Vehicle safety solutions

The two trucks are being called ‘Urban Prototypes’ and adopt a different, more safety-conscious approach to Reynolds’ deliveries across London, which now reach as many as 30-35 deliveries per day.

Sentinel Systems has worked with Reynolds on many projects, having already installed its reversing cameras and side-scanning cyclist protection systems to all of the large vehicles within its fleet. For the two new 18-tonne Econic vehicles, Reynolds opted to install Sentinel’s 360° cameras, linked to an in-cab monitor and recording DVR unit, as well as its audible side-scanning cyclist detection system.

Drivers are given an improved view of the road with the truck’s deep, panoramic windscreen and are positioned much lower than traditional vehicles which allows them to see passing pedestrians and cyclists much better.

The truck also has a lower entry cab using just two steps as opposed to four, which reduces the risk of injury to drivers when getting in and out of the vehicle. Through-cab access also allows drivers and crew members to safely exit the vehicle on either side that is out of the way of traffic. Strobe lights can also be used to assist crew members whilst loading and unloading the vehicle at night time.