Tag: driver assist technology

Technology

Truck crashes cut by 50% for these major fleets using driver assistance tech

Operating large trucks safely and reducing serious crashes have never been more difficult, as trucks are surrounded by smartphone-distracted motorists who are driving more and increasing congestion, which raises the frequency of collisions. But as much as technology can be the cause of the problem, it also can offer potential solutions for commercial vehicle operators […]

August 7, 2020

Vocational

Volvo unveils new VHD vocational trucks with new look, driver assist features for more comfort

Volvo is calling its new VHD Vocational Series trucks its most significant vocational offering in decades. With modern aesthetics, improved capability and the latest in safety and uptime solutions, Volvo says the new VHD is “tougher made smarter.” For starters, the new trucks feature and updated exterior designed to reflect the look of other Volvo […]

March 30, 2020

Class 7-8

Volvo Trucks to roll out improved Driver Assist platform

The VADA 2.0 enhances the original platform by integrating radar and cameras for improved traffic awareness, and much more. Details on Equipment World.

June 27, 2019

Class 7-8

With new driver-assist features for heavy trucks, ZF has big plans for automating commercial vehicles in NA

ZF is making a push for broader brand awareness and higher market share for electrification and automation in North America. Details here on Equipment World.

June 19, 2019

Vocational

Radar-, camera-based driver assistance system now standard on Kenworth T680

The Kenworth T680 will now have the Bendix Wingman Fusion system as standard equipment. Learn more about the advanced driver assistance system here on EW.

July 27, 2018