Not surprisingly, many transportation claims result from vehicles colliding – whether they’re moving or sitting still. Sideswiping, rear-ending, and reversing into vehicles or property can lead to major damage, and whoever is to blame, it’s not a situation a driver or fleet manager wants to experience.

 Fortunately, there’s plenty you can do to drastically reduce your chances of striking another object. If rear-ending is a concern, discuss safe driving distances with  your drivers, and be sure they understand how vehicle weight affects stopping distance. Next, get proactive: you can equip trucks with disc brakes to reduce stopping time and install a telematics system to monitor driver behaviour and guide your driver training program.

Of course, nothing can replace the solid knowledge of your vehicles. Welladjusted mirrors, a firm understanding of dimensions and agility, and looking out for overhead objects will go hand-in-hand with any advanced collision avoidance system or high-tech lighting to improve your chances of avoiding an incident.