Learn what you can do to share the road safely!

The Share the Road with trucks initiative strives to improve the knowledge of all highway users to minimize the likelihood of a crash with a large truck, and reduce the consequences of those that do occur. Read our Safety Tips to learn what you can do to stay safe, and keep your family safe, on the highway.

The goal of the APTA and the Safety Council is to reduce commercial motor vehicle crash fatalities on our highways year after year.   

TRUCK DRIVERS    

The APTA Sharing the Road with Trucks Imitative provides an opportunity for Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers to set the example for other drivers on how to share the road safely. At the same time, it offers the truck drivers the chance to improve their professional image each day they are behind the wheel. Surveys indicate that many highway users are intimidated by the mere size of a truck. When you combine this perception with a highway crash and the resulting roadway congestion, the public image of the motor carrier industry takes a beating no matter who caused the crash. By driving safely to prevent crashes, you can improve that image and save yourself time, money, and most importantly lives.

As part of the Share the Road with Trucks Initiative, the No-Zone Campaign is a highway safety initiative that educates people about the blind spots around large trucks and buses. Some No-Zones are so large that a car virtually disappears from the view of the truck or bus driver. You, as a truck driver, know this; the other highway users probably don't.

You've also experienced how frustrating it is to have smaller vehicles cut in front of you in heavy traffic. If they hit the brakes, you may not be able to stop, which can lead to a serious crash or fatality. You know this, but they don't.

The APTA Safety Council believes that the more people know about how to share the road safely, the fewer number of injuries and fatalities will be caused by crashes with large trucks. Drive defensively, give them plenty of room, and expect the unexpected.

If you are interested in educating the public on how to Share the Road with Trucks, talk to your company about participating in No-Zone demonstrations or placing No-Zone decals on your truck. To learn more about these programs and get special tips for driving safely contact the APTA.

As a truck driver, you can experience tremendous stress when you are out on the road. Dealing with poor drivers, heavy traffic and long hours behind the wheel every day can put you into dangerous situations. See the safety tips below to make your ride a smooth and safe one.