One of the best advantages of today’s technology is making your driving duties easier every day. While some aspects of driving a commercial vehicle seem to never age, trucks are getting new updates on more driver-friendly technology available on the market. With efficient GPS, load boards, self-driving technology and more – drivers can benefit by staying organized throughout their entire fleet.

Let’s take a closer look at the latest technologies for commercial drivers.

Dispatching and Loading Apps

Thanks to technology, truckers can finally plan their dispatch and loading tasks efficiently and hassle-free. The tasks that once required long phone conversations, costly round trips, and low-quality platforms are now solved with just a click of an app.

In fact, three trucking entrepreneurs Harry Hover, Paul Svindland, and Bill Busbice Jr developed the HWY Pro app. The app provides the benefits of planning trips with its “load insight” function. The app also allows truck drivers to handle their tasks and deliver their haul with ease. The HWY app also allows users to plan their deliveries with less time and effort.

Voice Control System

If finding your way is too risky or difficult to do while driving, truckers can use a voice control system to give verbal commands instead. This app also allows you to control the temperature, adjust the audio, access your phone and use your navigation system in your vehicle. The voice control system will recognize various voice commands that be easily monitored with the press of a button.

Self-Driven Delivery Trucks

According to the New York Times, Uber’s self-driving vehicle subsidiary Otto delivered a ton of beer from Fort Collins, Colorado to Colorado Springs. The delivery was part of Uber’s major goals of becoming a large transportation network that is responsible for delivering anything across the globe. Despite the mixed reactions from drivers, both parties can agree on the safety and efficiency of this new technology. As most drivers are paid by the mile, self-driven cars mean fewer accidents and higher paychecks.

Driver Assist Systems

With new features being added to vehicles every day including improved audio and internet capability, roadside safety is always the main factor. Driver assist systems use sensors and cameras to ward off any signs of incoming danger such as cars or pedestrians in your blind spot. The system will give you either an audible or visual warning when it senses danger as well as apply the brakes for you to prevent an accident.

Without a doubt, the latest advancements in technology are making life easier for commercial drivers across the globe. This list of technologies is only the beginning as more companies are looking for new ways to making life safe and comfortable on the road.