ATLANTA ā The upcoming federal electronic logging device mandate will spur a dramatic increase in technology adoption next year, but implementation could be messy as many carriers continue to wait as long as possible before installing the devices, analysts and technology vendors said.
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Senators Endorse Safety Potential of Autonomous Driving Technology
The advancement of autonomous trucks and cars would dramatically improve safety and reduce congestion along key freight corridors nationwide, the transportation funding leaders in the Senate said Nov. 16.
November 21, 2016Bendix Spicer Passes Air Disc Brake Milestone
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake announced its Bendix ADB22X air disc brake has surpassed the 1.5 million-unit production mark since it was introducedĀ more thanĀ 10 years ago.
November 17, 2016Dollars and Data
Todayās financial reporting software is allowing carriers to go well beyond simply tracking accounts payable and accounts receivable.
November 18, 2016āCoopetitionā Continues in Truck Tech Sector
The trucking industryās technology sector has long been characterized by a galaxy of partnerships and integrations connecting various vendorsā systems. Through these integrations, fleets have been able to assemble the technology components of their choice to build an enterprise system tailored to their operations.
November 17, 2016Tranztec Develops Platform to Modernize Data Visualization
LAS VEGAS ā Tranztec Solutions Inc. has developed a data visualization platform designed to give fleets a more modern, intuitive way to manage their operations.
November 17, 2016Finding the Right Data in āBig Dataā
There is a lot of talk about how trucking can maximize the value of ābig data,ā but sometimes lost in the discussion is how to ensure fleets are using the right data.
November 17, 2016Online Video Marketing: Medium Has Become Too Easy, Inexpensive for Fleets to Ignore
While video marketing already is on the radar of many fleets, recent indications are that the medium will continue to explosively transform the web for years to come. Video- and photo-sharing social media startup Instagram ā a mere blip on the webās radar a few years ago ā now boasts 500 million users. Snapchat, another social media network that incorporates video, is growing nearly as ferociously.
November 17, 2016Targeting Tire Pressure
Many fleets are using technology that monitors tire pressure or automatically adds air as a way to improve fuel efficiency, extend tire life and prevent expensive roadside service calls, but these systems also could play an important role in the industryās efforts to curb emissions in the years ahead.
November 18, 2016Mercedes-Benz Showcases āVision Vanā
It may have been the flashiest vehicle on display at the 2016 IAA Commercial Vehicles Show.
November 17, 2016