These systems actually work well. I had one in my Lexus IS 250 and it was wonderful. Useful also were the Lane Keeper and the cameras. Trucks and other vehicles should all have them.
http://www.supplychain247.com/article/us_cars_trucks_require_collision_prevention_systems
Uday Karmarkar is a respected researcher. Nothing here is a big surprise, but the view is clearly stated,
The U.S. Can’t Count on Technology to Revive the Job Market – http://pulse.me/s/45FZDW
Here is evidence of a truck driver shortage. There are some interesting numbers on the site. Truckers average only $41,930 a year in salary. and the turnover rate is 96%. so folks don’t stay long in one job, and possibly leave trucking altogether.
It’s time to take care of our truckers! Make their work easier.
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