Truck Safety: Pay Attention to Low-Clearance Warnings
June 15, 2015
Have you ever seen a YouTube video of a rental truck driving under a low bridge, only to have its roof peeled off like a sardine can? One second the truck is moving briskly down the road, and then in an instant, the truck comes to an abrupt halt as the roof is torn away.
<p>For professional truck drivers or consumers driving rental trucks, this situation is not only embarrassing but it's also very dangerous. Hitting an overpass, <a href="http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/faq/why-fmcsa-concerned-about-bridge-strikes">bridge</a>, railroad trestle, or low overhang with a truck may also result in <a href="http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/faq/what-penalty-failing-comply-posted-route-restriction-along-roadway">fines or citations.</a></p><p><a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com">Penske Truck Rental</a> encourages all drivers to be aware of their surroundings, know their vehicle's proper height clearance when driving a truck, and remember to keep an eye out for low clearance warning signs. These warnings are extremely important for your safety and for the safety of others.</p><p>"Customers need to be aware that looks may be deceiving," said Evan Gamboa, Penske’s branch <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/locations/new_york/">rental manager in New York. </a>"It may look like you’ll fit under that bridge, but look for the clearance sign carefully to be sure. This isn’t the way you want to become a YouTube star."</p><p>Gamboa also advises that truck rental drivers should make careful note of their truck’s clearance before they embark upon their move.</p><p><a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/moving-trucks/">Penske Truck Rental</a> also recommends consumers consider one purchasing of its optional <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/renting-from-penske/coverage/">protection plans </a>that cover accidental vehicle damage, including those associated with low-clearance mishaps.</p><p><em>By Tony Kozuch</em></p></div>
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