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Trucking embraces technology

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Trucking Adapts to Technology

June 10, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

A survey by Frost & Sullivan conducted from December 2008 to January 2009 illustrates that companies will continue to explore technological developments in efficiency and safety, despite reduced capacity and revenues. The big technology issues are in the areas of efficiency in utilization and operating costs, environmental compliance & communications. Safety systems are a different issue, do the rather complex and expensive nature of the technology.

Jay ThompsonPresident and General ManagerTransportation Business Associates

Trucking Technologies Survey Gives Insight Into Equipment Purchase Trends & Plans

June 9, 2009

According to a Frost & Sullivan survey taken 12/08-1/09, there has been a major change in trucking fleet priorities - and what they will pay for them. Also implied is that this is where most future profits exist for manufacturers and suppliers. While all of this is true, government “forced” rules compete with productivity-related products for priority, while trucking companies fight for basic profitability. Overall, this is a great survey to garner insight from.