Marc Canton and Tony Yankovic discuss biometric vehicle technology, driver monitoring, connected data, cybersecurity, and what it could mean for fleets.
Vehicles are getting smarter, but what does that mean for the people driving and managing them?
In Episode 248 of **The Fleet Success Show**, Marc Canton and Tony Yankovic talk about new and emerging vehicle technology, including fingerprint and retinal recognition, driver monitoring, connected diagnostics, vehicle-to-vehicle communication, and remote vehicle controls.
They look at both sides of the technology. Some of these features could improve safety, security, and maintenance. At the same time, they raise real questions about privacy, data ownership, cybersecurity, driver trust, and how much control a vehicle should have.
For fleet leaders, these technologies are worth watching as they become more common in the vehicles entering their fleets.
Key Takeaways
- Biometric technology could change how drivers access and interact with vehicles.
- Driver monitoring may help identify fatigue, distraction, and other safety concerns.
- Connected vehicles could improve diagnostics, maintenance, and collision prevention.
- More vehicle data raises questions about who owns it and who can access it.
- Greater vehicle connectivity brings new cybersecurity risks for fleets.
- Fleet leaders will need to balance safety and useful technology with privacy, trust, and control.
Speakers
Marc Canton is VP of Fleet Strategy at RTA Fleet and host of *The Fleet Success Show*. He brings hands-on fleet and transportation experience to conversations about fleet operations, technology, leadership, and strategy.
Tony Yankovic is a fleet management expert and regular contributor to *The Fleet Success Show*. He brings decades of practical experience in fleet operations, safety, maintenance, and performance.