in the Formula Ford Pro Formula 2000 series.

With extensive professional driving experience, Jim became a highly sought-after driving coach, working with renowned racing schools such as Skip Barber, Panoz, Marlboro/Team Penske Racing School, SKILLS Driving, and Bondurant, among others. He also brings decades of experience working with elite automotive manufacturers, contributing to product launches, commercial productions, vehicle testing, and dealer track programs. His clients have included BMW, Ferrari, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Maserati, as well as numerous domestic brands.

In 2022, Jim joined SKILLS Driving full-time as Chief Driving Instructor. In this role, he develops curriculum and leads the recruitment and training of a global network of instructors, focused on teaching accident-avoidance techniques to non-CDL fleet drivers. He is also passionate about helping young drivers build vehicle control skills through the SKILLS Teen program.

Outside of work, Jim enjoys spending time with his family—his wife, five children, and two dogs.

04/24/2026

Looking for a team-building experience that actually develops performance?

Our pit crew challenge is designed to sharpen:
• Communication under pressure
• Role clarity and ex*****on
• Trust and accountability

All through a high-energy, hands-on experience your team won’t forget. Because the best teams don’t just collaborate—they perform!

And the best part? We bring the experience to you. No travel, no complicated logistics—just a seamless, on-site event your team will love.

📩 Contact skillsdriving.com/teambuilding to book

04/23/2026

🚨 We’re entering the most dangerous time of year on the road.

From late spring through early fall, roadway fatalities surge—peaking between May and October. In fact, daily fatalities climb from around 91 early in the year to as high as 117 during peak months.

More traffic. More distractions. Higher speeds. Greater risk.

But crashes aren’t inevitable—they’re preventable.

💡 The difference? Training.

Skills Driving Accident Avoidance Training equips drivers with real-world defensive techniques to:
✔ Anticipate hazards before they happen
✔ React faster in critical situations
✔ Stay in control when it matters most

Don’t wait for statistics to become reality.

👉 Invest in safer drivers. Protect your people. Reduce risk.

04/10/2026

Behind-the-wheel accident avoidance training isn’t just about safety—it’s a smart business decision. 🚛

When fleets invest in hands-on driver training, they reduce accidents, lower liability costs, minimize downtime, and protect their most valuable assets—their people. The result? Fewer disruptions, improved efficiency, and a stronger bottom line.

We come directly to your location, making it easy to train your drivers without disrupting operations. Contact us today to learn more! www.skillsdriving.com/fleet

Safer drivers don’t just prevent incidents—they drive performance.

SKILLS Driving's Full Day Behind the Wheel Training is the most intensive and effective fleet driver's training program in the world. Students will utilize the vehicles that they operate for their job duties in a variety of real world accident avoidance scenarios on a closed course.

04/09/2026

🏁 Looking for a team-building experience your employees will actually talk about after?

Our pit crew challenge delivers a high-energy, hands-on experience that strengthens:
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Employee engagement

And the best part? We bring the experience to you.

No travel, no complicated logistics—just a seamless, on-site event your team will love.

Because strong culture isn’t built in meetings—it’s built through shared experiences.

📩 Contact skillsdriving.com to book

04/07/2026

We’re proud to partner with Venture Global who are committed to keeping their drivers safe on the road! 👏

Thank you for trusting us with your Behind-the-Wheel Accident-Avoidance Training and for prioritizing safety across your fleet. Your dedication to proactive training helps create safer drivers and stronger, more resilient operations.

Here’s to continued success and safer roads ahead! 🚛💨

04/01/2026

Most driver training programs fail for one simple reason:

They’re treated as a one-time event.

In reality, driver behavior changes only when training is reinforced consistently over time.

That’s why leading fleets are shifting to a more effective model:

Behind-the-wheel training to build real-world skills
eLearning to reinforce critical behaviors
Ongoing annual engagement to prevent skill fade

The result: fewer incidents, improved driver performance, and a stronger safety culture.

If you’re looking to reduce preventable accidents and build a more effective training program, visit skillsdriving.com to learn how we can help.

At SKILLS Driving, our behind-the-wheel Fleet Safety driver's training program provides your employees with the accident avoidance and awareness techniques they will need in order to safely operate commercial vehicles.