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: john@mntruck.org• 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