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North Carolina piloting in-cab traffic alerts for truckers
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is partnering with a technology firm to provide in-cab communications to truck drivers in an effort to reduce the risk of commercial truck crashes.
NCDOT is partnering with Drivewyze parent company Intelligent Imaging Systems, a Canada-based company that provides innovative connected-truck technology.
The in-truck messaging provides real-time alerts of urgent road conditions. NCDOT says the alerts will help truck drivers react more quickly before encountering stopped traffic or major slowdowns.
“We strive to let people know of unexpected traffic conditions, said Kevin Lacy, the State Traffic Engineer at NCDOT. “We re excited to be working with an industry partner that is using new technology. Truck drivers will be able to get advance warning of a major roadway incident before they see it on one of our dynamic message signs.
FTR s Trucking Conditions Index for March hit a record high – a good sign for carriers – surpassing the previous record set in October 2020. TIA is backing legislation that would require DOT to enact a Safety Fitness Determination for carriers.