With driver technologies, managing your fleet just became a whole lot easier. Whether it’s remote diagnostics technology that helps you identify potential issues before they become problems or side object detection systems, Kenworth offers customizable technology to suit your fleet’s ever-changing demands.
Driver assistance technologies help you prioritize safety while keeping your fleet and operation running. In this edition of the Papé Kenworth blog, let’s take a closer look at these driver assistance technologies–and how they can help your operation.
Safety First
In addition to diagnostic tools via Kenworth TruckTech+, which helps you diagnose and solve potential problems before they impact your operation, Kenworth offers a wide variety of driver assistance technologies designed to keep your fleet safe.
Here are 5 driver assistance technologies your operation can benefit from:
#1 Side Object Detection
Kenworth’s side object detection system monitors the truck’s blind spots. If an object or vehicle has entered these blind spot zones, the driver will receive audible and visual alerts. This is an essential safety feature when maneuvering through tight delivery sites or making lane changes, and can also support night driving.
#2 Adaptive Cruise Control
Improve your fleet’s efficiency and driver’s ease with adaptive cruise control. Adaptive cruise control reads traffic conditions and sets the pace, all via a front-facing radar sensor. The technology settings ensure a set distance from other vehicles, and as road conditions clear, will allow the truck to re-accelerate accordingly. This takes the guesswork out of setting the most efficient and safest speeds, improving overall productivity and reducing driver fatigue.
#3 Lane Departure Warning
Kenworth’s lane departure warning system monitors the truck’s location and automatically creates an audible warning whenever an unintended lane change is detected, alerting the driver to make a correction.
#4 Driver Performance Assistance
The Driver Performance Assistant module monitors and scores driving techniques in real-time. The system shows drivers how to optimize the truck’s performance, whether that means coasting longer, braking with less force, or using the engine brake. This system helps maintain the longevity of your vehicle, and is standard on every Kenworth with a PACCAR MX-13 engine.
#5 Predictive Cruise Control
Predictive Cruise Control is different from standard cruise control. Predictive Cruise Control uses GPS and digital maps to anticipate changes in terrain and grade, adjusting speed in order to maximize fuel efficiency.
Safety & Efficiency
With these driver assistance technologies, your fleet gets to enjoy increased productivity, and less fatigue and burnout–all while increasing safety on the road.
Papé Kenworth is committed to maximizing your uptime with power management strategies and zero-emission solutions, along with improving driver safety with driver assistance technologies. Let us be your solution. Reach out to us to learn about the best trucks for your fleet, along with the customizations that will keep your operations moving.
