Should All Semi Trucks Be Required to Have Advanced Safety Technology?

[Freight Relocators]

The NTSB is recommending that advanced safety systems like automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control be mandatory on all semi trucks after investigating a fatal crash caused by driver fatigue. What do you think—should this technology be required in all trucks? Would it help reduce accidents, or are there other factors that need to be addressed first?

NTSB Calls for Advanced Semi Truck Safety Technology After Fatal Virginia Crash

NTSB urges more semi truck safety technology after a fatal crash caused by driver fatigue and lack of advanced safety systems

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[389 Hood]

Proper training needs to be first and foremost. Many of the 'new breed' operate that rig like a car. Trying to make U-turns, shaving corners instead of taking everything available and not dragging the trailer against the curbs or taking down a pole on the corner. If you are PAYING ATTENTION, non of this crap would be needed on a truck.

Steering wheel holders watching videos, talking on the phone, feet up on the dash, dressed like they are in their houses, having no clue in the world what is going on around them. Truck driving requires 100% of you attention at all times when that vehicle is moving. The carriers are partially to blame too. Always sending a driver messages on the onboard electronic systems, calling, texting, etc...

These trucks practically all have cameras with audio in them. Don't the monitors see the flashing lights of the video, the chatter of the phone conversations, the loud noise called music? It is their job to report these drivers to the carrier and have this stuff banned.

I could go on for hours about it all, but it all comes down to self responsibility.

 

[Hammer166]

Proper training needs to be first and foremost. Many of the 'new breed' operate that rig like a car. Trying to make U-turns, shaving corners instead of taking everything available and not dragging the trailer against the curbs or taking down a pole on the corner. If you are PAYING ATTENTION, non of this crap would be needed on a truck.

Steering wheel holders watching videos, talking on the phone, feet up on the dash, dressed like they are in their houses, having no clue in the world what is going on around them. Truck driving requires 100% of you attention at all times when that vehicle is moving. The carriers are partially to blame too. Always sending a driver messages on the onboard electronic systems, calling, texting, etc...

These trucks practically all have cameras with audio in them. Don't the monitors see the flashing lights of the video, the chatter of the phone conversations, the loud noise called music? It is their job to report these drivers to the carrier and have this stuff banned.

I could go on for hours about it all, but it all comes down to self responsibility.

Exactly! I have millions of incident free miles, why should I be required to put not ready for Prime Time technology on my truck?

 

[Electric Chicken]

Some of that stuff gets in the way more than it helps.

 

[Reptar]

No. Just no. I will echo the training needs to improve. But like with the other thread it either needs to be 100% automation or 100% human the half way systems are creating more bad than good.

 

[Mike]

Steering wheel holders watching videos, talking on the phone, feet up on the dash, dressed like they are in their houses, having no clue in the world what is going on around them.

Did you hack into my dashcam?

 

[Electric Chicken]

The cool thing about wearing the same brand and style of jeans, boots, and reflective shirts is nobody knows how far past laundry day you are unless they get close.

And since this is a super PC society they'll only talk about how bad you smell behind your back so it doesn't really matter.

 

[Electric Chicken]

Did you hack into my dashcam?

I've seen you. You dress like there could be a pickup bball game any minute and you want to be prepared for it.

 

[Rigjockey]

None of this crap should be on trucks. Training needs to be better!
The race to the bottom is never ending.

 

[389 Hood]

How many here drive in flip-flops, a wife beater T-shirt and baggy ass shorts that go down to your knees?

I'm sure there are a few, but I don't think they are among the regulars here.

 

[Reptar]

How many here drive in flip-flops, a wife beater T-shirt and baggy ass shorts that go down to your knees?

I'm sure there are a few, but I don't think they are among the regulars here.

I don't even own flip flops.

 

[389 Hood]

I don't either. And I'm in the land of sand and sunshine. My preference is my TopSiders. I always worn a uniform when at work. That was pretty much mandated due to the work I did. Even on my own it was generally work pants and a shirt and always boots. Looking professional usually garners you a lot of respect at the customer for both you and the company.

