Spec’ing for Safety Proactive Safety vs Reactive Safety

Volvo Safety FeaturesOptional Features:Standard Features:

Volvo Safety FeaturesOptional Features:Standard Features:

3 point safety belts (Optional bright colors)ABSAdditional hood mirrors (NYC Mirrors)All Volvo offered seat options - safety crash tested and approvedCab insulation (distractions while driving and sleeping)Collapsible steering wheel and dashboardDay time driving lightsDown View door mirrorsDriver’s side air bagEngine mounts designed to release engine downwards if impactedErgonomically designed dashFluid dip sticks all on left side of engine away from hot exhaust turboGrab handles inside the cab keeps ice and snow off of themHigh-strength steel cabIntegral cage built into the cab for driver protectionLarger mirrors for greater rear visibilityOne piece windshield can be kicked out for emergency exitOnly truck in North America that can pass the Swedish Cab Impact TestProjection headlampsRaised foot pedals Reputation for Safety is well known & designed for human performanceSelf cleaning stepsSloping hood for visibilityTraction controlVEST – Volvo Enhanced Stability TechnologyWide door openings

Air disc Brakes (RSD)Air release fifth wheelBack up alarm Blue-Tooth Stereo (Hands Free)Collision Avoidance-Adaptive Cruise Control (VEC)Conspicuity TapeDeck PlateDeer/Moose GuardFifth Wheel Latch Alert-Some 5th wheel modelsFire extinguishers by type and applicationFirst Aid KitFlare kits, Flags, Fog LightsFuel Tank Anti Siphon ScreenIn cab cameras. Forward and rear facingKeyed at randomLadders, Steps, Toolboxes and grab handlesLane departure warning-LDWSLED headlampsLocking Fuel Tank CapLocking lug nutsMinimizer fendersOBC’s, Backup monitors, Backup sensors, Beacon lights, Spill KitTire Chains and holder (and Auto-Chains)Tire Inflation SystemTire pressure monitoring-Smart TireTriangle KitVarious Programmable Features (mph, cruise)Wheel Chock and holder

“Let the data drive your decision!”

LIST PRICE• Collision Avoidance $2,795 • Lane Departure $1,875• Tire Pressure Monitoring System $1,450

$6,120

• Total estimated average monthly cost per tractor: $70.00 - $85.00

• Avoiding one injury accident ($565,000)will more than offset the cost of these safety systems on a fleet of100 trucks

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Commercial Motor Vehicle Facts 2013

Estimated cost of CMV crash (2013 dollars)- FatalityYear Est. Cost # crashes Est. cost per crash2013 $ 42B 3,541 $ 11,861,056.20

Estimated cost of CMV crash (2013 dollars)- Injury Year Est. Cost # crashes Est. cost per crash

2013 $ 39B 69,000 $

565,217.39

Estimated cost of CMV crash (2013 dollars)- Property damage only

Year Est. Cost # crashes Est. cost per crash

2013 $ 22B 254,000 $ 86,614.17

Source: US DOT- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 2015 Pocket Guide to Large Truck and Bus Statistics

http://ntl.bts.gov/lib/54000/54800/54841/2015_Pocket_Guide_-_March_30_2015__For_Web_Publishing_-508c.pdf