automated

LLN (5/30/19) – Ticket cameras are coming to Pennsylvania and Connecticut, but being discouraged in Ohio and possibly banned in Texas. Also, the FMCSA lays out a road map for regulatory action over the next few months, including Hours of Service, automated vehicles, driver training and more. Meanwhile, a Homeland Security advisory about Chinese-manufactured drones has implications for automated trucks. We’ll have information about upcoming truck shows. And a logistics company with a concerning claim about ELDs.

0:00-9:57 – Newscast

9:57-24:43 – Future FMCSA regulatory action

24:43-39:38 – Traffic cameras; truck shows

39:38-49:23 – Drones and automated trucks; ELD claim sparks concerns

We tried out an updated setting on Tesla’s Navigate on Autopilot that allows the car to automatically make lane changes without any additional input from the driver. We also discuss the state of other partially automated driving systems on the market and share our concerns on what this trend means for the future. Plus, we answer questions about octane ratings, in-car controls, and vehicle data loggers.

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SHOW NOTES

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00:30 - Tesla’s New Automatic Lane Change Feature With Navigate on Autopilot

16:01 - Question 1: Will I Damage My Car If I Use Higher Fuel Octane Than Required?

18:11 - Question 2: Do Modern Cars Have Data Loggers?

20:34 - Question 3: Should In-Car Controls Have Standardized Requirements?

22:56 - Question4: Toyota Prius AWD vs. Subaru Impreza Hatchback?

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Tesla’s Updated Navigate on Autopilot Requires Significant Driver Intervention

https://www.consumerreports.org/autonomous-driving/tesla-navigate-on-autopilot-automatic-lane-change-requires-significant-driver-intervention/

Cadillac Tops Tesla in Consumer Reports’ First Ranking of Automated Driving Systems

https://www.consumerreports.org/autonomous-driving/cadillac-tops-tesla-in-automated-systems-ranking/

Self-Driving Systems Rankings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X06tXpg7yiA

2018 LA Auto Show: 2019 Toyota Prius AWD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uuYO8OIjl8

4K Review: 2017 Subaru Impreza Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bze9pGvsiY

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Peggy says safety has to be a priority when creating AVs (automated vehicles) and partnerships are focused on shortening the time between now and the age of autonomy. She shares examples of partnerships and projects that are going to help put more AVs on the road. She adds that we need to talk about new ways to test the technology and work together as a community to bring it to fruition safely.

LLN (5/10/19) – Today, we’ll discuss two upcoming events in safety blitz season: Brake Safety Day is around the corner, so make sure your tubes and hoses are in good shape. And we’ll have what you need to know for CVSA’s annual Safe Driver Week in July. Also, a recent survey reveals some of company drivers’ unique concerns. Meanwhile, more and more trucks are going outrageous speeds in truck stop parking lots. And OOIDA is pursuing some issues and opposing others for a new highway bill.

0:00-9:57 – Newscast

9:57-24:43 – Brake tubes and hoses

24:43-39:38 – Company driver survey; Operation Safe Driver; speeding trucks

39:38-49:22 – Fighting the bad in a new highway bill

LLN (4/10/19) – A trucking couple is honored for years of work helping families find missing truckers. Also, van and reefer rates continue to move sideways while flatbeds were mostly unchanged. Meanwhile, OOIDA is surveying company drivers about industry issues. Average diesel prices hit their highest mark since December 2018. Canada is implementing new driver training rules province by province. And the secretary of transportation faced some tough questions about autonomous vehicles and infrastructure earlier today.

0:00-9:57 – Newscast

9:57-24:43 – Missing truckers network; company driver survey; Canada driver training

24:43-39:38 – Van and reefer rates; diesel prices up

39:38-49:23 – Highway bill; autonomous vehicles

LLN (3/22/19) - We’ll tell you who in recent news has been good and who’s been bad with some Roses and Razzberries. Also: Toby Young offers a preview of the upcoming Mid America Trucking Show. A motor carrier is forcing some California truckers to choose between leaving the state and giving up their trucks. Jon Osburn is getting ready for the big show in Louisville. And we’ll have the latest on automated vehicles.

00:00 – 09:26 – Newscast

09:26 – 24:13 – Roses and Razzberries

24:13 – 39:07 – MATS Preview, and the whereabouts of the Spirit Truck, plus California bill might outlaw diesel trucks.

39:07 – 48:51 – OOIDA talks AV in Washington D.C

Tom Livne is the CEO and co-founder of Verbit.ai. The company provides an AI-driven transcription service for the legal and academic markets that guarantees 99.9% accuracy through a combination of speech-to-text automated speech recognition and human editors. Verbit recently raised $23 million less than one year after raising a seed round of $11 million on the strength of 400% growth. Previously, Tom was co-founder and President of AppInsight. He is a graduate of the Yale School of Management and Technion, and earned a law degree from IDC Herzliya.

LLN (3/14/19) – State officials pursue changes to speed limit rules. Also, a report on automated trucks says deployment could be decades away. Meanwhile, Changes are proposed in driver employment applications. We’ll have information about upcoming truck shows. A special guest is expected at MATS. And the TSA starts a new advisory committee on surface transportation security.

0:00-9:26 – Newscast

9:26-24:13 – Automated truck study; driver employment applications

24:13-39:07 – Speed limits; truck shows

39:07-48:51 – Security committee; special guest at MATS

LLN (3/1/19) – Bryan Martin shares advice on how to choose which used truck to buy. Also: Large carriers want to increase twin trailer lengths from 28 feet to 33. Rumors are spreading about the split sleeper berth rule. A push to allow 18 year olds to drive trucks interstate is based on the claimed driver shortage. And what federal transportation officials are saying about automated vehicles, transportation funding and more.