 

[Reptar]

I don't either. And I'm in the land of sand and sunshine. My preference is my TopSiders. I always worn a uniform when at work. That was pretty much mandated due to the work I did. Even on my own it was generally work pants and a shirt and always boots. Looking professional usually garners you a lot of respect at the customer for both you and the company.

Yeah I'm high viz long sleeve shirt work pants and boots while working. I been wearing uniforms or something close to it for work since I was 16. I look as professional as I can can't help the stains on the high viz though because of the crap that collects on tarps. I replace them once a year.

 

[Duck]

I don't even own flip flops.

Flip-flops (actually brown crocs that look like sandals) are currently the only footwear I have, other than my waterproof boots for when I need to go in the basement and figure out WTF is wrong with the sump pump.

I had two pairs of work boots right next to where I decided to charge a lithium RC car battery, and they got burned up.

I've got another pair in the back of a truck somewhere on it's way here from the internet.

 

[Electric Chicken]

I wear slides (I guess they're called) not the between the toes flip flops around the house. Sometimes even when I'm working on the truck.

At work and in public it's always the boots. I've found them to be even more comfortable than sneakers.

 

[Reptar]

Flip-flops (actually brown crocs that look like sandals)

Uuuummmmm ok crocs I'm good with, they go over the toe. Sandals though...I just can't do it personally but if it works for you go for it.

I wear slides (I guess they're called) not the between the toes flip flops around the house. Sometimes even when I'm working on the truck.

At work and in public it's always the boots. I've found them to be even more comfortable than sneakers

I wear slides to shower at truck stops. I tend to wear crocs at home in the warmer months. But yeah when I go out somewhere I typically have on boots. If you get a good set of boots that fit well, they are just as good as or better than sneakers for moving around.

 

[389 Hood]

Believe it or not, I got my best use out of Walmart brand GUS boots. Steel toe, low rise, (over the ankle) and lace up. The inside wore out before the sole did, they never let my feet get wet and they were comfortable right out of the box.

I tried all of the $100+ boots and 4-6 months is the best I could get out of them. Dancing around on concrete slabs all day will wear anything out pretty quickly. The $40 Walmart boots lasted the longest. Now it seems everyone wants $200 for a pair of decent boots.

 

[Reptar]

Believe it or not, I got my best use out of Walmart brand GUS boots. Steel toe, low rise, (over the ankle) and lace up. The inside wore out before the sole did, they never let my feet get wet and they were comfortable right out of the box.

I tried all of the $100+ boots and 4-6 months is the best I could get out of them. Dancing around on concrete slabs all day will wear anything out pretty quickly. The $40 Walmart boots lasted the longest. Now it seems everyone wants $200 for a pair of decent boots.

Yeah as a technician I wore out $40 Walmart boots every 3-5 months. Never saw the GUS brand up here. I got Brahmas. They were oil/slip resistant and steel toed. With all the chemicals that got on them every day I couldn't see spending more money on boots that would wear out and get ruined anyway. They were comfortable and fit the need at the time.

When I left that life I wanted to get something good and that would last. I dropped 170$ on ariat work boots. Takes me about 2 1/2 years to wear through the soles. I have a habit of grinding the ball and the heal of the sole. I assume from my pivot turning like I'm marching. But I keep em oiled and brush clean them when necessary and I can stay dry in calf deep water....as long as I tuck my pants into my boots before wading in. They are comfortable and I don't have to constantly replace laces because there aren't any.

 

[Mike]

How many here drive in flip-flops, a wife beater T-shirt and baggy ass shorts that go down to your knees?

Sketchers slip in's with non slip work tread, shorts, and a t-shirt.

I know all the folks with their saggy jeans, nasty boots, and chains keeping their empty wallets from being stolen are convinced I'm what's wrong with trucking today, LOL.

 

[Reptar]

Sketchers slip in's with non slip work tread, shorts, and a t-shirt.

I know all the folks with their saggy jeans, nasty boots, and chains keeping their empty wallets from being stolen are convinced I'm what's wrong with trucking today, LOL.

Not gonna lie when I did van, I wore work shoes, shorts, and t-shirts (usually with the company logo). But a lot of places I go now require high viz, long sleeves and work boots with steel toe. So that's my attire. What the customer wants the customer gets.