Technology
Technology trends and news in the trucking industry
Reliance on infotainment devices creating unsafe roads
According to new research by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart, systems with touchscreens, audio and video interfaces are significantly impacting driving performance.
E-highways could reduce UK trucking emissions
The report by the Centre for Sustainable Road Freight argues that the so-called Electric Road System (ERS) would cost £19.3 billion, be completed by late 2030s, and have paid for itself within 15 years.
Top 5 trends changing trucking forever (and that includes humans)
According to a survey by Supply Chain Management World, 64% of executives believe that the insights being gleaned from big data can change the trucking industry forever.
The £2.5m digital freight start-up flying under the radar
The platform has been stealthily working its way into the hearts of hauliers and their clients, across a variety of sectors: Zeus.
5 trucking techs being used in the fight against Covid-19
It’s not surprising that trucking technology has been updated and repurposed because of Covid-19. Here are five examples of how trucking tech has been adapted.
China leading the way in electric trucking
To say that China dominates the electric trucking market is no exaggeration. The country is leagues ahead of its competitors in terms of producing electrified trucks. However, the signals point to sales of electric trucks to take off around the world pretty soon.
In-cab cameras bring significant business benefits for HGV operators
more than half (56%) of HGV operators said they saw improvements in driver behaviour from fitting camera systems in their vehicles.
Britain to build prototype electric truck
A Swedish start-up hoping to shake up the trucking industry with electric trucks has chosen the UK to build its prototype vehicle.
5 trucking apps you need in 2020
The more eagle-eyed among you may notice this isn’t the first time we’ve suggested must-have apps for truckers.
3 driving laws to know about
As someone who drives a vehicle for a living, you’ll know how often road legislation can change.
Volvo Group and Samsung work together to develop electric truck batteries
Volvo Group and Samsung have joined forces to develop battery packs for Volvo’s electric trucks.
sennder raises €62.4 million in funding
sennder, a Berlin-based logistics startup has just raised €62.4 million in a Series C financing round led by Lakestar, with existing investors like venture capital firms Accel, Holtzbrinck Ventures, Project A and Scania.
