john hausladen, president minnesota trucking association · 2018-05-11 · truck technology john...
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MINNESOTA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION
Driver Assist & Automated Truck Technology
John Hausladen, PresidentMinnesota Trucking Association
MINNESOTA TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONMission & Values
MTA’s mission is to serve as the voice for a safe and successful Minnesota trucking industry
MINNESOTA TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONToday’s Topics
• Safety first• Truck driver will remain in the cab• Recent trucking company tests• OEM incremental development• The decision to purchase• Trucking industry policy priorities
MINNESOTA TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONLarge Trucks Involved Fatal Crashes
1980 – 2015
2015:3,598
MINNESOTA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION
Large Trucks Fatal Crash Rate(Per 100 Million Miles) 1980 – 2015
2015:1.29
MINNESOTA TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONTruck Driver Will Remain in Cab
• High demand for professional truck drivers
• Truck driver will remain in the cab, but role will evolve
• Automated technology will assist with certain driving tasks (ala airline pilot)
• Technology will attract new, digitally-savvy people to the profession
MINNESOTA TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONRecent Trucking Tests
• 33 companies developing technology• Big splash but backing off
MINNESOTA TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONFreightliner Inspiration May 6, 2015
MINNESOTA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION“Driverless” Beer Delivery
October 25, 2016
MINNESOTA TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONStarsky Drone Trucks
February 17, 2018
MINNESOTA TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONLinked More Likely Next
MINNESOTA TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONOEM Incremental Development
Evolution not revolution
MINNESOTA TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONCurrent Technology
• ABS Brakes• Traction Control• Enhanced Stability Control• Collision Mitigation Systems, front
radar, side radar• Lane Departure Warning Systems• Camera / video imaging systems• Intelligent Power Train
Management • Onboard Diagnostics and under
dash mounted interfaces• Remote Diagnostics• Remote Power Train Updating• Vehicle Performance Monitoring• Pre & Post Trip Inspection Systems
• Hill Start Aid• Tire pressure monitoring / inflation
systems• Auto tire chains• Air actuated 5th wheel release • Remote Keyless Entry w/ power
locks• Low voltage disconnect systems• Telematics systems • Outside Lamp Monitoring and Light
Test Systems• Trailer interface systems• Bluetooth Radio• Solar Panels mounted on roof• Automated Transmissions
MINNESOTA TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONThe Decision to Purchase
• Safety• Fuel costs• Hours of service• Vehicle uptime• Driver retention• Productivity• Driver wellness• Capitol costs• Resale
MINNESOTA TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONTrucking Policy Priorities
• Safety & security• Flow of interstate
commerce• Federal preemption and
state’s rights• Uniform state laws• Freedom of choice vs.
mandates• Infrastructure and
connectivity
MINNESOTA TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONHow to Reach Us
• Phone: 651-646-7351• Fax: 651-641-8995• E-mail: [email protected]• Web Site: www.mntruck.org
MINNESOTA TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONToday’s Topics
• Safety first• Truck driver will remain in the cab• Recent trucking company tests• OEM incremental development• The decision to purchase• Trucking industry policy priorities