Advances in technology are giving trucking companies increasingly sophisticated ways to combat distracted and drowsy driving — two of the biggest threats to fleet safety.
March 18, 2016Business, Technology
PeopleNet, Wabco Partner on Tire-Pressure Monitoring System
Fleet telematics provider PeopleNet has added an integration with a tire-pressure monitoring system from Wabco.
March 22, 2016Government, Business, Technology
Capitol Agenda for the Week of March 22: Moving on to Plan B
Proponents, including American Trucking Associations, who were unsuccessful in attaching a meal and rest break provision to the aviation bill are moving on to Plan B. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
March 22, 2016Business, Technology
Zonar Offers Fuel-Usage Application
Trucking technology firm Zonar announced the general availability of its Ground Traffic Control Performance fleet-management system, including an application designed to help fleets coach their drivers to reduce fuel consumption.
March 21, 2016Technology, Business, Government, Safety, Autonomous
Combating Driver Distraction, Fatigue
Technology, Business, Safety, Equipment
Suppliers Offer Systems That Monitor Drivers’ Faces for Alertness
Several technology suppliers are offering onboard systems that monitor the driver’s face for signs of distraction or drowsiness.
March 18, 2016Technology, Business, Government, Safety
Beyond Trailer Tracking
Carriers now are deploying a variety of onboard sensors that can tell them if a trailer is loaded or empty, when its doors open, the temperature of its cargo or if a pallet moves.
March 18, 2016Technology, Business, Autonomous
The ‘Internet of Things’ Takes Hold in Trucking
It wasn’t long ago that the Internet was used mainly for sending e-mail, browsing news sites or making purchases, generally from a desktop computer. But that is changing rapidly due to one of the defining technology trends of our time — the proliferation of devices and objects connected to networks to gather and transmit data.
March 18, 2016Technology, Business, Government, Fuel, Equipment, Safety
Adoption of Trailer Aerodynamics Continues to Grow, Report Finds
Fleets have ramped up their investments in trailer aerodynamics systems in recent years to improve fuel economy, and federal regulations are expected to drive further adoption, a new report found.
March 18, 2016Technology, Business, Equipment, Safety
ITLC Corner: Omnichannel Networks Demand Flexibility
Retailers are working to identify technologies that will help them build better omnichannel networks, with everything from warehouse distribution systems to mobile devices for in-store staff included in the mix.
March 18, 2016Business, Technology, Autonomous
Overhaul Develops Web Tool, Focused on Higher-Value Freight
Overhaul, a service seeking to capitalize on new trucking technology, announced the development of its Web platform and mobile app, which targets small carriers and shippers of higher-value cargo.
March 18, 2016