Will truckers embrace driver-facing cameras? New study provides insight
Driver-facing cameras are not popular among the professional truck-driving community. An ATRI survey turned up some interesting feedback about the controversial technology. Also, we’ll hear from a fitness instructor who learned the ins and outs of life behind the wheel to tailor a program for drivers to incorporate exercise into their day to better their physical and mental health. And Texas is starting down the path to a pilot program to test vehicle miles traveled – and commercial vehicles are the first target. Meanwhile, several states are eyeing changes to their fuel tax, with many focusing on fuel tax relief.
9:43 – Study focuses on driver-facing cameras.
24:03 – Designing a fitness program for truckers.
38:47 – Texas considers test of VMT.
Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
- Starting Saturday, Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker will be at the Petro in Jackson, Miss. That’s at 970 Interstate 20. Stop in to join or renew OOIDA membership for two years at $50. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Be sure to check out the Mother Trucker Yoga website.
- Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
- Find out how to listen to Land Line Now on TNC Radio.
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Study focuses on driver-facing cameras
Driver-facing cameras are not popular among the professional truck-driving community. No surprise there. But a recent survey conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute did turn up some interesting feedback about the controversial technology. Alex Leslie, research associate with ATRI, joins the show with details on what they found.
Designing a fitness program for truckers
We’ll hear from a fitness instructor who learned the ins and outs of life behind the wheel to tailor a program for drivers to incorporate exercise into their day to better their physical and mental health.
Texas considers test of VMT
Texas is starting down the path to a pilot program to test vehicle miles traveled – and commercial vehicles are the first target. Meanwhile, several states are eyeing changes to their fuel tax, with many focusing on fuel tax relief.