Virginia Tech Transportation Institute  

Blacksburg,  VA 
United States
https://www.vtti.vt.edu/DHVY
  • Booth: 1460

Although automated driving systems (ADS) for trucks promise increased safety, productivity, and efficiency, it is not clear how they should be integrated into fleet operations with conventional vehicles. The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) has assembled a team of experts in the fields of ADS, data collection, safety data analysis, data repositories, naturalistic driving, roadway infrastructure, statistical methods, and truck fleet operations to develop and demonstrate a pragmatic Fleet Concept of Operations, or CONOPS. This CONOPS will provide the trucking industry with clear guidelines on how to safely implement—and benefit—from ADS-equipped trucks. Additionally, data from CONOPS real-world demonstrations will provide the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) with critical information to inform rulemaking regarding ADS-equipped trucks.  

The roadshow will highlight demonstrations of ADS developed under the Trucking Fleet CONOPS project, a four-year, $10 million effort sponsored by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Federal Highway Administration. The roadshow will showcase a live ride-and-drive for attendees to experience the capabilities of an ADS truck. Additionally, the roadshow will provide a behind-the-scenes look at ADS-equipped truck cross-country corridor operations, as well as a port queuing demonstration highlighting the safe deployment of ADS technologies in port operations. 

 Show Specials

  • Although automated driving systems (ADS) for trucks promise increased safety, productivity, and efficiency, it is not clear how they should be integrated into fleet operations with conventional vehicles. The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) has assembled a team of experts in the fields of ADS, data collection, safety data analysis, data repositories, naturalistic driving, roadway infrastructure, statistical methods, and truck fleet operations to develop and demonstrate a pragmatic Fleet Concept of Operations, or CONOPS. This CONOPS will provide the trucking industry with clear guidelines on how to safely implement—and benefit—from ADS-equipped trucks. Additionally, data from CONOPS real-world demonstrations will provide the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) with critical information to inform rulemaking regarding ADS-equipped trucks.  

    Stop by Booth 1460 to learn about the Trucking Fleet CONOPS project, a four-year, $10 million effort sponsored by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Federal Highway Administration. The booth will showcase a behind-the-scenes look at ADS-equipped truck cross-country corridor operations, as well as a port queuing demonstration highlighting the safe deployment of ADS technologies in port operations. 

  • To support safe implementation of automated driving system-equipped trucks in mixed fleet operations, the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and Pronto are thrilled to sponsor an innovative and interactive Ride-and-Drive demonstration at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s (TMC) 2022 Annual Meeting in Orlando, March 7-9, for attendees to experience the capabilities of an ADS truck.

    Attendees will have the opportunity to ride in a Pronto ADS truck (with a safety driver) as it queues behind a traditional truck (non-ADS-equipped truck) on a closed-course route. This outdoor demonstration will also feature a static display of ADS hardware and equipment, with Pronto engineers highlighting the unique elements of ADS parts and information for mechanics and fleets.

    Demonstrations will be held every half hour from 9am-2:30pm on Monday (3/7) and Tuesday (3/8) and from 8:30am-12pm on Wednesday (3/9). Please note that seating is limited in order to accommodate seating restrictions in the ADS truck. Please sign up early to reserve your seat! Walk-up opportunities will be available on Wednesday and will be accommodated on a first come, first serve basis.

    Signup for Monday: https://vttiprontorideanddrivesignupvip.questionpro.com

    Signup for Tuesday/Wednesday: https://vttiprontrideanddrivesignup.questionpro.com

 Press Releases

  • To support safe implementation of automated driving system-equipped trucks in mixed fleet operations, the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and Pronto are hosting a series of roadshows to engage the public and share information about the functionality, benefits, and limitations.

    Although automated driving systems (ADS) for trucks promise increased safety, productivity, and efficiency, it is not clear how they should be integrated into fleet operations with conventional vehicles. The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) has assembled a team of experts in the fields of ADS, data collection, safety data analysis, data repositories, naturalistic driving, roadway infrastructure, statistical methods, and truck fleet operations to develop and demonstrate a pragmatic Fleet Concept of Operations, or CONOPS. This CONOPS will provide the trucking industry with clear guidelines on how to safely implement—and benefit—from ADS-equipped trucks. Additionally, data from CONOPS real-world demonstrations will provide the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) with critical information to inform rulemaking regarding ADS-equipped trucks.  

