Trucking Safety and Visibility
As trucking continues to be a growing and continuously needed industry throughout the world, we must require to no avail the enforcement of safety and proper training.
The trucking industry is required to follow requirements for the proper training of drivers , licenses and certifications that must be in place depending on the type of truck and materials being transported. There are OSHA requirements, health and many safety standards that need to be complied with. Drug testing and driving records are frequently checked to assure safety and compliance.
Safety requirements and procedures are also to be followed as to the proper safety markings or markers displayed on the truck, trailer or tractor trailer. There are required safety lighting, and safety reflectors, some are standard and some features are added onto the trucks and trailers, by the companies or independent owners.
Enhancement to safety features to accomplish the best visibility on dark nighttime roads is always a great preventative addition to secure yours and others safety. Trucks are not always clearly seen at night, which in return can cause accidents. Placing more reflective good quality markings is a very important and smart action you should add to the parameters of your truck.
Article source: http://www.edgeolite.com
Sunday, June 14, 2009
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