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<blockquote data-quote="Dustyroads" data-source="post: 709126" data-attributes="member: 22610"><p>I have to laugh when I hear that "we can't retrofit safety related items" on our trucks. The company has specifically designed their trucks so they will not even meet the minimum driver safety restraint equipment that is required by law for vehicles sold to the public. That is why we never resell any of our trucks when they are used up, it's illegal, they don't meet safety standards for vehicles sold to the public. They are "fleet vehicles". Specifically, they lack a driver's airbag, and they all have metal dashboards. Airbags save lives. It's an undisputed fact. However, they add about $1,000 to the cost of a new truck. UPS had three package car drivers die last year in head on accidents. Would the investment of airbags in their fleet be worth even one life? It's sad when a corporation does a cost vs. benefits analysis when it comes to equipment that saves their employees' lives.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dustyroads, post: 709126, member: 22610"] I have to laugh when I hear that "we can't retrofit safety related items" on our trucks. The company has specifically designed their trucks so they will not even meet the minimum driver safety restraint equipment that is required by law for vehicles sold to the public. That is why we never resell any of our trucks when they are used up, it's illegal, they don't meet safety standards for vehicles sold to the public. They are "fleet vehicles". Specifically, they lack a driver's airbag, and they all have metal dashboards. Airbags save lives. It's an undisputed fact. However, they add about $1,000 to the cost of a new truck. UPS had three package car drivers die last year in head on accidents. Would the investment of airbags in their fleet be worth even one life? It's sad when a corporation does a cost vs. benefits analysis when it comes to equipment that saves their employees' lives. [/QUOTE]
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