Active tech is ‘essential’ for truck safety, says Daimler

The nature of heavy trucking is expected to change significantly in coming years, and truck drivers could simply become vehicle operators in an effort to combat the hardships of driving long hours in tough conditions.

Robotic systems are not subject to the same issues that human drivers face on a daily basis, namely drowsiness, distraction and stress. Handling a heavy commercial vehicle (CV) for stints of ten hours or more is not an easy proposition, and is evidenced by the exceptionally high turnover rate of professional drivers. According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), 90% of