But, what in fact is the role of Telematics?
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Well, Telematics is mainly providing long-distance transmission of computerized transportation technology information. That is to say, Telematics is an enabler of other technologies.
As an enabler of other technologies, Telematics is, in general, encompassing the telecommunications, road transportation, vehicle technologies, road safety and so on.
So, this is just a part of what Telematics can do for your trucking business:
- Telematics can provide an easier truck platooning by enabling vehicle to vehicle communication;
- Can increase the safety while acting as a platform for intelligent transportation systems;
- The software over the air can allow OEMs to update vehicle software remotely;
2. Platooning
The method of increasing the capacity of roads by grouping vehicles into platoons is called platooning. These days many trucking companies in the USA are adopting this transportation technology.