0:00-9:26 – Newscast

9:26-24:13 – Choosing a used truck

24:13-39:07 – Twin 33s; split sleeper; driver shortage

39:07-48:51 – Feds on automated vehicles, etc.

LLN (2/20/19) – Spot market demand helps stem the tide of falling rates. Also: A good relationship with your tire dealer is one of the most important things you can do for your tires. Diesel prices have increased. And the insurance market could have a big impact on automated vehicles.

0:00-9:41 – Newscast

9:41-24:25 – Tire advice

24:25-39:22 – More freight demand; diesel prices up

39:22-49:09 – Insurance and automated vehicles

Peggy and Sara Brown, vice president of marketing, MultiTech Systems, discuss the big things that have changed in the past 10 years. She also says adding a communication pipe and transmitting data has value, but at the same time, there is potentially even more value to build processing power into edge devices. Taking it even further, there is an opportunity to automate decisionmaking, which improves worker safety. They also dive into the topics of data security, cellular connectivity, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) programs.

Truckers discuss fuel prices, what loads are paying, fuel surcharges and, of course, the weather. Also: Record keeping is a necessity for owner-operators, and specific paperwork is required by federal rules. Meanwhile, some transportation researchers pursue platooning to solve certain industry problems. And the new Congress continues to fill out its committee rosters.

0:00 – 9:41 – Newscast

9:41 – 24:25 – Required documents and audits

24:25 – 39:22 – Fuel prices, rates and more

39:22 – 49:10 – Congressional committees

Transportation researchers recently discussed autonomous vehicles and a supposed driver fatigue meter. Also: Missouri lawmakers consider solutions to the state’s road and bridge funding gap. And we’ll provide an update on the ELD situation in New York.

0:00 – 9:41 – Newscast

9:41 – 24:25 – TRB meeting

24:25 – 39:22 – Missouri road funding gap

39:22 – 49:09 – New York ELD update

We’ll take a look ahead at 2019 trucking issues such as compensation, detention time, automation and other technology. Also: Freight and rates return to normal. Diesel prices drop even as oil takes an upturn. OOIDA pushes to get the per diem tax deduction back for company drivers.

0:00 – 9:26 – Newscast

9:26 – 24:11 – Detention time and technology

24:11 – 39:07 – Freight, rates; diesel prices drop

39:07 – 48:55 – Per diem push

How does the Capitol Christmas tree get from one end of the country to the other safely and securely? Also: Jon Osburn offers tips to avoid cold and flu season. We’ll have another of our trucking Christmas carols. And what’s next now that a bill on automated vehicles has died.

0:00 – 9:41 – Newscast

9:41 – 24:25 – Capitol Christmas tree

24:25 – 39:22 – Avoiding colds and flu

39:22 – 49:08 – Next on automated vehicles

Tolls get a fresh look from state legislatures searching for highway funds. Also: U.S. Rep. Sam Graves discusses his priorities for when he becomes the ranking Republican on the U.S. House Transportation Committee. We’ll have another of our trucking Christmas carols. And a bill on automated vehicles is held up by senators’ objections – again.

0:00 – 9:41 – Newscast

9:41 – 24:25 – U.S. Rep. Sam Graves

24:25 – 39:22 – States look at tolls

39:22 – 49:08 – Automated vehicle bill held up again

The FMCSA has rejected a number of ELD exemption requests. Also: OOIDA speaks out on the latest Automated Vehicles document. States work to accommodate truck platooning. And a board works to align U.S. and Canadian truck regulations.

0:00 – 10:11 – Newscast

10:11 – 24:55 – ELD exemption requests rejected

24:55 – 39:51 – Accommodating truck platooning

39:51 – 49:39 – Aligning U.S. and Canadian regulations

Senators are taking a look at how we’re going to pay for highways moving forward. We’ll have that, plus: an effort in Nevada would allow truckers to show registration and their license on their smart phone; an effort to end a fee for truckers in Pennsylvania; and Senate action on automated vehicles.

0:00 – 10:11 – Newscast

10:11 – 24:55 – How to pay for highways

24:55 – 39:51 – Nevada smart phone license; ending a fee in Pa.

39:51 – 49:39 – Senate action on automated vehicles

A call and a request for a favor led a trucker to fulfill an item on a veteran’s bucket list. Also: Got truck insurance? Then you have to file a MCS-90. The passing of President Bush will have an effect on the workings of government this week. And we’ll have the latest on automated vehicles.

0:00 – 10:11 – Newscast

10:11 – 24:55 – A call, a favor and a 600-mile trip

24:55 – 39:51 – Truck insurance and the MCS-90

39:51 – 49:39 – Government turns toward funeral; automated vehicles

On today’s episode, we are going to be discussing the art of Automated System Design 

It's a subject that is often associated with just marketing, but it spreads much wider throughout the business model and should be adopted where it can add value whether that be via speed or productivity/convenience to your clients and your team

We are all precious about our time, with so many demands on this limited resource I see it all too often people working extremely hard to save a penny and are blind to the thousands that are leaking out of other areas in their businesses due to lack of efficiency.

The investment into automating your systems professionally, and then making a business commitment of time and money to implement them will pay dividends many times over.

The starting point is recognising that automation is developing and fast, especially with bots and AI.  Businesses need to embrace this and look beyond the initial investment and focus on the longer-term returns.

In today's episode of #TheOpenMike Podcast, we will cover the process around Automated System Design plus much more. 

I’m privileged to be joined today by a widely respected expert in this field and a very grateful and warm welcome to Scott Richins for joining us today from Phoenix Arizona.

Thanks for taking time from your extremely busy schedule to join us today Scott.