Freight & Haulage Safety
Saftey in the freight & haulage industryFreight and haulage is the backbone of the economy yet the public perception of heavy goods vehicles is poor. They are seen as machines that dominate the roads and cause collisions, congestion and noise pollution.
Statistically HGV drivers are safer than car drivers, having half as many accidents per miles travelled, but the size and weight of heavy goods vehicles mean that when a collision does occur, the consequences can be far greater.
Generally, the larger a vehicle, the less visibility the driver will have, and an HGV is likely to have extensive blind spots to the rear, side, front and nearside of the cab. Many incidents involving vulnerable road users, especially cyclists are due to the nearside blind spot.
Find the right safety system for your freight and haulage vehicle or fleet
Brigade’s commercial vehicle and plant safety systems are suitable for most freight and haulage vehicles. These safety systems include front and rear-view cameras, 360° cameras, side cameras, in-cab monitors, ultrasonic sensors, Radar Predict detection, bbs-tek® reversing alarms and mobile digital recorders.
To help you to select the correct devices, we have made recommendations for each vehicle.
Articulated Truck
Rigid Truck
Rigid Truck And Drawbar Trailer
Small Rigid Truck
Explore our range of
Safety Solutions for Freight & Haulage
Backeye®360 Camera Monitor System
Camera Monitor Systems
Artificial Intelligence
Reversing and Warning Alarms
Ultrasonic Detection Systems
Radar Predict
Using AI technology, the single dual-radar analyses data such as the speed and direction of both the vehicle and the cyclist. By differentiating between static and moving objects, the Radar Predict algorithm alerts the driver when an impact with a cyclist is likely.
Mobile Digital Recording
Our MDR range of digital video recorders offers high-quality recording functionality so that you can rest assured that you and your drivers are protected.
Problems Within Freight & Haulage Industry
Incidents and problems in the freight & haulage industry include:
- Reversing accidents due to blind spots or pedestrians not seeing moving vehicle.
- Reversing accidents at night due to reversing alarms being switched off
- Collisions due to manoeuvring in tight spaces
- Sideswipes on motorway due to nearside blind spot
- Cyclist collisions in urban areas due to nearside blind spots
- False insurance claims for compensation
How Brigade Can Help
By investing in Brigade’s safety solutions you can improve worker and public safety. Benefits include:
- All-round visibility for safer, more efficient operation
- Reduced accidents with other vehicles and vulnerable road users
- Reduced vehicle downtime due to accidents
- Reduced noise complaints and quieter night-time deliveries
- Meet health and safety requirements
- Strengthen companies reputation in the community
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