In the absence of a quick fix to increase the number of trucks on the road to keep up with rising freight demand, another option is to find a way to wring out more utilization of the trucks already on the road.
September 26, 2018Editorial
Editorial: Opportunities and Challenges
The opportunities and challenges inherent in the technological revolution underway in trucking are evident throughout this week’s issue of Transport Topics.
June 7, 2018Perspective
Opinion: Better Data Through ‘Coupled’ Connected Technology
Fleet executives want technology that can solve their problems today — and in the future. They want to grow revenue while improving service levels and reducing cost, as doing so will produce better service for customers and generate better results. Anything that threatens these things is bad for business — especially unplanned downtime.
May 11, 2018BusinessTechnologyEquipment
Discs or Drums?
Not all fleets are convinced of the benefits of air disc brakes. But suppliers maintain there is a growing acceptance of them for heavy-duty trucks, driven by an increase in the deployment of active safety technology, such as collision mitigation and avoidance systems.
May 11, 2018Perspective
Opinion: The Financial Case for Technology Investment
It’s no secret that technology is rapidly changing the business of trucking. Electronic logging devices, automation, electric power and advancements in telematics are or may soon affect the way transportation companies plan, execute, compete and succeed.
May 7, 2018Editorial
Editorial: A Relevant Conversation
The term “relevant” is used frequently to describe industries, products and services, and whether the subjects of those discussions have any relevance to modern society can cause fiery debate.
May 2, 2018Perspective
Opinion: Could Data-Driven Technology Lead the Trucking Industry to Nirvana?
The trucking industry has hit a few roadblocks in recent times. Driver shortages, increased competition from outside the industry and slow acceptance of technological advances are just a few of the hurdles that have brought stagnancy to our sector.
April 18, 2018BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety
Tire Technology Offers Cost Savings, Reduced Maintenance for Fleets, Industry Reps Say
Technology is rapidly evolving and continuously emerging across many facets of the trucking industry, and tires are no exception. Tire manufacturers report that the connectivity and digital capabilities they provide offer improved efficiencies, cost savings and reduced maintenance for their fleet customers.
April 9, 2018BusinessTechnologyLogisticsTop 50
Investment in Technology, Innovation Is Changing Business of Logistics
The combination of technology and innovation is changing the business of transportation and logistics in ways that are both potentially disruptive and critical to improving existing processes. And the changes are coming from inside and outside of the industry.
April 3, 2018GovernmentTechnology
SmartDrive Launches New Platform, Sees Growth in Fleets Using Company's Technology
SmartDrive Systems, a provider of video systems and analysis for fleets and drivers, is launching a new risk-management platform that combines data from a variety of sources.
March 23, 2018