Effective Methods to Safely Communicate with CMVs

Recommendation 29 in the Missouri Supply Chain Task Force’s final report focuses on the development of a communication method to relay critical information safely and effectively inside commercial motor vehicles (CMV) without posing a safety risk to the driver and the traveling public. Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has a need to communicate with drivers of CMVs about exceptions to the norm on their route. These exceptions can include stationary features, such as a low bridge clearance or steep grade, and variable road conditions such as a work zone, narrowed lanes, a crash ahead, or a weather impact. Many methods for notification involve sending notices through a phone application. However, federal law prohibits CMV drivers from touching a mobile phone or reading messages while in operation. Current applications do not distinguish between general text messages and critical route information. This research would identify effective ways (or a system) for timely notifications to drivers allowing them to make informed decisions on whether to continue on the route, detour, or park at a safe location. This should also result in a more reliable highway freight delivery system.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $200,000
• Contract Numbers:

  TR202410

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Missouri Department of Transportation

  1617 Missouri Boulevard
  P.O. Box 270
  Jefferson City, MO  United States  65102
• Project Managers:

  Hosey, Jenni

• Performing Organizations:

  Missouri Center for Transportation Innovation

  Lafferre Hall
  416 S 6th St.
  Columbia, Missouri  United States  65201

  University of Missouri, Columbia

  Department of Civil Engineering
  Columbia, MO  United States  65211
• Principal Investigators:

  Edara, Praveen

• Start Date: 20230701
• Expected Completion Date: 20250102
• Actual Completion Date: 0

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Commercial drivers; Commercial vehicles; Information dissemination; Traveler information and communication systems
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Motor Carriers; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01892507
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Missouri Department of Transportation
• Contract Numbers: TR202410
• Files: RIP, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Sep 7 2023 10:02AM