Deflecto

Transportation Safety FAQ

  • WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY WARNING TRIANGLE KIT?

    An Emergency Warning Triangle (EWT) Kit contains 3 reflective triangles with weighted bases.  To meet Federal requirements, commercial motor vehicles weighing greater than 10,000 lbs. are required to place the warning triangles outside of the vehicle if it is stopped on the shoulder of a highway for any cause other than necessary traffic stops to warn approaching traffic of the presence of a stopped vehicle.  Each warning device has instructions for its assembly and display.

  • DO I NEED TO USE A SLOW MOVING VEHICLE EMBLEM?

    The Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) Emblem is an important safety precaution to alert other drivers on the road of a vehicle that is not moving as fast as they are so that they have time to adjust their speed.  

    A guideline is any vehicle that cannot keep up with 25 mph consistently should have the SMV emblem mounted on it when on a public roadway.  Bikes, mopeds or other vehicles that are not expected to operate at speeds over 25 mph are exempt from having a SMV emblem.  However, sometimes mopeds and all-terrain vehicles are used on the farm and operated under a special restricted operator’s license.  If this case, your state may require an emblem. It is best to contact your state Department of Motor Vehicles to see what the rules are for your area. 

  • HOW DO YOU MOUNT A SLOW MOVING VEHICLE EMBLEM?

    A Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) Emblem should be mounted with the triangle point up on the rear of the vehicle and on or near the centerline. The base of the triangle should be 2-6 feet above the ground. 

    Note: SMV emblems are for moving objects only. They should not be placed anywhere that isn’t mandated by law because it decreases the effectiveness of the SMV as a safety measure. 

  • WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SLOW MOVING VEHICLE EMBLEMS MADE WITH PLASTIC REFLECTORS AND EMBLEMS MADE WITH REFLECTIVE TAPE?

    Both types of Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblems must comply with industry standards for reflectivity and be visible at night from distances between 100 and 1,000 ft. The difference is one type of emblem is made with red reflective sheeting or tape and the other is made with red acrylic reflex reflectors.

  • CAN YOU PUT MY CUSTOM LOGO ON MUD FLAPS?

    Yes! Custom logo artwork tooling fees apply and costs vary depending on size and number of colors. Visit our home page for more information.

    • Polypro: 50 piece minimum. No tooling fee or set-up charge when using hot-stamped block lettering.
    • Molded Rubber: 100pc minimum. Logo colors available: white, yellow, red, blue.

    Please contact our Customer Service team at 1-800-428-4328.

  • WHO IS THE SALES REP IN MY TERRITORY?

    Please contact Customer Service at 1-800-428-4328 and they will help connect you with the appropriate team member.

  • WHAT ARE YOUR STANDARD SIZE MUD FLAPS?

    Visit our home page or product catalog for more information

    Proflex: 

    Width: 24” 

    Available in 24”, 26”, 28”, 30” and 36” lengths for .150 gauge, 1/4”, .32 gauge, and 3/8” profiles.  

     

    Width: 20” 

    Available in 24”, 26”, 28”, 30” and 36” lengths for ¼” profile. 

     

    Polypro: 

    Width: 24” 

    Available in 24”, 26”, 28”, 30” and 36” lengths for 3/16”, 1/4”, .32 gauge, 3/8” profiles.

     

    Width: 20”

    Available in 24”, 26”, 28”, 30” and 36” lengths for 3/16” profile.

     

    Molded Rubber: 

    Width: 24”

    Available in a variety of lengths, from 24-40”.  Check the product page for specific size availability. 

  • DO YOU STOCK PLAIN MUD FLAPS?

    Yes, we stock plain (no logo) flaps to accommodate short lead times.

  • WHAT IS YOUR LEAD TIME?

    Plain flaps: 3 days

    Molded Rubber: 8 weeks   

    All other printed items please allow 2-3 weeks.

  • DO YOU HAVE HEAVY RUBBER MUD FLAPS?

    Yes, we have Heavy Rubber mud flaps available in 1/4", 3/8” and 1/2”.

  • DO YOU OFFER MUD FLAPS IN DIFFERENT COLORS?

    Polypro mud flaps are available in poly GRS red, yellow, and royal blue, as well as black and white. 

    Proflex and molded rubber mud flaps are available in black only. 

  • IS PROFLEX RUBBER AVAILABLE IN COLORS?

    Proflex rubber mudflaps are only available in black. 

  • CAN YOU PUT MY CUSTOM LOGO ON MUD FLAPS?

    Yes!  Custom logo artwork tooling fees apply and costs vary depending on size and number of colors. Learn more here.

    Polypro: 50 piece minimum. No tooling fee or set-up charge when using hot-stamped block lettering. 

    Molded Rubber: 100pc minimum. Logo colors available: white, yellow, red, blue. 

    Please contact our Customer Service team at 1-800-428-4328. 

  • WHAT IS YOUR FREIGHT POLICY?

    We offer a prepaid freight program on orders of $2,500 or more.   You can mix products to meet the freight program (wheel chocks, EWT kits, etc.). 

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