    The roadshow will highlight demonstrations of ADS developed under the Trucking Fleet CONOPS project, a four-year, $10 million effort sponsored by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Federal Highway Administration. The roadshow will showcase a live ride-and-drive for attendees to experience the capabilities of an ADS truck. Additionally, the roadshow will provide a behind-the-scenes look at ADS-equipped truck cross-country corridor operations, as well as a port queuing demonstration highlighting the safe deployment of ADS technologies in port operations. 

    The roadshow will showcase an innovative and interactive ride-and-drive for attendees to experience the capabilities of an ADS truck. Attendees will have the opportunity to ride in a Pronto ADS truck (with a safety driver) as it queues behind a traditional truck on a closed-course route. The ADS truck will navigate a workzone scenario along the route.  

 Products

  • ADS Trucking Fleet CONOPS-Dataverse
    Data from the CONOPS will include qualitative data from roadshows and site-specific ADS-equipped truck data (e.g., video, kinematic, radar, GPS, and other sensors) during demonstrations in (1) Port Queuing, (2) Cross-Country, and (3) Exit-to-Exit....

    • The CONOPS is a comprehensive project that describes Automated Driving System (ADS) characteristics from the viewpoint of the truck fleets that will use ADS technology. One important goal of the project is to provide the USDOT and the public with access to data on ADS trucking operations that can support safe and effective deployment. Data from the CONOPS will include qualitative data from the CONOPS roadshows. The CONOPS roadshows include qualitative surveys that gauge perceptions and acceptance of ADAS/ADS technologies. Data from the operations and site-specific data from the in-situ demonstrations of ADAS/ADS-equipped trucks will include (a) data generated from the operation of the advanced driving assistance system (ADAS)/ADS-equipped trucks (including video, kinematic, radar, GPS, and other sensors), and (b) driver monitoring data. Data includes the following ADAS/ADS demonstrations in (1) Port Queuing, (2) Cross-Country, and (3) Exit-to-Exit.

  • Trucking Fleet CONOPS for Managing Mixed Fleets
    To provide the trucking industry with clear guidelines on how to safely implement and benefit from automated driving system (ADS)-equipped trucks, VTTI and expert partners are developing and demonstrating a Fleet Concept of Operations (CONOPS).
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    • Automated driving systems (ADSs) for trucks promise increased safety, productivity, and efficiency. To provide the trucking industry with clear guidelines on how to safely implement and benefit from ADS-equipped trucks, VTTI and expert partners are developing and demonstrating a Fleet Concept of Operations (CONOPS), a comprehensive document that describes ADS characteristics from the viewpoint of the truck fleets and includes eight key sections: ADS Installation and Maintenance Guide for Fleets, ADS Inspection Procedures, Driver State Monitoring Technology and Protocol, Motor Carrier Guide to Insuring ADS-Equipped Trucks, Identification of ADS Safety Metrics/Variables, ADS Road Readiness Rating System, Data Security/Transfer Protocol, and Cybersecurity Best Practices. The CONOPS includes a series of demonstrations to show how truck fleets can integrate more ADS functionality into fleet and business models.

  • Insuring Autonomy: Auto Insurance and Risks
    The introduction of autonomous vehicles (AVs) comes with significant public policy questions and challenges. This Travelers Institute® position paper outlines Travelers’ view of how insurance will meet society's needs in an AV world....

    • In January 2021, the Travelers Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers Companies, Inc., released the latest version of its position paper “Insuring Autonomy: How Auto Insurance Will Lead Through Changing Risks.” The paper, initially published in 2018, presents the company’s assessment of how the existing auto insurance structure can be leveraged for autonomous vehicles. The updated report reaffirms Travelers’ belief that the auto insurance industry will play a critical role as lawmakers, regulators and society adjust to innovations in transportation. The paper also provides specific recommendations that can help establish a framework for insuring autonomous vehicles as their use increases. 

    Click here to download a copy of the position paper: Insuring Autonomy | Travelers Institute

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