Future Truck Program Position Paper 2015-2: Future Driver Distraction Guidelines

The issue of driver distraction in Class 7-8 commercial vehicles has two major components. First, the vehicle often contains multiple information/warning devices and systems which can be confusing and distracting. Second, interactive electronic devices and systems can be added or brought into the driver compartment. The compounding effect of excessive informa- tion, warnings and alarms within the interactive electronic devices can result in high levels of driver distraction. Accordingly, TMC’s Future Truck Committee urges the development of industry-wide guidelines for the installation and use of these devices in Class 7-8 commercial vehicles. Until these industry-wide standards can be established, TMC recommends manu-facturers, suppliers, and fleets take a common sense approach to these devices to minimizedriver distraction.

Issued: October 2015