Waco, TX – On critical transportation corridors like I-35 through Central Texas, where freight and passenger traffic move at high speeds, the engineering behind work zone safety equipment can be the difference between a close call and a catastrophe.
Regional Traffic Services, a provider with nearly two decades of hands-on experience, is shedding light on the sophisticated science that makes the modern truck mounted attenuator an indispensable life-saving tool for road crews in these high-risk environments.
"A worker's life depends on this equipment performing exactly as it was engineered to in a collision," says Stan Navratil, CEO of Regional Traffic Services. "That's why we focus on the science. A truck mounted attenuator is an advanced energy dissipation system, and we exclusively stock units with superior engineering because that is what protects lives."
The Engineering That Saves Lives
The commitment to providing the highest quality equipment means selecting units based on their ability to manage the physics of a collision. Before being approved for use on public highways, this equipment must pass a series of rigorous, full-scale crash tests.
Each truck mounted attenuator in the company's fleet is a product of this advanced design.
Key engineering features include:
- Controlled Energy Absorption: Utilizes crushable, impact-absorbing cartridges that progressively slow an errant vehicle, significantly reducing the dangerous G-forces exerted on its occupants.
- Anti-Rotation Technology: Features high-strength steel frames engineered to prevent an impacting vehicle from rotating into adjacent lanes of live traffic, a critical factor in avoiding secondary accidents.
- MASH & NCHRP 350 Compliance: All units are rigorously tested and certified to meet or exceed the latest national safety standards set by the Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH).
"Having the largest inventory in the state means we can make this MASH-certified technology the standard, not the exception, for any project in Central Texas," explains Navratil. "It allows us to be ready for any large rental request or emergency without delay."
From Certified Design to Real-World Deployment
This advanced engineering is most effective when deployed with human expertise. The Regional Traffic Services team applies its experience on-site, advising on the optimal placement of a truck-mounted attenuator based on specific road conditions, traffic speeds, and sight lines.
This strategic deployment is a crucial part of a complete safety solution, ensuring the technology translates to real-world protection for every crew and delivering a higher standard of safety.
"Our commitment is straightforward: provide the best protection possible at the best price," adds Stan Navratil. "That means the best technology and the most reliable service, backed by the fastest response time in the business. It's how we build trust and ensure our partners get home safely every night."
About Regional Traffic Services
Regional Traffic Services is a family-owned Texas firm providing a full suite of intelligent work zone safety equipment, including portable and changeable message signs, arrow boards, radar speed trailers, and truck-mounted attenuators.
To Learn More About Truck-Mounted Attenuator:
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/
