Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Deals On Wheels Australia

    GUARDIAN Angel

    May 11, 2020 5 minutes
    Words | Anjali Behl

    Fatigue and driver distraction are two of the most notorious contributors to road accidents, prompting authorities worldwide to implement regulations and policies that encourage the use of road safety and fatigue management technologies.

    In Australia, a recent study tested the success, sophistication and benefits of using an innovative driver monitoring system that aims to detect driver fatigue and distraction. The $6.5 million co-operative research centre project, titled the ‘Advanced Safe Truck Concept’ (ASTC), was funded by the Australian Government in partnership with Canberra-based driver monitoring technology company Seeing Machines, the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC), Ron Finemore Transport Services and Volvo Trucks Australia.

    The project involved studying driver behaviour over many months using the latest in-cab driver monitoring technology from Seeing Machines. The research team fitted 10 of Ron Finemore Transport’s trucks with the

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from Deals On Wheels Australia

    Deals On Wheels Australia3 min read
    New station A WELCOME RESOURCE
    Rod Hannify is no stranger to long hauls behind the wheel of truck bringing freight from state to state across Australia. Over the years, Hannify says he has found music, radio shows, and more recently, audiobooks, have provided welcome company while
    Deals On Wheels Australia3 min read
    Norway…it’s Electrifying!
    It’s an easy, uncluttered drive of three hours or so from Gothenburg in Sweden to the Norwegian capital Oslo, on excellent roads that don’t deteriorate at the border. There were some electric cars sharing the highway, but not many. Approaching Oslo’s
    Deals On Wheels Australia1 min read
    ATA Celebrates Major Heavy Vehicle Rest Area Breakthrough
    The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has welcomed a commitment to deliver heavy vehicle rest areas across Australia. The federal government’s first budget has committed an additional $80 million for heavy vehicle rest areas over the next four ye

    Related Books & Audiobooks