Technology in trucking industry
February 24, 2023

3 Tech Trends Disrupting the Trucking Industry—in a Good Way

Today, nearly every industry—including trucking—is considering the adoption of some type of technology. From more efficient fleet management to improved safety and advances in data analytics, the following are three key areas where the trucking industry can benefit from today’s technological advances.  

1. Fleet management hardware and software have become a top tech priority for many trucking and transportation businesses to improve fleet operations and performance. 

The valuable data provided by this modern technology allows companies to track fleet metrics—including key performance indicators—to better identify areas for improvement. According to Rand McNally Fleet, important areas where fleet data is being used include:  

  • Safety incidents
  • Fuel management
  • Hours of service violations
  • Engine hours
  • Route performance
  • Time on-site
  • Inspection results
In the past, people tracked their fleet data by word of mouth, spreadsheets, sticky notes, and calendar reminders. In today’s digital world, those methods of the past aren’t going to cut it. The latest fleet data management hardware and software have provided businesses with new ways to use fleet data … to reach business goals and serve more clients along the way.”

Source: Rand McNally Fleet

2. Vehicle safety has always been a major concern in the trucking industry – so it comes as no surprise that technology is being applied to promote safer driving and reduce accidents. Today’s technology is helping companies gather informational data on driver behavior such as speeding, load weight, etc., allowing them to identify drivers in the fleet who may require additional training in specific areas. 

In an article about trucking technology and safety, the news source SDC Executive notes that:

[n]ew and innovative trucking safety technology has played an integral role in reducing crashes over the past decade through a mix of video recording, speed monitoring and predictive analytics. Technology can also inform safety procedures, reduce risk and potentially lower insurance rates.

3. Big data analytics are being used in the trucking industry to aid in a number of key areas, such as defining travel routes, estimating delivery times and helping identify possible infrastructure issues that lie ahead on the roadways. 

According to RCG Logistics, data analysis can be derived from various sources such as: “the vehicles themselves, fleet management and maintenance, financial management, human resources, and other business areas that can contribute to overall system improvement.”

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