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The Coalition for Commercial Truck Safety is dedicated to improving road safety by:

  • Partnering with like minded organizations who are dedicated to improving road safety.

  • Providing education to the public about the need for mandatory safety standards for commercial vehicles and for driver training.

  • Providing education to drivers of passenger vehicles about how to drive around and near commercial trucks on our roadways.

  • Working with legislative groups to require minimum safety standards for large trucks.

Did you know....

  • Florida is ranked 2nd for truck related fatalities in the country.

  • Palm Beach County is ranked 1st in Florida for traffic fatalities involving trucks and 4th in truck related crashes.

  • Less than 1/3 of new drivers are properly trained.

  • No minimum classroom or behind the wheel training is required.

For more information about the Coalition for Commercial Truck Safety, contact the Safety Council at 561-845-8233.

 

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