In Spain, as in many other countries, road safety in road freight transport is a vitally important issue. Safety in this sector is essential to protect both drivers and other road users. Therefore, we will highlight the most important points for maintaining good road safety in road freight transport.
To begin with, when we talk about road safety in the transport of goods, we have to start from the basis of mandatory compliance with the rules and regulations established by the authorities. Specifically in our country, there are specific laws that control elementary factors such as driving and resting hours, the maximum weight limit for each type of vehicle and safety in the transport of goods. Compliance with these regulations is essential to reduce the risk of road accidents.
If we want to guarantee road safety in the transport of goods by road, it is essential to have the appropriate training and to keep up with any updates that may arise in this aspect. For this reason, at Ríos Sangiao we make sure that our drivers are fully trained in subjects such as defensive driving, the correct handling of loads and the proper use of truck safety systems.
As we mentioned earlier, it is essential to maintain continuous training through refresher and recycling courses to ensure that drivers are up to date with the latest developments and regulations.
Another point to bear in mind is technological advances, which have led to the creation of a wide variety of safety systems aimed at increasing the protection of land freight transport.
Today, technology offers us everything from emergency braking systems to GPS tracking devices that contribute to road safety in transport, preventing accidents and reducing the consequences in the event of an accident. That's why investing in this type of technology in our trucks is essential for us.
In road freight transport, road safety is not only the responsibility of drivers and transport companies, but also includes other road users and the authorities. So, promoting awareness of the importance of road safety, either through awareness campaigns or through educational programmes that encourage responsibility in each individual, is very important at the societal level.
In summary, to ensure road safety in road freight transport, a comprehensive approach is needed, ranging from compliance with current regulations, to the implementation of new safety-enhancing technologies, as well as the promotion of road safety awareness. Because if we all work together, road journeys are safer.
This has been the work of Sr. Concejo
