Technological advances in the trucking industry are moving ahead in a very rapid pace.
Due to the economies of scale of any efficiency gained through research and innovations in the transportation sector we find adequate money flows into R&D.
Today we see alternative fuels, new materials, virtual reality simulators, advanced aerodynamic designs, increased efficient engines, stability control systems, virtual dashboards, real-time GPS monitoring, efficient routing software and tire pressure in cab monitoring as just a few of the rapidly increasing technologies in the trucking industry.
If a trucking company or any independent operator can save one half to 2 miles per gallon on an 18 wheeler, then the cost savings is well worth the money to upgrade.
Lighter materials, better aerodynamics and more efficient motors are a prime concern of anyone in the transportation sector.
Safety is also a huge issue in trucking due to insurance costs, downtime and lawsuits.
Because of the shortage of truck drivers, which is now over 150,000 faster training times using virtual reality simulators not only saves money and fuel, but also saves lives.
All this equates to less cost per mile driven and greater efficiency and profits for independent truck drivers and corporate trucking companies.
In the future trucks may drive themselves and deliver their cargo to their destinations and be completely monitored at all times.
In this book we will discuss thought-provoking and philosophical questions about the future concepts in technology for the trucking industry.
I hope you will enjoy a future look at the road ahead in the transportation sector.
I sincerely appreciate your interest in this topic.
We must be thinking here to brave the road ahead and put the Trucking Industry in the fast lane; Because if you bought it, a truck brought it.
Perhaps this article is of interest to propel thought in 2007?