Illuminating truck, trailer lighting safety opportunities

Illuminating truck, trailer lighting safety opportunities

The needs of drivers continue to be in the forefront of fleet spec’ing decisions, safety being paramount not just inside the cab, but all around the vehicle. The right truck and trailer lighting can make a big difference–one you can literally see. But what’s the ROI? How can you justify an additional lighting spend during an uncertain market?

I put these questions to Brett Johnson, president and chief executive officer of Optronics International. We run through the options, highlight a couple of new lighting choices and talk about the impact beyond the safety value. Watch the video above for all of the illuminating insight.

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