The Role of Technology in Fighting Distracted Driving

Strict driver distraction policies, cellphone blockers, and zero-tolerance mandates will not solve the larger issues of distracted driving in commercial trucking. There are other steps fleets can take first.

Multitasking Drivers Tend to Have More Risk, says Lytx

In support of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, telematics and safety solutions provider Lytx, released some new findings about distracted driving taken from its own pool of data.

Cellular Signal Booster Reduces Call and Data Drops

The weBoost Drive 4G-X Fleet from Wilson Electronics boosts signal strength for cellular-based fleet tracking devices, enabling fleet managers to more effectively track vehicles even in weak signal areas.

Wilson Electronics Offers In-Vehicle Cell Signal Booster

Wilson Electronics has launched a 4G in-vehicle cell phone signal booster for commercial vehicles called the weBoost Drive Sleek OTR.

Drive 4G-X OTR

weBoost, the global leader in cell signal boosters, announced the Drive 4G-X OTR, an all-in-one signal booster kit for truck drivers.

HDT Fact Book: Safety

SmoothTalker’s Mobile X1 Wireless Cellular Signal Booster Kits Receive FCC Certifications

SmoothTalker announced their new “Grab and Go” 50dB mobile wireless booster solutions featuring Stealth Tech technology received new FCC certifications.

Commentary: Why I Changed My Mind About Cell Phone Bans

I hate rules, but there’s one I like, namely the ban on cell-phone use while driving. It’s a long way from universal state to state, but New York has just gotten very tough indeed on truck-driver use of cellular tools, and that’s fine by me.

Origo Updates Distracted-Driving Device

After successful beta testing, Origo has launched a distracted-driving-prevention device it first showed off a year ago. OrigoSafe is a new ignition interlock system that requires drivers to secure their phone in a docking station before their vehicle can start.