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The old adage “separating the wheat from the chaff” technically describes the process of separating grain from the casing in which it’s grown, but over the years, the saying has broadened to describe any process that isolates what’s valuable by winnowing out what’s worthless.

The emergence of wearable technology, such as smartwatches, has given consumers a new way to communicate, track their health and process payments, but some fleets and technology suppliers believe these devices also can serve as valuable tools in trucking operations.

As capacity tightens and government regulations make drivers’ time even more valuable, carriers and shippers are embracing technology to choose the most profitable and efficient shipping lanes, set rates and reduce empty miles.

SAN ANTONIO — Travis Graham, a 24-year-old technician who works at Rush Truck Center in Orlando, Florida, was named All-Around Champion and heavy-duty division Grand Champion at the company’s “Tech Skills Rodeo” here.

Whether carriers are preparing to meet the final requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act to comply with size regulations in states, technology providers said tracking technology can help operators comply with those regulatory requirements.

Software development company QuikQ announced a technology integration with Fiscal Systems, a provider of point-of-sale systems to independent and national truckstop chains.