SAFETY
By putting safety first, we put each other and our customers first.
SAFETY
Not just a priority, it’s a core value
Innovation is working smarter, and working safely is the smartest way to succeed. By putting safety first, we put each other and our customers first.
THINK SAFETY FIRST
“Think Safety First” is our company-wide initiative, promoting safe work behaviors and raising awareness about the impact of injuries on team members and their loved ones.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
We’re dedicated to our employees’ safety and take pride in industry recognition, like that received from TTMA, for our steadfast commitment to safety excellence.
EQUIPMENT INNOVATION
Through our engineering expertise and innovative design, we know going the extra mile to keep truck drivers happy and safe is always worthwhile.
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THINK SAFETY FIRST
Our “Think Safety First” program has integrated safe practices throughout the company, whether on the shop floor in one of our manufacturing facilities, maintaining a trailer in one of our many service centers, working on essential designs in engineering, or situated in one of the corporate offices.
SAFETY IS CONSISTENTLY PRESENT IN OUR EMPLOYEES’ MINDS AND, ON MANY OCCASIONS, MANIFESTS ITSELF IN CLEAR DEMONSTRATIONS OF CARE FOR EACH OTHER. I BELIEVE THE SAFETY CULTURE WE’VE CREATED HAS CONTRIBUTED SIGNIFICANTLY TO MAKING GREAT DANE AN INDUSTRY LEADER.
— Dave Ritchie, Senior Director EHS, Great Dane
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Safety Awards In the News
Great Dane is committed to maintaining the highest safety standards across its facilities. Explore the articles below to see how our dedication to workplace safety and operational excellence continues to earn industry recognition.
ELYSBURG POSTED ITS SECOND STRAIGHT TTMA WIN
Great Dane’s Elysburg facility takes home the TTMA award in Category B, covering operations with 350,000 to 750,000 man-hours.
STATESBORO RECEIVES SAFETY AWARD FROM TTMA
Great Dane’s Statesboro facility wins TTMA trailer manufacturing plant for the second year in Category A, over 750,000 man-hours.
MIAMI SERVICE CENTER EARNS SAFETY AWARD
Eight years without a recordable safety incident, the Great Dane Miami service center received the Think Safety First Excellent Award.
Training Programs
Great Dane’s industry-leading EHS development program equips professionals with the expertise and leadership skills to enhance safety and compliance across our operations.
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EQUIPMENT SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS
Great Dane is committed to maintaining the highest safety standards across its facilities. Explore the articles below to see how our dedication to workplace safety and operational excellence continues to earn industry recognition.
GREAT DANE’S EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT WITH SLIPNOT® ENHANCES TRAILER SAFETY
Designed for durability and ease of maintenance, SLIPNOT offers a safety grip solution tailored to enhance Great Dane Everest trailers’ safety.
IMPACTING SAFETY
Great Dane’s thoughtfully redesigned RIG30 rear impact guard, the company went beyond the current safety standards to ensure trailer safety.
Tractor-Trailer Connectivity
Tractor-trailer connectivity is key to developing smart trailers and improving fleets’ safety and efficiency.