Tracking technology

The Case for Vehicle Tracking

Drivewyze, a leader in connected truck services and operator of the largest public-private weigh station bypass network in North America, is showcasing its Safety+ safety suite during a seven-minute live demonstration.

In today’s episode, we talk about the challenges of tracking freight, and how we can change telephone calls into telematics updates. Our special guest is Ryan Rogers, CEO of freight location tracking startup TextLocate.

For many large carriers, communication is automated, but those fleets are in the top 1% of all registered carriers. For the rest of trucking, tracking still involves a phone call. In this episode, we look at ways to make tracking methods transparent and available to all.

Is it possible to make this simpler?

Stockholm-based TrusTrace plans to use the capital to expand globally, enhance product development and “continue leveraging cutting-edge technology and the best minds in the industry to achieve positive, restorative change for people and the planet,” said Shameek Ghosh, CEO and co-founder.

While new trailer orders are booming to meet capacity demands, 20% of the nation’s fleet could be sitting idle on any given day. Why?

A number of technology companies made announcements of new products or features last week, including Verizon Connect, SkyBitz, Lytx, Rand McNally and Cargo Chief.

The Trucker Tools driver mobile app was introduced in 2013, and new features have been added continuously over the past several years.

Subpar consistency and poor compliance are enough to cost a brokerage its profitability and, ultimately, the company’s life.

The new tracking system allows real-time monitoring of transported goods across a variety of markets including food & beverage, pharmaceuticals and micro-mobility.

In this commentary by Ekim Saribardak, he writes about new track and trace technologies that can revolutionize the shipment of ocean freight.

Dothan, Alabama-based AAA Cooper Transportation said it will start offering a free GPS shipment tracking system to its customers starting on July 28.