V2V Technology | All Roads Connected
In an industry dedicated to safety and efficiency, anything to reduce crashes on U.S. roadways is usually welcomed with open arms. Recent years have provided all sorts of new technologies to advance the trucking industry and keep drivers on the highways. We’ve looked at all sorts of new devices and vehicles, everything from artificial intelligence to autonomous trucks running on clean energy sources. Now, a recent Notice of...
Exploring the DOT Speed Limiter Proposal
On August 26 of this year, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released a proposal that would limit the speed of large commercial vehicles. It’s a joint effort by the DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The new speed limiter proposal would create safety standards that would require all new U.S. commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight...