Dallas, TX – As traffic speeds and volumes continue to climb across the Dallas Metroplex, the standards for work zone safety must evolve. Regional Traffic Services is championing an elevated standard of care, asserting that for crews working near live traffic, a crash truck rental is no longer an optional best practice but an essential, non-negotiable piece of safety equipment.
“For years, we've equipped individual workers with hard hats and vests. It's time we started protecting the entire work zone with the same non-negotiable mindset,” says Stan Navratil, CEO of Regional Traffic Services. “In a place like Dallas, a crash truck rental isn't a best practice anymore; it's a baseline requirement for keeping people safe.”
Work Zones Requiring This Standard of Protection
This call for a higher safety standard is a direct response to the real-world dangers faced by road crews in high-risk environments. Regional Traffic Services is advocating for the universal use of a crash truck in all scenarios where workers are exposed to significant threats from moving vehicles.
Common Dallas work zones that demand this standard of protection include:
- Any project on a highway, freeway, or tollway with speed limits of 55 mph or higher.
- Operations involving temporary lane or shoulder closures on major arterial roads.
- All mobile work, including line striping, pothole patching, and sweeping operations.
- Any scheduled road work performed during low-visibility overnight hours.
“The data on work zone intrusions is undeniable. Distracted driving and high speeds mean that cones and barrels are simply not enough to stop a multi-ton vehicle,” explains Navratil. “The only thing that provides a last line of defense is a purpose-built, MASH-certified crash truck. Making it standard is a logical response to the reality of today's roads.”
Making the New Standard Accessible
Advocating for a higher standard is only effective if it is achievable. Through its flexible crash truck rental model, Regional Traffic Services makes this essential protection accessible to all contractors, regardless of their size or the duration of their project. This service removes the significant financial barrier of ownership, empowering every company in Dallas to adopt a higher standard of care for their crews.
“We're committed to leading this change in the Dallas area,” adds Stan Navratil. “By providing easy access to the best safety equipment, we're helping build a new safety culture where every worker is protected by more than just a vest - a standard protects them.”
About Regional Traffic Services
Regional Traffic Services is a Texas-based firm specializing in advanced work zone safety solutions. The company provides a comprehensive inventory of traffic control equipment and partners with contractors and municipalities to create safer roadway environments across the state.
To Schedule a Rental or Learn More:
Call (713) 476-9300 | Visit www.regionaltrafficservices.com
Media Contact
Name
Regional Traffic Services (RTS)
Contact name
Stan Navratil
Contact phone
(713) 476-9300
Contact address
17401 Aldine Westfield Rd
City
Houston
State
Texas
Zip
77073
Country
United States
Url
https://regionaltrafficservices.com/
