Benlee adds safety features

Benlee, a Romulus, Michigan-based manufacturer of roll-off trailers, has added safety features to its trailers and trucks in light of recent industry safety issues or incidents involving power lines and bridges.

The company has developed a new Danger plaque measuring 12 inches square that is mounted right behind the controls and reads “Look Up!”

The company says the plaques will be provided at Benlee’s cost of $25, which includes a bracket.

Benlee also reports it is now offering as a standard feature upward/rearward facing work lights on all tarp systems, including Benlee, Roll Rite and other tarp systems, which are designed to help the operator see overhead power lines in the dark. These tarp lights also will be provided at Benlee’s cost of $95 and include two lights and a hoist up switch, the company says.

The company also reports seeing disabled hoist up alarms on many roll-off trucks brought to its service operation. In light of this safety concern, Benlee says it now requires every driver to sign a document stating he is aware the alarm is disabled and does not want it fixed or that he wants Benlee to repair it.

While hoist up alarms are already standard on all Benlee roll-off trucks, the company is increasing its hoist up safety standard by adding a blinking light that is visible in the driver’s rear view mirror. It will be activated by a hoist up switch. These can be ordered at Benlee’s cost of $80, the company says.

More information on Benlee’s new safety offerings is available by calling Benlee at 734-722-8100.