Commercial Vehicle Forum 2025

Modernisation of CVs: Improving Driver Safety and Vehicle Security

Track 2

Mr. Shantanu Sonar

DGM Responsible for Active Safety and Automation (ADAS), Daimler Truck Innovation Center India (DTICI)

Ms. Harinder Pal Kaur

Head of Logistics in Northern Cargo Service, JIS Group

Mr. Anirban Banerjee

Former Director, Volvo Construction Equipment

Mr. Sivakumar Uppaluri

Global Technology Manager, Volvo Group

Mr. SHANKAR VENKATACHALAM

Head - OE Business, ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Ltd

Mr. TEJAS KAMOD

President - Technology, Accolade Electronics

Mr. Dixit Kumar Mohla

General Manager, Corporate Planning and Digital Transformations, SML Isuzu Ltd.

Mr. Mihir Patil

Associate Director, Transport Logistics & Mobility, Crisil
  • ADAS in Commercial Vehicles
  • Emerging safety technologies: Lane departure warnings, collision avoidance systems, automatic braking, blind-spot monitoring,
  • Employing technology for accident prevention: Use of telematics and predictive analytics.
  • High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP)- Cornerstone of CV security in India.
  • Securing CVs with technology: Remote locking & monitoring, biometric security, immobilisers, etc.
  • Other security provisions: CSMS (Cyber Security & Management Systems), fitness certificates, GPS tracking under AIS-140
  • High-strength steels improve vehicle safety by enhancing crash resistance and meeting evolving safety standards