What type of vehicle is equipped with a Truck Mounted Attenuator?

A Truck Mounted Attenuator (TMA) is specifically designed to absorb the impact of a collision, thus protecting workers and equipment on work sites. This piece of safety equipment is primarily used on construction service trucks. These vehicles operate in environments where there is ongoing roadwork or hazardous conditions, and the presence of a TMA helps mitigate the risks associated with nearby vehicular traffic.

Construction service trucks are typically part of a roadwork crew and must be equipped with safety features to protect both the crew and the general public. The TMA acts as a cushion that can absorb energy during a crash, ideally preventing or reducing injuries to workers and limiting damage to surrounding infrastructure.

While emergency response vehicles, public transit buses, and utility maintenance vehicles may have their own safety features, they do not typically utilize a Truck Mounted Attenuator as part of their standard equipment, as their operating environments differ significantly from those of construction service trucks.