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Explore the latest in transportation telematics with news and analysis from Transport Topics. This section highlights developments in fleet tracking, data analytics, compliance tools and real-time vehicle monitoring systems. Stay informed on how transportation telematics is transforming efficiency, safety and decision-making across the trucking and logistics industry through connected technology and intelligent fleet management solutions.

BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Telematics Strengthens Communication Between Delivery Driver and Dispatch

Last-mile delivery for any fleet operation — big or small — is only as efficient as the communication between the driver and dispatch.

October 9, 2020
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

A Lesson in Idling

I was presented the opportunity to drive the 2020 Ford Transit for a week.

October 9, 2020
BusinessTechnology

With Workers Shifting to Home Offices, IT Investments Help Keep Freight Moving

The need to shift back-office employees to remote work only added to the strain on fleets and third-party logistics providers.

September 25, 2020
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Trailer-Tracking Unit Furthers VHub Telematics Integration

Digital asset-sharing platform vHub announced that its integration of telematics offerings now includes the TrackLight taillamp GPS trailer-tracking solution from Anytrek and the 4W Telematics trailer tracking system.

July 27, 2020
BusinessTechnologySafety

Some Fleets Turn to Cameras to Help Mitigate Rising Insurance Costs

Many trucking companies have installed cameras in their vehicles as a way to coach drivers and avoid protracted litigation, but onboard video also can help address rising insurance costs in the transportation industry.

May 5, 2020
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelAutonomous

Taking Truck Technology Mainstream

Highlighting the role of technology in freight transportation could broaden the industry’s appeal to a new generation of workers and entrepreneurs who just might consider careers in this essential business.

March 6, 2020
Technology

How Fleets Can Use Telematics to Protect Vulnerable Road Users

In this MiX Telematics white paper, we look at the challenges faced by vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists, why it needs to be a focus for fleets and how telematics can help make roads safer for all.

February 1, 2020
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Fleets Grapple With Question: How Many Subscriptions Do We Need?

Trucking executives are increasingly confronting the same proliferation of decisions that vex consumers who are shopping for online video services — to subscribe or not to subscribe?

November 14, 2019
Fuel

Reduce Your Fleet’s Fuel Consumption

In this MiX Telematics white paper, we discuss the large impact of fuel costs on fleets, how to measure fuel consumption, the factors that influence fuel consumption and 7 ways you can easily reduce fuel costs.

October 3, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentPerspective

Perspective: Trucking’s Telematics Systems Are Only as Good as the Losses They Prevent

Rising insurance premiums are a perennial stress for many motor carriers, many of which are now installing telematics systems with the latest safety technologies to mitigate cost increases.

September 16, 2019

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