Heads up — Amazon is testing smart glasses with drivers in North America. What does that mean for us on the road?
Amazon says it’s running trials of AR-style glasses with drivers across North America and that it’ll tweak the tech before any big rollout. Plain talk: you might start seeing more heads-up displays and cameras in cabs down the line — but not tomorrow. 👀
Here’s what truckers should be watching for:
- 🚚 Possible perks: hands-free routes, live pickup/drop-off instructions, faster proof-of-delivery, and quicker inspections if the glasses can capture images or diagnostics without fumbling for phones or clipboards.
- 📸 Surveillance worries: cameras in glasses can mean more data collection — where you went, how long you stopped, and what you did at a stop. That raises privacy and management-monitoring concerns.
- ⚠️ Safety & regs: anything that distracts drivers is a red flag. The FMCSA and state rules on distracted driving still apply — so devices have to be non-intrusive and safe while you’re behind the wheel.
- 🔧 Tech growing pains: Amazon says it’ll refine the glasses first — expect bugs, limited features, and training needs during trials.
- 💰 Pay & lanes: not likely to change pay immediately, but if the tech speeds up deliveries it could reduce wait times and detention. Also could influence how fleets allocate lanes or loads if Amazon finds efficiency gains.
Bottom line: this could make some chores easier, like documenting a delivery or getting hands-free prompts, but it could also bring more eyes on your every move. Keep an eye on company policies, unions, and regulations as trials expand.
Share your take — would you wear them on a long haul? 👇
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