Mercedes Trucks launches connected traffic warnings for enhanced road safety

Mercedes Trucks is introducing a new driving assistance system, Connect Traffic Warnings, designed to improve road safety by providing real-time alerts on truck dashboards. Using IoT technology, it communicates hazards like accidents, fog, or slippery roads between vehicles and infrastructure. Alerts are triggered 10 seconds before an event, though some drivers may be concerned about cognitive overload. Mercedes and Volvo Trucks are leading this technology in Europe, with Mercedes offering it as a standard feature on new trucks with active TruckLive contracts.