The Advent of Technology in the Trucking Industry

The Indian road network is the second largest with 4.7 million kilometers of roads. There are over 8 million delivery trucks and goods carrier vehicles that are on the move to their terminus. Transportation and logistics almost act like the nervous system of the economy of a country – they play a significant role in aiding the Indian economy to sustain.

Did you know – 6% of India’s GDP comes from road transportation!

With the rise in e-commerce platforms, the sprouting of retail outlets increased intercity connectivity, and affluent customer demands, the logistics industry is booming! Despite this, the trucking industry is on a roller coaster – marked by accidents, inefficiencies, corruption, and below-par service levels.

Today, start-ups are adopting various strategies to overcome these issues and yield revenue.

By the way of technology, logistics companies are improving their functions – increasing efficiency, creating new revenue possibilities, cutting costs, and problem-solving.

Below mentioned are a few existing ways that technology is present in the logistics industry as well as what the future holds.

1. Updating an outdated system – GPS

The method of operating in an old-school way has been a major bottleneck in India. However, GPS has triggered a change – fleets are now GPS enabled which helps rule out issues such as whereabouts of the fleet, drivers and trucks for hire, delivery time, etc. By the click of a button, you (both as a client and provider) will know where your goods carrier vehicle and cargo is. It’s brought about real-time communication between clients, trucks, and management. Companies making this technology plan to take it to the next level by introducing:

Multilingual features (local languages included)
Truck maintenance alerts (health check, brakes, engine, etc.)
Fleet mapping (geo-location features)

2. Online booking

Everything is online, from groceries to shopping to couriers, and the world is changing! In such a scenario, it has become almost necessary for intercity trucking companies to move their operations online; which is why companies have now moved services such as tempo transport services, hiring a mini truck, rent a moving truck, etc. online. Again, with just a few clicks, your online truck booking will be complete from the comfort of your home!

3. Fuel analytics and optimization

Fuel makes up about 40% of the running costs for logistics companies. The cost of fuel varies across states, the theft of fuel is widespread and the mileage largely depends on routes, roads, and infrastructure.

This is why logistics companies and technology companies are tying up to create apps where losses can be tracked, optimum routes can be selected, etc.

Like the above-mentioned, there are many other developments underway, only time will tell how they will be beneficial.

It’s no doubt…

The onset of technology has entirely transformed household shifting services, goods transport services, delivery trucks for hire, and basically the entire freight transportation system. A combination of the present technology that is available and new and upcoming technology has created a wave that is sure to help trucks move through a guided road with a wealth of information.

The Advent of Technology in the Trucking Industry

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