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PodcastsSeptember 7, 2023

Listen: Fleet Doubles Down on Safety With Advanced Truck Tech

Trucking fleet owner John Vaccaro became a big believer in automatic emergency braking, dashcams, and other advanced safety systems after he nearly lost his business due to what could have been a so-called nuclear verdict. Learn why in this episode of HDT Talks Trucking.

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Videosby Deborah LockridgeAugust 31, 2023

Trucking Fleet Doubles Down on Safety With Advanced Safety Technology [Video]

Trucking fleet owner John Vaccaro became a big believer in automatic emergency braking, dashcams, and other advanced safety systems after he nearly lost his business due to what could have been a so-called nuclear verdict. Learn why in this episode of HDT Talks Trucking

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJune 27, 2023

Proposed Rule Would Require Automatic Emergency Braking, Stability Control

DOT said its proposed rule on automatic emergency braking and stability control could prevent more than 19,000 crashes and save 155 lives every year.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJune 9, 2023

Are ADAS and AEB Finally Ready for Prime Time?

Following a serious highway crash in 2020, the National Transportation Safety Board called advanced driver assistance technology a great tool for preventing rear-end collisions, but concerns remained that it wasn't ready for prime time.

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Newsby Wayne ParhamJune 1, 2023

FMCSA, DOT Agencies Talk Automatic Emergency Braking

As Department of Transportation leaders discussed roadway safety Thursday, a key topic was mandating automated emergency braking systems — mostly related to passenger vehicles but also possibly to commercial vehicles.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeAugust 27, 2021

NTSB's Graham is on a Mission to Reduce Rear-End Crashes

Find out why National Transportation Safety Board Member Michael Graham is advocating collision-avoidance technology — and why technology alone is not enough.

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On the Roadby Jim ParkAugust 3, 2021

Playing Chicken with Big Trucks

Car drivers take their lives in their hands when they misbehave around big trucks. Now we have technology that will help keep them safe. But what about the truck and the truck driver?

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJune 14, 2021

Automatic Emergency Braking on DOT Agenda

The U.S. Department of Transportation included automatic emergency braking for both light- and heavy-duty vehicles on its regulatory agenda, which identifies actions the DOT plans to take during the next year and beyond.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2019

Wabco Offers Intelligent ABS for Trailers

Wabco iABS is part of the company’s Global Intelligent Braking Platform, made to enhance trailer system functionality and support the strategies for trailer manufacturers to increase standardization and modularity.

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ProductsOctober 2, 2019

Wabco Offers Rear Blind Spot Detection for Trailers

Wabco has introduced TailGuard for commercial trailers, a rear blind spot detection system with active braking designed to help mitigate rear collisions.

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