In today’s trucking industry, safety isn’t optional—it’s essential. Modern fleets have invested heavily in ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) technologies like lane departure warnings, forward collision alerts, and automatic emergency braking. But simply having these systems installed isn’t enough. What matters is knowing they’re working.
That’s where ADAS Health comes in.
What is ADAS Health?
ADAS Health refers to the ongoing monitoring, diagnostics, and performance assessment of a truck’s ADAS systems. These systems rely on complex sensor networks, radar, and onboard processors to function properly. Even a slight misalignment can jeopardize driver safety and compliance.
ADAS Health includes:
- System Functionality: Are cameras, radars, and sensors working?
- Calibration Status: Is every component aligned and active?
- Real-Time Monitoring: Are fault codes or degraded performance being detected?
Why it Matters:
Many fleets assume that if their trucks aren’t showing fault codes, their ADAS is working fine. But recent data says otherwise.
- 4.4% of trucks develop an ADAS-related issue monthly
- 2.1% develop a critical ADAS issue each month that could compromise collision mitigation
- Nearly 30% of ADAS failures are due to tampering or disconnection
For fleet managers, pinpointing the exact trucks with issues can be overwhelming. It could take hours—even weeks—to sort through thousands of safety events, identify a single radar misalignment, or recognize a pattern hidden in event graphs. And worse, some issues arise only after data sets are processed and reviewed.
That’s why proactive monitoring is crucial.
Enter SafetyDirect by Rand McNally
Unlike traditional dash cam or video-based coaching platforms, SafetyDirect is built from the inside out. It doesn’t guess what happened based on camera footage—it connects directly to the truck’s private CAN network to understand exactly what the truck did and when.
Key features include:
- ADAS Health Monitoring for collision mitigation, lane departure, adaptive cruise, and more
- System performance insights that differentiate between driver error and system action
- Event prioritization powered by Practical AI
- Monthly fleet-wide health reports to proactively address risk
Real-World Value:
By activating existing, pre-installed hardware in most OEM trucks, SafetyDirect offers immediate insight into:
- Missing or disconnected video feeds
- Malfunctioning or uncalibrated radars
- Drivers not responding to warnings
- Braking events triggered by vehicle systems vs driver input
SafetyDirect doesn’t just review events when something goes wrong—it reviews everything, all the time. Instead of relying on mechanics or drivers to notice when a system is down, SafetyDirect ensures you know there’s a problem before there’s an incident.
The Result?
- 57% fewer crashes with 4 months of deployment
- 30% drop in crash-related costs
- 21% reduction in insurance costs
- 10x ROI in the first year
You’ve invested in ADAS. Make sure it’s working.
With ADAS Health monitoring from SafetyDirect, you don’t just get visibility—you get clarity, compliance, and control. That’s not just smart fleet management—that’s safety, simplified.
