To Net or Not to Net and Why You Should
Teams!
Yes you!
Do you use the bunk safety net while the truck is moving?
You should and here’s why.
I’ve been preaching about wearing the bunk safety net while the truck is moving for many years. We’ve all seen the accidents. We all have friends that have been in accidents. Teams are in trucks that are moving constantly and the partner sleeping needs to be protected as much as the partner driving.
We started using the bunk safety net about 10 years ago, when we learned of a team, that was in a bad accident. The team partner in the bunk, was severely injured. They were never able to drive truck again. The team partner seat belted in had minor injuries.
Using the net, took practice. We were determined to overcome any phobias, real or imagined, that kept us from being as safe as we could.
Last month, a team was in an accident. They did not have major injuries. The truck was totaled. The team partner was in the bunk and was using the safety net. It was said that the net saved the partner from being thrown around the cab. That’s a win in my book!
A few weeks ago I was on a zoom coffee and chat call sponsored by Dior Novello, a Transportation Consultant for IOA, Insurance Office of America. I joined the zoom from the comfort of my bunk. The first thing Dior noticed was that I was behind the bunk safety net.
Later Dior shared her views and this is what she said, “From a trucking insurance prospective, ensuring a safety net for team drivers on the road is crucial. Not only does it mitigate the risks and provide liability coverage for accidents, but also safeguards drivers, ensures compliance with regulations, and offers peace of mind. Remember, having a safety net for the person in the bunk is just as important as ensuring the driver wears a seat belt.”
When it comes to the bunk safety net, I could not agree more.
Start using the bunk safety net TODAY!
It could save your life or your partner’s life!
*Photo provided from Tri-State Truck Center Inc. of Joplin, MO. 2024 Volvo VNL860.
