SAFE FLEET NEWS

Eagan, MN – (October 11, 2021)

Prime Design, a Safe Fleet brand, is pleased to introduce Cantilever Fold-Up Shelving and Modular Sliding Partitions to meet the rising demands of the “Final Mile” or parcel delivery segment. Building upon their reputation for innovation and industry-leading engineering capabilities earned from supplying ergonomic ladder racks and accessories, these new product lines represent Prime Design’s first solutions for promoting the safety and productivity of the vehicle’s interior. Both new product lines have been designed with the driver in mind – to promote driver safety while also offering the ability to improve productivity and get the job done faster.

The Cantilever Fold-Up Shelving is available for cargo vans and box trucks. Its patented, one-of-a-kind durable design is best-in-class for simple, ergonomic operation that is safe and improves productivity and delivery speed. “The fold-up shelving concept reduces unsafe and inefficient storage practices by providing quick and easy storage flexibility within the delivery vehicle. An organized workspace is a safe workspace,” said Jon Busch, Product Manager for Prime Design.

Featuring strong yet lightweight aluminum construction, the shelving allows for increased payload yet is built to last for the vehicle’s entire life cycle. Integrated heavy-duty stainless-steel hinges support each shelf and have been rigorously tested and achieved 4G dynamic load ratings to support up to 60 lbs. per linear foot. Its simplistic mechanical design is free of failure-prone components such as nitrogen gas struts or stranded aircraft cables, minimizing maintenance and maximizing uptime for the fleet. Each shelf features a dual position locking system that is effortless and ergonomic to operate. Rubber grommets throughout reduce noise, vibration, and harshness to reduce driver distraction and fatigue.  “We are proud to offer a shelving solution rooted in safety that’s simple, easy to install and operate, and built to last,” added Busch.

The Modular Sliding Partitions are available in aluminum or steel for commercial cargo vans. “The sliding partition design allows quick, easy cargo access without sacrificing the benefits of a barrier between the driver and cargo space,” said Jon Busch, Product Manager for Prime Design.

Prime Design’s solution provides a solid and secure barrier between cab occupants and the cargo space. This barrier helps to prevent accidental loose cargo from reaching the driver during a hard brake or similar event and blocks any noise, vibration and harshness from the cargo area that may distract or exhaust the driver. An integrated sliding door allows quick access to the cargo area and reduces steps in and out of the vehicle eliminating any injury or muscle strain that could result and improving delivery speed. An integrated lockable door handle and dual position latching system is also included to secure cargo from accidental access or theft. Unique to this design is the elimination of any floor mounted track that can cause the sliding door to be difficult to operate when filled with debris and may present a trip hazard to the operator passing through. “Our modular sliding partition is the best of both worlds for the safety conscious fleet,” added Busch.

Both solutions are available immediately via any authorized Prime Design distributor. To learn more or locate an authorized Prime Design distributor near you, visit www.primedesign.net.    

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About Safe Fleet
Headquartered in Belton, MO, Safe Fleet is the leading provider of safety solutions for fleet vehicles. Safe Fleet has a vision to reduce preventable deaths and injuries in and around fleet vehicles with a goal of ZERO accidents. Their best-of-breed smart solutions form an integrated safety platform for fleets of every type – School Bus, Transit, Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement, Work Truck, Truck & Trailer, Construction, Agriculture, Waste & Recycling, Industrial and Military. With a broad portfolio of market-leading brands, over 1,700 employees and 15 manufacturing locations, Safe Fleet continues to innovate and deliver the smart safety solutions that fleets need to survive and thrive in a changing world – and ensure that drivers, passengers, and everyone around them arrive home safely. Safe Fleet is driving safety forward for today’s and tomorrow’s fleets. For more information and its portfolio of brands including Seon, please visit www.safefleet.net.