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Global Leader in Direct Vision Refuse Vehicle Design, Dennis Eagle, Joins Together for Safer Roads to Improve Fleet Safety

New York, NY (April 8, 2024) – Together for Safer Roads (TSR), a leading non-governmental organization dedicated to advancing road safety through cross-sector collaboration and technological innovation, proudly announces the addition of Dennis Eagle as its newest member. Dennis Eagle, a leading global supplier of refuse collection vehicles and a pioneer in Direct Vision (low blind-zone) cab design, aligns with TSR’s commitment to promoting global fleet safety and reducing traffic-related incidents worldwide.

Dennis Eagle’s expertise in vehicle design tailored to the evolving safety needs of customers has helped make them a premier vehicle supplier in the waste management industry. The company has a long standing commitment to safety innovation and sustainability, with its vehicles present in markets globally.

“Truck design is fundamental to safer roads and fleets, and we are thrilled to welcome Dennis Eagle, a leader in the field, as the newest member of Together for Safer Roads,” said Peter Goldwasser, TSR’s Executive Director. “Dennis Eagle’s expertise, especially in Direct Vision cab design, will significantly contribute to our ongoing Direct Vision work, and we are particularly excited about their utilization of TSR’s Direct Vision 5 Star Rating Test Kit, helping to increase awareness and adoption of safer trucks.”

Dennis Eagle is a US manufacturer, with a new plant and headquarters based in Summerville, SC. In 2022, Dennis Eagle partnered with Century Waste Services to incorporate their ProView vehicles in waste collection in New York City, and have supplied to many municipalities including Calgary, Dallas, Denver and Pittsburgh. The ProView chassis has best-in-class visibility through its large panoramic cab and unobstructed walkthrough design, enhancing safety for both the driver and crew and vulnerable road users.

“We are honored to join Together for Safer Roads in their mission to enhance global road safety,” said Geoff Rigg, President at Dennis Eagle. “Our dedication to producing vehicles with low blind-zones aligns seamlessly with TSR’s vision, and we look forward to contributing to the advancement of fleet safety on a global scale.”

Dennis Eagle’s membership strengthens TSR’s ability to help achieve safer roads and fleets through innovative truck design and furthers its position as a global leader in fostering partnerships and implementing programs aimed at preventing traffic crashes, injuries, and fatalities.

About Together for Safer Roads (TSR):

Together for Safer Roads (TSR) is a leading non-governmental organization focused on building cross-sector partnerships to improve fleet trucking safety. Leveraging the technology, data, and expertise of its members, TSR creates innovative programs aimed at preventing traffic crashes, injuries, and fatalities globally. TSR collaborates with governments, businesses, and community stakeholders on local projects, fleet safety management, and technology initiatives, with the ultimate goal of achieving Vision Zero — the complete eradication of traffic fatalities and severe injuries. Learn more at TSR’s website.

About Dennis Eagle:

Dennis Eagle Inc is based at Summerville, South Carolina, where it has a dedicated plant producing ProView trucks for the North American refuse market. Dennis Eagle Ltd is based in Warwick in the UK, and has been designing and manufacturing waste and recycling trucks since 1907.

Today Dennis Eagle is a world leader in the design and manufacture of refuse vehicles, with all products designed for the waste and recycling industry. It is the market leader in the UK and exports to markets around the world including Europe, Australia and South-East Asia. It is part of Terberg Environmental Group, which is headquartered in the Netherlands. www.dennis-eagle.com

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