"The Backup Warning Solution
For Commercial and Industrial Vehicles"

The Official TailGauge^® Product site.
The Original Innovators of
Vehicular Backup Sensor Systems, since 1997.

Made Durable for INDUSTRY
but Easy Enough to Install for Consumers.

We have AFFORDABLE solutions for both TRUCKS and CARS.

This product is endorsed by the
America's Independent Truckers Association

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"This is a product that really works. It takes the guesswork out of knowing how close or far you
 are from anything. It replaces doubt with feet and inches! You must experience this product!
 It is one of a kind. Finally a solution to backing up your truck or big rig!"

Larry Daniel
President, America's Independent Truckers Association

"This unit has worked very well since installation. We anticipate it will continue to provide added safety and security resulting in a significant reduction, if not elimination, of future backing accidents. We are a firm believer in the effectiveness of this unit in providing added backing protection."

Ron Wheeler
City of Clovis, Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, Clovis, CA

The TailGauge Sensor Bar is a unique driver backup warning system we devised to help truckers identify obstacles behind their rigs. Designed to install on vehicles with no significant bumper (such as 18 wheelers, cube trucks, etc.) or with large moving parts (where running cables or installing accessories might otherwise be difficult). This is a custom built system; each unit is made to order specifically for your application.

With the exception of the display or speaker (which is mounted in the driver's area inside the cab) all of the components are conveniently self-contained in a two-piece unit that mounts on the rear of the vehicle. You need only mount the bar unit, and the component case, connect the power leads, run the display or speaker cable to the front of the vehicle, and power it up. It's that easy. It's that simple. Patent Pending.

What distinguishes our systems from other systems?

Our systems incorporate “Smart Sensor Technology”, a form of “artificial intelligence.” What does this mean to you?

• Our systems will react differently to a moving obstacle than to a stationary one. For example, someone walking or running behind your vehicle would be recognized by TailGauge as a “fast moving object”. A “fast moving object” would trigger the system to signal a “hit” alert, while a stationary or slowly moving object at the same distance might register without the “hit” warning. (The same “hit” alert will sound in the event any object comes within 18” of the vehicle, regardless of how fast either the vehicle or object is moving.)

• The TailGauge system can distinguish between objects at different distances from the vehicle. For example, if there is a person 5 feet away from the vehicle and a telephone pole 4 feet away, the system will alternate between both objects, first displaying one distance, than the other, to make sure you see both. If the person decides to move, the system will pay more attention to them than to the stationary pole.

• TailGauge systems can see wide objects up to 15 feet away. They are programmed not to identify most objects at that distance, in order to prevent unnecessary alerts. However, if the object is wide and is in your vehicle’s path, the system is designed to register it.

• TailGauge significantly reduces false alarms. Our systems are programmed to ignore small pieces of trash or leaves blowing in the wind, rain, hail, snow, etc. that might cause other, less sophisticated, warning systems to sound a false alarm.

• TailGauge systems have been designed with “limited peripheral vision” to provide detection of objects in a 45º field to the left and right of the rear of the vehicle. This feature allows TailGauge to warn you of objects next to (but behind) the vehicle without registering objects that are not in the path of the vehicle, and thus not relevant to the driver. If an object in peripheral view looks like a problem, TailGauge will identify it, alert the driver, and react as though the object might be in his/her path. In addition, TailGauge will identify objects along the curb to help you avoid hitting them, and will provide you an accurate reading of distance to the car behind you as you parallel park (great for those who have difficulty judging distance while backing up).

The Sensor Bar is custom built to client specifications, and can be special ordered with a variety of options, including:

Ø       Type of warning indicator – You have a choice of voice speaker audio warning or digital display with audio warning.

Ø       Length of Display or Speaker extension – Depending on the length of the vehicle in question, we custom make the display or speaker extension cables to meet your needs.

Ø       Paint – The Sensor Bar comes in a standard gray color but TailGauge can paint the bar in a variety of colors.

Hear what the Sensor Bar audio warning sounds like

Backup warning systems to fit just about every commercial application

SensorBar Warranty

Photos show primary components of some of the different versions  of the TailGauge Sensor Bar truck backup sensor system. Uninstalled Sensor Bar. Paint color optional.

TailGauge Sensor Bar Installed on Refuse Truck LED display installed inside cab area. Note that our system is being used in conjunction with a camera (The camera not part of the bar system)