Automated technology in trucking and the data gathered from them can help reduce crashes and save lives, technology providers said. The providers recently discussed benefits of the technology in a recent webinar hosted by Transport Topics, a publication of American Trucking Associations.

Pete Allen, chief client officer for MiX Telematics, said the technology solutions provider has systems allowing for in-cab coaching of drivers. Chris Sluss, vice president of Seeing Machines, said it offers an in-cab sensor alerting drivers if they take their eyes from the road. Tom Leach, regional manager for Mobileye, said it’s the largest provider of collision avoidance systems, providing drivers up to three seconds to avoid a crash.    MORE