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Accountability

Safety Service Patrol (SSP) drivers are often the public “face” of the transportation agencies they represent. SSP managers are continually seeking ways to measure the performance of SSP drivers and hold them to the highest standards possible.

What’s In A Name?

Exploring the nomenclature that surrounds Safety Service Patrols and the personnel who perform the services for which the patrols have become known. Industry professionals discuss the appropriate titles and positioning of the men and women who drive Safety Service Patrols.

Weathering the Storm

State transportation departments’ Safety Service Patrol (SSP) programs have response plans in place to address storm-related emergency situations quickly and appropriately to ensure the safety of the public traveling the roadways. We take a closer look at how Safety Service Patrols prepare for and respond to natural disasters.

A Partner on the Road

Serving America’s highways with Safety Service Patrols—funded by taxpayers and private sponsors

Selecting Vehicles and Equipment

Safety Service Patrols (SSPs) are like fingerprints: no two are exactly alike. This is apparent in the variety of equipment and vehicles they select. What’s the “right” vehicle and equipment combination? The short answer is, it depends.

Outsourcing

The decision to outsource or maintain a state run SSP has its benefits and disadvantages...

Safety Training for SSPs

Training of Safety Service Patrol drivers is one of the most important steps toward maintaining safety on the roadways, for the driver, the stranded motorist and the passing traffic.

SSP National Chart

This listing is a compilation of data gathered by Travelers Marketing directly from the sources where possible and from a variety of previously published reports.

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Data-Based Deployment

A look at methods being used by DOT and SSP authorizing agencies to determine patrol route coverage.

Technology & SSPs

In a world of changing technologies, Safety Service Patrols (SSP) have improved methods for responding to road incidents.

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