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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Smart Infra-red 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
08/2009	Fleet Study of Brake Performance and Tire Pressure Sensors (PDF - 2.78 MB)	Report
06/2009	Concept of Operations (ConOps) for Wireless Roadside Inspection (PDF - 2.78 MB)	Report
03/2009	The Motor Carrier Efficiency Study 2007 Annual Report to Congress (PDF - 146.84 KB)	Report
02/2009	Benefit-Cost Analyses of Onboard Safety Systems (PDF - 1.57 MB)	Tech Brief
02/2009	Analysis of Benefits and Costs of Forward Collision Warning Systems for the Trucking industry (PDF - 81.23 KB)	Report
02/2009	Analysis of Benefits and Costs of Roll Stability Control Systems for the Trucking Industry (PDF - 1.23 MB)	Report
02/2009	Analysis of Benefits and Costs of Lane Departure Warning Systems for the Trucking Industry (PDF - 1.65 MB)	Report
02/2009	Motor Carrier Efficiency Study Phase I (PDF - 4.56 MB)	Report
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