“Safety is one of Volvo Trucks’ core values. We want to reward good ideas that can help improve traffic safety. This year’s award winners have engineered a simple, smart solution that addresses a vital need,” says Carl Johan Almqvist, Traffic and Product Safety Director at Volvo Trucks and a member of the EuroTra jury.
The system consists of a sensor placed on the trailer’s rear axle and a receiver in the cab. The driver is alerted if his trailer is behaving unnaturally through audio and visual indicators, warning him of an imminent roll-over. This system can be fitted to any truck and also, in principle, any type of vehicle that has a trailer in tow.
“In modern trucks fitted with ESP, the driver is alerted when a roll-over or skid is imminent, and the system simultaneously applies the brakes in a controlled manner to prevent an accident,” according to Carl Johan Almqvist. “But for older trucks, this system is an excellent alternative.”
The device can also be used to better train truck drivers to recognize the telltale signs of such an accident.
The European Transport Training Association (EuroTra) is an international network of training organizations in the transport and logistics industry. Since its launch in 1990, the association has grown in terms of countries and companies involved. Once a year they give out an award to individuals or groups that have made a substantial contribution to improved traffic safety and better diver’s working conditions.
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