About STN
The catalyst for creating the Secure Transportation News (STN) is to share the volume of information ISDA curates, such as industry news and data, with the Executive Protection and Secure Transportation community. Issue 3 has an article on driving in extreme heat, a collection of articles on the Science of Security DrivingTM, the ISDA Roadmap To Success, and a call for EP and Secure Transportation Products.
Environment
 We have discussed the effects of cold weather on tires many times, but with the record-breaking heat across the US, we thought it would be a good idea to repost this article. |
Wheel Lugs
Those who will be conducting driver training in this extreme heat be cautious of over-tightening the wheels lug nuts. The combination of heavy loads on the front tires – over-tightening wheel lugs – and extreme heat can be problematic. In this type of heat, there have been cases of front-wheel lugs shearing off. We suggest using a torque wrench – you can find the torque setting in the owner’s manual. Some articles:
 Q: I had a flat tire fixed, and my neighbor said I should have the wheel nuts “torqued” by someone, as the young man at the gas station… |
 When tires are rotated or when new tiresor wheels are mounted on a vehicle, tightening the hardware to the right torque is critical. As the hardware seats naturally, those bolts… |
Driver
 Having been at this for nearly five decades, it has become apparent that most people shy away from using science and the laws of physics as an educational and training tool because of the math it requires. |
Vehicle
International Ballistic Standards App
For those practitioners involved in Secure Transportation and who have a need or may need armored vehicles, I would suggest downloading the Ballistic Standards App and poster from Teijin. The app makes it easier to find the specific data you require relating to international ballistic standards. The app provides you with up-to-date figures of major international standards for different ballistic protection applications – including soft- and hard ballistic protection. The app is available for free on Android and iOS platforms. Download the app or the poster via the link below.
https://www.teijinaramid.com/en/ballistic-standards-app/
Business
 The ISDA ESK Triangle symbolizes the essential components necessary for achieving your goals:Experience,Skills, and Knowledge. In order to succeed in almost any endeavor, it is crucial to possess all three aspects represented by the corners of this triangle. Failing to have any one of these elements can make it more challenging to reach your objectives. Individuals who are unable to excel in their profession or accomplish their goals often encounter failure because they lack one of the components of the triangle. Either it was absent, not marketable, or it did not align with the intended goal. |
 We are developing a directory of companies who supply Executive and Security Vehicle Products. In addition, theInternational Security Driver Association(ISDA) is looking for companies with technology or products that will assist the ISDA membership and the Executive Protection and Secure Transportation community to supply safe and secure transportation. |
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About the ISDA
The International Security Driver Association (ISDA) is the only organization dedicated to supporting the advancement of professional Security Drivers and other protection practitioners with data-driven research and other professional development tools. Learn more at ISDACenter.Org