Rear Object Detection System
A common problem that commercial truck drivers have is a limited amount of space when backing into loading docks. Many times these drivers will bump the dock while trying to maneuver into tight spaces. This most frequently happens from the blind side of the truck while backing.
There have been recent technological advances that are available to truck drivers that can help to eliminate damage to docks, trailers, or trucks while backing. Truck drivers can now purchase rear object detection systems that will alert the driver when objects get within the set distance of the back of the truck.
The rear object detection systems use either radar or sonar technology to transmit a signal to sensors that are placed on the rear of the vehicle. The sensors can be adjusted to the driver's preference with a normal maximum of 10 to 20 feet of detection.
These systems typically become operable either when the vehicle is placed in reverse or as the ignition is put into the on position. There are some issues with the use of these systems though. The sensors are normally placed in the rear of the trailer and the display unit will be located in the cab of the truck. These units will need to be used together and the display units are not interchangeable with the sensors. This limits the amount of driver that will be able to use these units to drivers that exclusively use their own trailers. If a driver were to use another trailer that was also equipped with the sensors the unit would not work properly.
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