Trucking fleet owner John Vaccaro became a big believer in automatic emergency braking, dashcams, and other advanced safety systems after he nearly lost his business due to what could have been a so-called nuclear verdict. This episode of HDT Talks Trucking is sponsored by Double Coin. Are automatic emergency braking systems ready for prime time? As the comment period wraps up on the federal government’s proposal to make AEB mandatory, HDT Talks Trucking brings you Deborah Lockridge's interview with John Vaccaro of Bettaway. Topics in this episode include: John Vaccaro's nuclear verdict nightmare Investing in advanced safety systems New Freightliner Cascadias with Detroit Assurance 5 Driver reaction to new safety system Dashcam advances Safety beyond technology A culture of safety Dig Deeper into AEB, ADAS, and Nuclear Verdicts How a Trucking Company Fought Back a Nuclear Verdict Are ADAS and AEB Finally Ready for Prime Time? How to Make Automatic Emergency Braking Right For Your Fleet

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