What do you think of GPS systems?

Oct 25, 2012

That’s what the American Transportation Research Institute wants to find out, and they’re soliciting feedback from both drivers and carriers in regards to their feelings about navigation systems and how they impact the industry and, specifically, driver safety.

Recent reports — and even state politicians — suggest the use of GPS devices is responsible for crashes.

See Overdrive sister site CCJ‘s report for more info on the survey, or click here to visit ATRI’s site to take part in the survey. It’s brief and confidential, ATRI says.

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