This document summarizes available methods for transportation agencies and road contractors to design and operate work zones to reduce the risk of large truck crashes. Large trucks include vehicles … [Read more...] about Design and Operation of Work Zone Strategies to Improve Large Truck Safety
Trucking Safety
Safe Trucking Through Work Zones
This brochure offers safety tips for trucking through work zones. Statistics and the most commonly occurred types and locations of large truck crashes in work zones are also provided. … [Read more...] about Safe Trucking Through Work Zones
Talking Freight – Work Zone Design and Large Trucks
The reconstruction and rehabilitation of U.S. interstate highways and other major and minor roadways that are part of the overall roadway system network often require work zones that allow the … [Read more...] about Talking Freight – Work Zone Design and Large Trucks
Are Truck-Involved Crashes More Frequent and Severe During Work Zones?
Roadway work zones are increasing in the US and there is growing concern over the involvement of large vehicles in work zone crashes. This analysis explores the occurrence and injury severity of … [Read more...] about Are Truck-Involved Crashes More Frequent and Severe During Work Zones?
Top Truck Drivers Say Speed & Spacing Key to Safe Work Zones: America’s Road Team Offers Professional Tips for Work Zone Safety Awareness Week
With the arrival of Spring -- and with the highway construction season and traffic congestion not far behind -- the professional truck drivers of the American Trucking Associations' (ATA) America's … [Read more...] about Top Truck Drivers Say Speed & Spacing Key to Safe Work Zones: America’s Road Team Offers Professional Tips for Work Zone Safety Awareness Week
Email Initiative to Ease Hauliers’ Woes
The Northern Ireland Roads Service recently launched an initiative allowing commercial and freight truck drivers to sign up for email alerts to keep them informed of progress on the M1 / Westlink … [Read more...] about Email Initiative to Ease Hauliers’ Woes