Top 10 Technologies for Truck Driver Safety
Technological advancements have transformed safety efforts in the trucking industry. Trucking companies have implemented devices, warning systems, and accident mitigation technology to keep their drivers safe. A recent survey examined the current safety technology as well as what tech trucking companies plan to adopt in the coming year. The following are the top ten current safety technologies:
- Air disc brakes
- Speed limiters
- Forward collision warning
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane departure warning
- Electronic stability control
- Collision mitigation with emergency braking capability
- Collision mitigation
- Forward-facing in-cab cameras
- Backup cameras
The safety tech trucking companies plan to implement overlaps with some of the existing technologies many fleets are already using. While backup cameras rounded out the bottom of existing technologies, they soared to the top of the tech that fleets plan to implement. Others, like air disc brakes and adaptive cruise control, remain in the top half of the list. Additionally, several new items show a shift toward combating distracted driving and avoiding preventable accidents. The top 10 safety technologies trucking companies plan to implement in the near future include:
- Backup cameras
- Air disc brakes
- Forward-facing in-cab cameras
- Side blind spot monitoring
- Adaptive cruise control
- Dual-facing in-cab cameras
- Distracted driving prevention and detection
- Lane departure warnings
- Speed limiters
- Forward collision warnings
The survey also noted that insurance costs rose for almost half of the respondents in the preceding year. While nuclear verdicts often take the blame for rising costs, these large jury awards in excess of $10 million aren’t the only factor. Small claims may seem minimal in comparison, but they add up over time. Fleets are taking a multi-pronged approach to prevent accidents, eliminate risky driver behaviors, and mount a defense against fraudulent accident or injury claims. Contact Interstate Motor Carriers to learn more ways to protect your fleet and manage your risks.