As much of the world discovered during the COVID-19 pandemic, commercial freight carriers are the lifeblood of the global economy. If freight doesn’t move efficiently, you end up with product shortages and soaring prices. Commercial freight carriers face an enormous amount of pressure to keep goods moving, no matter what it takes. Doing so creates a major challenge for fleets, who must balance safety with efficiency and speed in everything they do. It’s a balance many struggle to maintain. Large trucks and buses experienced 180,949 accidents on U.S. roads in 2022 . As high as that number sounds, it’s a figure that’s about average for the last few years. Fortunately, there’s now an array of new technology that’s driving digital transformation in the commercial carrier industry, enabling fleets to improve safety without sacrificing speed and efficiency. Here’s an overview of the principal technologies involved in the shift and how they’re impacting carriers’ safety practices. IoT and realtime vehicle telemetry One of the most important technologies making its way into the commercial carrier industry is the Internet of Things (IoT). This refers to various internet-connected sensors and devices that enable a wide array of real-time functionalities. In the trucking industry, […]
K&X Design and Investment Technology, LLC
Invest The Invisible Impact
K&X Design and Investment Technology, LLC
Invest The Invisible Impact
