Technology Division

The mission of the Technology Program is to adopt, develop, test and deploy simple and advanced integrated information technology solutions and innovative on-board commercial vehicle, driver, and roadside technologies. Through these activities, the Technology Division aims to improve safety and security, save lives, and prevent serious injury by reducing the number and severity of commercial motor vehicle crashes.

Featured Technology Projects

Driver Information Sharing Project (Enhanced CVISN)	Wireless Roadside Inspection Proof of Concept, Pilot and Field Operational Test
SmartPark Real-Time Parking Information for Truckers	Commercial Drivers License Third-Party Testing Anti-Fraud

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Thermal Imaging Inspection System	Employer Notification Service
Commercial Drivers License Third-Party Testing Anti-Fraud	Smart Roadside for Commercial Vehicles Operations
Safety and Security Technology Deployment	Enhanced Rear Signaling for Commercial Motor Vehicles
Evaluation of Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems	Natural Gas Fuel Systems
Indirect Viewing System and Related Tests	Hydrogen Fuel Systems
Integrated Vehicle-Based Safety Systems (IVBSS) Field Operational Test	CVISN Deployment Program, Support for Expanded Capabilities
Expanded Satellite Communication Test and Evaluation	Motor Carrier Safety Efficiency Study

Technology Publications

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Date	Title	Type
06/2008	Development of a Performance Specification for Camera/Video Imaging Systems on Heavy Vehicles - Final Report: Supporting Research (PDF - 6.80 MB)	Report
06/2008	Development of a Performance Specification for Camera/Video Imaging Systems on Heavy Vehicles - Final Report: Specifications (PDF - 1.90 MB)	Report
05/2008	2006 Annual Motor Carrier Efficiency Study Report to Congress (PDF - 87 KB)	Report
03/2008	Changes to Consider in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and North American Standard Inspection Procedures to Accommodate Hydrogen as an Alternative Fuel (PDF - 1.6 MB)	Report
02/2008	Vehicle Immobilization Technologies: Best Practices for Industry and Law Enforcement - Final Report (PDF - 3.6 MB)	Report
01/2008	Guidelines for use of Hydrogen Fuel in Commercial Vehicles (PDF - 2.3 MB)	Report
01/2008	Onboard Safety Technology Survey Synthesis - Final Report (PDF - 739 KB)	Report
01/2008	CDL Third Party Testing Anti-Fraud System - Final Evaluation (PDF - 590 KB)	Report
01/2008	Incentives for Deployment of Onboard Safety Systems - Final Report (PDF - 309 KB)	Report
01/2008	System Safety Plan for Commercial Vehicle using Hydrogen as an Alternative Fuel (PDF - 312 KB)	Report