 April 23, 2021 | Today's news and insights for transport leaders Note from the editor Analysts say the industry has been slow to adopt technology, but there's no doubt it's now an integral part of any forward-looking fleet's strategy. That's what today's newsletter is all about.
Technology helps drivers deal with pesky congestion. It provides real-time data on the health and status of trailers and cargo. It efficiently matches loads to trucks. And so much more.
Of course, technology brings risks that decision-makers should be prepared to mitigate. What risks are on your mind as you consider tech? Send me an email, and let me know.
Take care,
 S.L. Fuller
Associate Editor, Transport Dive
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XPO Logistics shipped roughly five times more units using robotic technology in 2020 than it did in 2019. |
Tight capacity has sent shippers scrambling to find trucks. And they're turning to digital brokers that provide as much visibility and real-time data as possible. |
Virtual and augmented reality can give drivers tools needed to make better decisions — and validate the choices. |
Transport leaders are either on a march toward technology adoption and integration, or they're on a march to being out of business, one executive said. |
Fleets using in-cab cameras said they pay for themselves within months, as video exonerates drivers in crashes and drops insurance premiums. |
Trucking is a high-dollar industry with large amounts of cash or credit available — and carriers' IT infrastructure is often insufficient, one expert said. | What We're Reading  Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
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