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Keynote Speakers, Panelists Revealed for DeliveryCon Fleet Conference + Expo
The inaugural DeliveryCon Fleet Conference + Expo will take place in Las Vegas on October 16-18. It promises to be a can’t miss summit for anyone in the business of delivering just about anything, whether that be coast-to-coast haulers, last mile suppliers or corporate fleets.
“The panelists are top of their fields in the dealer, operator, supplier, and financial sectors of the market," said Chris Brown, conference chair.
To register or learn more about DeliveryCon in Las Vegas October 16-18, click here.
Jared’s Story: How Added Safety Equipment Saved a Driver’s Life
Jared Pridmore and his wife, Amanda are the proud owners of Precision Auto Glass in Conway, Arkansas. Their Safe Fleet story begins when they bought a new van for their growing company.
Just a few weeks after installing a Heavy-Duty Steel Partition from American Van, a Safe Fleet brand, Jared’s investment and his wife’s intuition would be put to the test.
Jared and a co-worker were inside his van idling in a road construction zone when a drunk driver crashed into the back of their vehicle at a speed between 80 to 90 miles per hour.
Connecticut DOT Tests New Device: Steering Wheel Breathalyzer
A device called Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS), placed inside a vehicle's steering column, can passively measure a driver's blood alcohol level through a person's breath. If an impaired person is detected in the driver’s seat, the vehicle won't start.
Connecticut’s DOT will test the system for 12 months. The program is being paid for by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and The Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety.
State Department of Transportation spokesperson Josh Morgan said the devices will be placed in six state vehicles to test the reliability of the system.
Electric Car Kidnaps Driver, ‘It’s Driving on It’s Own and It Won’t Stop’
Brian Morrison was in for a surprise when his daily commute turned into a nightmare. His MG ZS electric vehicle (EV) malfunctioned, locking him in his car while it raced down the road. His brakes would not respond to his touch, and the car refused to slow down.
His quick wit led him to call the police, who cleared the road as his car continued on. The only solution left to try was a controlled collision. They used the back of a moving van to gradually halt the runaway EV, telling Morrison to crash into the back of the van. They were successful. Technology failed this time, but good physics finally stopped the EV.
