McGruff Neighborhood
McGruff Truck
McGruff Trucks provide temporary havens for children in dangerous situations.
“We’ll Call for Help”
A McGruff Truck is a utility/municipal truck that children and other people can flag down when they feel threatened or in danger. The driver then calls for help on the truck’s two-way radio. McGruff Trucks are marked with special McGruff logos, which most children recognize immediately. Participating companies benefit by offering a valuable public service that builds goodwill in the communities they serve.
McGruff Truck program participants can be
- Publicly owned, publicly regulated, or publicly franchised utility companies
- Government-regulated utility companies
All McGruff Trucks must
- Be identified by the company’s logo
- Have immediate direct access to two-way communication
More than 25,000 utility trucks and trained drivers from 125 utility companies now participate in the program. Participating utility companies work closely with law enforcement, whose cooperation they frequently depend upon when their services are necessary.
