Dear Editor,
On the 16th March, 2017 at around 9.25am I was heading to Georgetown via the Rupert Craig Highway and to my surprise, I saw a truck bearing the SOL logo overtaking cars, travelling at approximately 110 k/ph. It was shocking and surprising that a vehicle belonging to a corporate partner of our country would risk endangering the lives of other road users in such an unnecessary manner.
It is well known that SOL employs thousands of people throughout the Caribbean, so I hold them to a higher standard with regard to work safety and road responsibility. The vehicle (registration number supplied) bearing flammable code 1206 which was probably loaded with fuel could have caused a major catastrophe if the driver was not cautious, since the truck was going above the speed limit. My point is that companies which have an international reputation to uphold should invest in a satellite tracking system whereby they can monitor the speed, location, engine idle time and history of their vehicles at the click of a button.
I am going public with this matter to bring attention to traffic safety, but also to alert the energy companies which transport gasoline, diesel and other fuels to put systems in place to ensure that these flammable trucks exercise extreme caution and proper road ethics. As I suggested, big companies nationwide should consider the possibility of this GPS tracking system which would ensure accountability from their drivers, improved productivity, greater control on the operations of each vehicle and lastly, ensure that their vehicles use the roadways in accordance to the laws of our country. Whilst we appreciate these big companies for the contributions they give to our country, they must also ensure mechanisms are in place for safety and control.
Yours faithfully,
Roshan Khan
