New Guide Offers Pet Safety Tips for Truck Drivers

Hundreds of thousands of pets travel in truck cabs. A new safety guide from Volvo Trucks and the Center for Pet Safety offers practical advice for truck drivers who bring dogs and cats along for the ride.

Volvo Trucks North America and the Center for Pet Safety have released new recommendations for professional drivers who travel with dogs and cats, including guidance on restraints, emergency preparation, and extreme temperatures.

According to Volvo, an estimated 800,000 pets travel in truck cabs across the U.S. More than 60% of commercial truck drivers are pet owners, according to the company, and nearly 40% of those drivers bring their pets along on the road.

The new Safe Travels With Your Pet guide is designed to help drivers keep those companions safer.

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