The virginia tech transportation institute (vtti) seeks funding to develop and implement CMV driver training on the use of advanced driver assistance system (adas) technologies. 1) develop adas…

The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) was awarded a $490,251 Project Grant from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance High Priority Activities Grants and Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 20.237). The grant, awarded on September 1, 2024, will fund the development and implementation of training programs for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers on the use of advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) technologies. Key project deliverables include:

1. Development of ADAS training videos for CMV drivers
2. Creation of an educational website to house the training videos and other data-based information on CMV ADAS
3. Development of immersive virtual reality ADAS training for CMV drivers
4. Implementation and dissemination of the trainings through CMV industry events

This grant supports the FMCSA's objective to enhance CMV safety, compliance, and technological capabilities through targeted interventions and advanced solutions.

The virginia tech transportation institute (vtti) seeks funding to develop and implement CMV driver training on the use of advanced driver assistance system (adas) technologies. 1) develop adas training videos for CMV drivers 2) create an educational website to house the videos along with other data-based information on CMV adas 3) create immersive virtual reality adas training for CMV drivers and 4) implement and disseminate the trainings through CMV events.