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Our Roads, Our Safety Week: May 5 - 11 Our Roads, Our SafetyⓇ Week focuses on educating road users about sharing the road safely with large trucks & buses, vital for our nation's economy. Maneuvering differently, these vehicles require understanding & caution from all drivers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) leads this national observance, emphasizing safety tips & resources to achieve zero roadway deaths.

Advanced Safety Technologies (ASTs) are essential allies for truck drivers, offering crucial safeguards against devastating accidents, ultimately preserving lives. From automatic emergency braking systems to in-cab lane departure warnings, ASTs encompass a range of features crucial for road safety. Advocating for their universal adoption, these technologies should be fundamental in every new Class 7 and 8 highway truck. Learn more about our core safety reforms: https://bit.ly/3JeHgdb

New or soon-to-be drivers, it's time to master road safety. Learn vital tips like watching out for wide turns, avoiding blind spots, and leaving ample stopping space for trucks and buses. Visit FMCSA's TeenZone here: https://bit.ly/4a9knmb

It’s National Trailer Safety Week! When you’re towing a trailer, many things have to go right. And one thing going wrong can be disastrous. So always remember to drive safely, and keep all these tips in mind: https://bit.ly/3QjRn3k #livelifewevegotthis

Imagine having precise video evidence of every incident, exonerating your drivers and preventing accidents. Join our free webinar Wednesday, July 31 to learn how AI-powered dashcams can enhance your fleet safety. Register here➡️https://ow.ly/p80p50SMyza

If fleets want to reduce collisions in at-work vehicles, they need to manage the human factors which cause them, says National Highways head of commercial vehicle incident prevention Mark Cartwright. And he set out to show fleets exactly how this can be done at the second National Highways fleet safety conference last week at the National Space Centre in Leicester. “The real causes of collision are rarely the road or the vehicle – they are caused by the attitudes, disposition and actions of the person behind the wheel,” says Cartwright. “Impairment, distraction, fatigue, medical issues and inappropriate attitudes to risk underlie a huge proportion of driver errors. And drivers can be pre-disposed to fatigue and poor decision-making by a general lack of mental and physical well-being.” Thank you to everyone who joined us to make the day a lively and informative one James Walkington Mark Bridges James Billings MSc CMILT David Bonehill Julie Davies Alison Moriarty FCILT MAFP MARRM (she/her) Wendy Downie Nick Pahl Alun Gamble Mark Lawrence James Adcroft Pasqualino Vaccarella Nick Holt Tim A. Pete Benton TechIOSH Elizabeth Mott Gill Milner Amarah Shehnaz Mirza UK collision causes are not easily identifiable. However, up to 20% of collisions are thought to involve fatigue; and more than 1,640 fatal and serious collisions each year are linked to drugs or and 230 fatalities to drink-driving. https://lnkd.in/eKiXq8cc

Tailgate Warning, a feature of Detroit Assurance, can help operators maintain a safe following distance from any vehicle in front of them, when traveling over 20 mph. Learn more about how we improve safety on the job at https://lnkd.in/gymEFTiz.

Hey, Trailer Industry pros! Did you know that June is not just about welcoming summer but also about amplifying the importance of trailer safety? That's right! This June, let's unite for Trailer Safety Week and take a significant step towards safer roads for everyone. 🛣️👨👩👧👦 Trailer safety requires teamwork, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, dealers, traffic safety professionals, and end-users to collaborate on safety measures.🤝 Whether you're crafting the next generation of trailers, selling them, or ensuring our roads are safe while using them, your role is crucial. Trailer Safety Week is more than an annual event; it's a movement towards creating a safer tomorrow. With a wealth of printed and online resources available on our website, there are plenty of opportunities to engage and participate! Let's leverage this nation-wide marketing campaign to spread the word, educate our communities, and elevate our commitment to safety. Join us in making Trailer Safety Week a roaring success. Share your stories, tips, and insights using #TrailerSafetyWeek this June 2-8. Together, we can turn the tide and make our roads safer, one trailer at a time. https://buff.ly/2xMNM8i #TrailerSafety #SafeRoadsForAll #TrailerIndustry #SafetyFirst

With heat waves blanketing the nation, this Webinar is timelier than ever! Register now to save your seat. https://lnkd.in/gU2r3QDy #FleetSafety #DefensiveDriving #SummerDriving #HeatSafety #DriverWellness

It’s #SafetyTipFriday! Here’s one for the books - always make sure the vehicles on your site have back-up alarms. It’s a small step that makes a big difference in keeping everyone safe. https://lnkd.in/d28pbwXG #SafetyFirst #CommercialConstruction #LakelandFL