Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, American Axle Mfg Holdings
Search every verified David Dauch interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In a September 2022 video for the Just Drive campaign, David Dauch, chairman and CEO of American Axle Manufacturing, urged drivers to avoid distractions while operating a vehicle. Dauch stated that 10 people are killed each day due to distracted driving, calling the statistic "a reckless act" that "needs to change and change now." He asked viewers to "put down your phones, stop texting, focus on the task of driving and arrive safely at your desired location." Dauch referenced the 2016 death of Mitchell Kiefer, the son of his friend Steve Kiefer, in a car accident caused by a distracted driver. He described the incident as having permanently altered Kiefer's life and family. Dauch encouraged individuals to make a personal commitment to "just drive" and to serve as role models for the campaign, stating, "Let's all collectively do our part to stop distracted driving and most importantly save lives."
“As we approach the upcoming holiday season, I ask that all of you when in your vehicle to just drive.”
“In 2016 my dear friend Steve Kiefer tragically lost his son Mitchell in a car accident caused by a distracted driver. To say Steve's life and his family life will never be the same.”
“Did you know that 10 people are killed each day due to distracted driving? This reckless act and growing statistic needs to change and change now.”
“At this time I'm asking that each of you make a personal commitment and pledge to yourself, to your family and others that you care deeply about to just drive.”
"Did you know that 10 people are killed each day due to distracted driving? This reckless act and growing statistic needs to ...
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