Truck-Lite's trailer back up safety system has been released for 2027 builds, which was announced at TMC's Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition in March.
"Drivers need to clearly see obstacles, pedestrians, equipment and loading dock areas when backing a trailer in low-light conditions, and the enhanced reverse lighting substantially improves their ability to do so," says Christopher Pellico, vice president of strategic business development for commercial vehicles, Clarience Technologies. "Our fleet partners have been essential to the development of this system and the feedback from the trials has been outstanding."
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The company conducted more than 40 fleet installations and tested them with positive results. Participating fleets gave the Truck-Lite system high marks for reliability, ease of use and improved driver visibility.
"Drivers are telling us it makes a real difference during night-time deliveries, providing a meaningful improvement in visibility during nighttime deliveries, providing a meaningful improvement in visibility during nighttime operations, helping them navigate challenging environments with greater confidence and awareness," Pellico says. "It fits right in with the safety initiatives fleets are already focused on — reducing the risk of collisions, property damage and injuries while improving driver confidence and operational safety."
Truck-Lite's trailer back up system is a streamlined and affordable solution that can be adopted by fleets and is straightforward for the OEMs to install, the company says. It provides safety and efficiency benefits, including injury reduction and property cost avoidance, heightened driver awareness, improved operator visibility, cost avoidance and efficiency gains.
