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ATAs Spear Urges Senate to Fund Truck Parking, Freight Tech

At a Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing, ATA President Chris Spear emphasized the significance of adopting technologies and applications designed to facilitate the flow of freight.

July 23, 2025
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Trailer Connectivity Becoming More Intelligent

There was a time when preventive maintenance on trailers was perforned every three months. Then it stretched to four months, and now its at six. Connected technology is a big reason why.

April 14, 2025
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Platform Science CEO: Connectivity Could Transform Trucking

This increased connectivity, enabled by greater data sharing, may be the next truly transformative shift in the trucking industry, said Jack Kennedy, Platform Science CEO and co-founder.

March 11, 2025
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Trucking Technology Connects the Dots for Carriers

As connected trucks rack up miles and pile up data, fleet managers can increasingly make use of the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence to access and act on the incoming information.

August 30, 2024
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DOT Safety Plan Promotes Wireless Communications on Roadways

USDOT released a plan to promote the advancement of a developing technology enabling vehicles and road infrastructure to communicate with each other to improve safety.

August 16, 2024
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Fleets Learn to Utilize In-Cab Technology

Some fleet operators are finding the right balance between software use and customization to map better routes, save money and simplify a wide array of functions.

October 23, 2023
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Trimble Continues Quest to Improve Connectivity in Trucking

Trimble is seeking to streamline industry workflows and forge closer connections among drivers, trucks, carriers, shippers and logistics providers.

September 27, 2023
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Carmakers Are Failing the Privacy Test

BOSTON Cars are getting an F in data privacy. Most major manufacturers admit they may be selling your personal information, a new study finds.

September 6, 2023
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How the Fleets of the Future Operate

In June 2022, we asked "What role does connectivity play in the deployment of electric and autonomous vehicles?" NadaJiddou, Executive Vice President and General Manager for Road Ready, answered. Originally presented during our Transport Topics Magazine Event -Optimize- we isolated the discussion to make it easier for you to enjoy and to share.

August 1, 2023
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Reduce the Noise: How to Solve Fleet Data Overload

Trucking companies today are inundated with fleet data. The constant juggling of system logins, dashboards, and alerts is not only overwhelming, but its inefficient and generates higher operating costs.

January 26, 2023