Tankers
May/June 2019
The new truck has far more advanced security
features than are currently required by legislation
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RL-Trans
launches super
safe tanker truck
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Consistently in pursuit of excellent quality
innish bulk logistics company RL-Trans has launched one
of the safest bulk trucks on the market.
The bulk truck, which is used for carrying dry bulk materials comes
with advanced technical solutions to minimise the risk of accidents.
“The safety requirements in our customer sectors and the industry in
general increase all the time. We therefore wanted to develop a truck
that is as safe as possible using the technology currently available,”
said market manager Andreas Lindedahl at RL-Trans.
The new truck has far more advanced security features than are
currently required by legislation. As there were no standard solutions
available, RL-Trans decided to develop completely customised
solutions instead.
One of the most important features of the concept truck is a nine-
camera system to eliminate all blind spots. The side cameras are
activated when turning so that the driver can see the wheels. In
addition, the vehicle automatically stops when approaching an
obstacle when reversing.
The truck is also equipped with a lot of features to prevent accidents
during unloading. For example, the anti-topple system must be
activated before unloading takes place. In addition, unloading from
the tank can be stopped via an emergency button if the hose should
accidentally loosen. Handrails and a fall arrest system ensure that it is
safe for the driver to work on top of the truck.
The truck is also equipped with a lot of features already available in
all RL-Trans trucks, such as a alcolock and a drowsiness detector.
The 25m long, 100 cbm, 68 ton max weight concept bulk truck is
now in normal daily service at RL-Trans. The intention is to gather
experience to see what features can be installed in the company’s
other trucks in the future.
“We are looking several years ahead trying to predict where the
industry is going. Clearly, safety requirements are increasing both
within the industry and from a legal point of view,” says IT manager
Mathias Lindedahl.
Bulk trucks already have stricter safety requirements than other
trucks because they are equipped with pressure tanks and also
because they at times handle hazardous substances. RL-Trans says the
concept truck therefore represents cutting edge technology in the
entire truck field.
www.rltrans.fi
One of the most important features of the concept truck is a nine-camera system to eliminate all
blind spots
specializes in tank container design, development, manufacturi ng & repair
operated by a team with more than ten yearsʼ experience in the tank container industry
quality assurance and control personnel familiar with international customersʼ expectations
worldclass production lines and highquality products based on advanced manufacturing
concepts and strict process control systems
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