Highway maintenance operations requiring cone placement and cone retrieval are often both inefficient and unsafe. While it is a seemingly simplistic operation, lane closure operations are often the most dangerous. As changing traffic conditions are paired with the slow relative speed of the work truck, it creates an increasingly hazardous
Up until recently, attenuators were tested using criteria listed in the National Cooperative Highway Research Program Report 350 (NCHRP 350), “Recommended Procedures for the Safety Performance Evaluation of Highway Features”. In 2016, a plan to replace these testing criteria and guidelines was set in place when the Association of State
In today’s work environment, you want to get the most bang for your buck. In other words, for a company to survive and thrive, it must be able to get the most value out of its fleet without spending a fortune to do so. A frequent question surrounding this is
Customization is a crucial element to safety. By customizing the trucks in your fleet with the latest truck safety features, you fleet can be uniquely built to make your work zones as safe as possible Here are the top six truck safety features that you can add to your TMA
The stake body truck can be one of the most versatile trucks in your fleet, carrying all the equipment you would need for your company’s operations. Are you getting the most out of your stake truck, though? Read on to learn about several features you should consider looking for in
Purchasing a dump truck is not as easy as just going to the lot and picking the first one you see. When looking to purchase a dump truck there are several things you need to consider to ensure that the truck you choose will fit your company’s needs. Besides price,
Does your company prioritize communication in your operations? If your job sites are lacking effective communication, you are missing an essential part of a successful project. Here are the two major reasons why you need to begin prioritizing communication in your company’s operations: Job Failure Communications is an essential part
According to the Federal Highway Administration, an average of approximately 750 people died per year in work zones across the Unites States from 1982 through 2014. Needless to say, this shocking figure makes working in highway work zones one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. While a properly
Did you win a bid and need more TMA trucks or did one of your trucks break down and you need a replacement fast? At Royal Truck & Equipment, we recognize that there are times when renting a TMA truck is the right option for your company, and we are
In a 2016 post entitled “Top 4 Things Texas is Doing Right When it Comes to Work Zone Safety”, we wrote, “Texas held the highest number among work-zone fatalities in 2014. Since this alarming fact, the state has been doing its best to take action on creating a safer environment