FedEx Freight | Bells and Whistles

[silent trucker]

The first step in requiring all the noise technology in new tractors. The bells and whistles aren't going away...

US to seek automated braking requirement for heavy trucks

In a reversal from Trump administration policies, U.S. auto safety regulators say they will move to require or set standards for automatic emergency braking systems on new heavy trucks. The Department of Transportation, which includes the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...

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[Streaker69]

Ooooo more stuff that can break. I wonder how much those regulators are getting in kickbacks?

Our shop is understaffed and the out of service line is almost completely doubled up. Let's see what this does.

 

[silent trucker]

And one yard I know of just fired a 20+ year driver for disabling the lane camera...

 

[Streaker69]

Tampering with company property is a huge no-no.

You can get fired for switching the monitor on one forklift to another. I'm going to the shop for everything and I don't touch anything on them.

 

[joe bucker]

When this comes to civilian vehicles, boy will the people hate it. The motoring public hates the ldws systems.

 

[truckingBORED]

When this comes to civilian vehicles, boy will the people hate it. The motoring public hates the ldws systems.

And then they file class action law suits.

 

[Mework]

And one yard I know of just fired a 20+ year driver for disabling the lane camera...

Yeah don't **** with any of the cameras. There are reports sent every week of camera issues to FM and if we find anything tampered with...

 

[Mework]

When this comes to civilian vehicles, boy will the people hate it. The motoring public hates the ldws systems.

Alot of newer cars already have it, but its not alarms its vibrating seats or warning lights...

 

[mattbob]

Alot of newer cars already have it, but its not alarms its vibrating seats or warning lights...

I want a vibrating seat, just sayin

 

[SMOKESTACK]

I want a vibrating seat, just sayin

https://vibrider.com/ Just put one on a friends Street Glide for ye's girl .
I never did a car or truck seat but I'd do it for you mattbob .

 

[SMOKESTACK]

Works on All Motorcycles, All seats!....
I know a few office chairs that need this.

 

[silent trucker]

Yeah don't **** with any of the cameras. There are reports sent every week of camera issues to FM and if we find anything tampered with...

I'm told some idiots are using a rubber wedge that holds the "snooze" button in. This supposedly triggers a fault report.

 

[mattbob]

https://vibrider.com/ Just put one on a friends Street Glide for ye's girl .
I never did a car or truck seat but I'd do it for you mattbob .

damn, why not

 

[SMOKESTACK]

I'm there for you Brother , you will look fwd to going to that tractor but it will end up being the most jump seated unit in the fleet .

 

[Snaponfan1]

Putting something in ldw momentary disable switch to force closed will set code for switch shorted. Also, disconnecting LDW speakers will set code for open circuit. Mechs are supposed to report it