Michael Smith - Permian Basin Road Safety Coalition
The Permian Basin’s growth has created tremendous opportunities, but it has also increased traffic, infrastructure demands, and roadway risks for the workforce that keeps our industry running. Since 2015, the Permian Road Safety Coalition (PRSC) has united operators, service companies, transportation agencies, and community leaders around a common goal: saving lives and improving roads across West Texas and Southeast New Mexico. This presentation will highlight how industry collaboration helped secure hundreds of millions of dollars for regional road improvements, establish best practices in driver safety and fatigue management, and build a culture where companies openly share lessons learned to prevent accidents. Attendees will learn how PRSC’s efforts have contributed to measurable reductions in roadway fatalities, earned national recognition from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and demonstrated that safety is not a competitive advantage, but a shared responsibility.For anyone who drives Permian roads, manages field operations, or is responsible for workforce safety, this session will provide practical insights into how partnerships, leadership, and a commitment to Goal Zero are making our roads safer for everyone.