Wabco launches TailGUARD rear blind spot detection system in North America

Oct. 3, 2019
TailGUARD monitors stationary and moving objects behind the trailer to activate vehicle brakes to slow or stop the vehicle to prevent impending collisions.

Wabco Holdings Inc. introduced TailGUARD for commercial trailers in North America at the National Tank Trailer Carriers (NTTC) Tank Truck Week 2019 fall meeting in Nashville, Tennessee.

TailGUARD is a rear blind spot detection system with active braking designed to help mitigate rearward collisions. Active braking is enabled when paired with Wabco Roll Stability Support (RSS) on trailers. TailGUARD monitors stationary and moving objects behind the trailer, such as pedestrians, vehicles, cargo, and infrastructure, to activate vehicle brakes to slow or stop the vehicle to prevent impending collisions. Sensors mounted to the trailer monitor an approximately six feet radius and activate if the brakes are not applied within two or more feet of the object.

“TailGUARD is part of Wabco’s Intelligent Trailer Program solutions, which enable manufacturers to differentiate their products in a crowded marketplace by offering options to decrease running costs, reduce downtime, and enhance safety for their fleet partners,” said Jon Morrison, president, Wabco Americas. “TailGUARD expands blind spot monitoring to the rear of the tractor-trailer combination, in keeping with Wabco’s commitment to extend safety around the entire vehicle. We anticipate TailGUARD will help drivers more safely maneuver their trailers, prevent unnecessary damage to their equipment and their surroundings, and ultimately contribute to Wabco’s mission to save lives.”

Wabcois demonstrating TailGUARD at NTTC in partnership with EnTrans International and Circle K Stores, Inc.

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