About

Our Mission

We aim to honor Dave Fons’ dedication to truck safety by advocating for safe operating, educating and supporting drivers, and providing resources for accident survivors.

Promote truck safety through advocacy, awareness, and support of truck drivers.
Improve safety by supporting education and training of truck-related professionals.
Provide resources and support to survivors and families affected by truck-related accidents.

About Dave Fons

Dave Fons was a husband of 42 years, a father of three, and grandfather of five. He was also an hard-working entrepreneur his whole life. Dave truly loved his work. He was in the earthmoving and road construction business, and even at a young age, was a dedicated and talented heavy equipment operator, a passion that never ceased even as business ownership took over. He ran a successful company, Fonson Inc, from 1978 to 2014. Even while on vacation, Dave would scour the area for similar projects to his, making new friends and offering advice. He never outgrew the sandbox, and passed his love of all things dirt to his sons. Dave was a member of the Michigan Road Builders Association, the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association, and the International Union of Operating Engineers.

About the Crash

Dave was involved in a fatal automobile crash while visiting his son and his family in Fort Myers, Florida. Dave was driving a compact vehicle and was hit by a fully loaded dump truck that failed to yield to a red light. He likely died upon impact and was pronounced dead at the scene. As Dave was involved in the construction and aggregate industry, it was truly ironic that his life ended the way it did. His family found a greater meaning in his death and created the Dave Fons Memorial Fund for the Advocacy of Truck Safety just days after his death. It was important for them to make an effort to help other families in their position, as well as prevent other tragedies like this from occurring.

Board Members

Your Support Changes Lives.

Your generous donation supports our scholarship fund, safety trainings and incentive programs, public awareness campaigns, and truck crash survivor support. We are immensely grateful for your help in supporting these endeavors.