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Custom Fleet Vehicles and Safety
It’s no secret that modern occupations involve driving. The average commute from home to work is just under 28 minutes. But those of us in the trucking industry rack up much more time than that. Refuse trucks travel about 25,000 miles a year and custom fleet vehicles like many Class 8 trucks might accumulate more than 60,000 miles annually. Along with all that driving comes the risk of an accident.
Between 2003 and 2018, motor vehicle accidents claimed more than 29,000 lives. In addition, the CDC estimates that one in three long-haul truck operators will experience a serious truck crash, resulting in injuries that last for several weeks or longer. Data further indicates that accidents have increased among operators of heavy-duty trucks (greater than 10,000 pounds), raising some interesting questions:
Potential Causes of Custom Fleet Vehicle Accidents
On the road, operators of custom fleet vehicles face many challenges. Operating a truck can affect an operator’s circadian rhythm (also known as a sleep/wake pattern.) If an operator is not fully alert and awake, they could be more prone to accidents.
Truck operators have to be aware of and respond to several different situations, each of which may demand the operator’s immediate attention. As the operator drives, they may have to interact with dispatch devices, receive GPS coordinates or be notified of a change in schedule. Additionally, the operator must be aware of, and potentially react to, road and traffic conditions and other drivers.
Operators of custom fleet vehicles must focus all of their attention on driving. Unfortunately, most truck accidents happen because the driver is temporarily distracted or doesn’t have enough time to react to some external condition., As the person in control of the vehicle, the operator is the critical ingredient in preventing accidents. That said, technological advances can help too. And we must not neglect their importance.
Custom Fleet Vehicles and ADAS Technology
ADAS technology helps enhance the safety of custom fleet vehicles and their operators. It stands for Advanced Driver Assist System. Where available, different ADAS features can help protect the operator and those around the truck with the following features:
The Future of ADAS for Custom Fleet Vehicles
Demand for ADAS in custom fleet vehicles has increased. According to an analysis by Future Market Insights (FMI), passenger vehicles are expected to be ADAS equipped as a standard feature by 2030. Truck OEMs, like Autocar, look forward to pioneering innovative solutions for custom fleet vehicles.
ADAS technology makes up just one way that Autocar provides “Always Up” custom fleet vehicles. To learn more about ADAS), click here.
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