FCCÂ regulators cleared automakers to use systems that let vehicles communicate wirelessly, offering a path forward for life-saving technology after years of disputes over airwaves.
April 25, 2023Government, Technology, Safety, Autonomous
Carmakers Win Use of Airwaves for Advanced Safety System
Business, Technology
Next Generation of Wireless Technology: 5G Holds Promise
As trucking increasingly incorporates digital elements, a pressing question grows: What can 5G do for the industry? A lot, as it turns out.
May 22, 2020Government, Business, Technology
FCC Opens Wi-Fi Access to Aid Coronavirus Response
The Federal Communications Commission temporarily allowed broadband interests expanded access to the 5.9 GHz spectrum to battle the coronavirus pandemic.
May 7, 2020Business, Technology, Perspective
Perspective: Preparing for the 3G Sunset
A major technology switch that could affect the transportation industry is right around the corner: the 3G wireless network sunset.
February 11, 2020Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics
All Truck Transportation Updating Trailers With 5G Capability
All Truck Transportation Inc. announced recently it already is updating about 1,700 trailers with 5G-compatible devices.
February 11, 2020Business, Technology, Logistics, Perspective
Perspective: Looking Forward With 5G
The technology elephant in the room for warehouse operators is 5G wireless technology; specifically, whether it’s worthwhile for the sector to convert from existing 4G systems.
December 18, 2019Government, Technology
FCC Approves Proposal to Proceed With 5.9 GHz Changes
WASHINGTON — Despite opposition from leading transportation groups, the Federal Communications Commission on Dec. 12 unanimously moved to proceed with a proposal that would devote a significant aspect of auto safety airwaves to broadband uses, with a remainder for a new cellular connected-vehicle technology.
December 12, 2019Government, Business, Technology
Automakers Stand to Lose Airwaves Rights as FCC Drops a Promise
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai proposed reassigning airwaves long promised to automakers and instead allow other wireless uses on the frequencies.
November 20, 2019Business
Teletrac, Navman Wireless Merge
Teletrac Inc. and Navman Wireless, which make GPS-based asset-tracking telematics systems, have merged.
March 3, 2015Business
DOT Research Could Benefit Fleets Through Use of Wireless Inspections
Imagine being able to have trucks and their drivers wirelessly inspected as they travel at highway speed — then top that off with improving the vehicle’s fuel efficiency.
July 21, 2014