Can TMS systems evolve to better manage autonomous trucks?
Transportation Management Systems (TMS) can monitor autonomous vehicles in the trucking industry by integrating data from various sources and using advanced analytics to provide real-time visibility into the performance and behavior of autonomous vehicles. A TMS can integrate with the vehicle’s onboard telemetry systems to receive real-time data on the vehicle’s speed, location, fuel consumption, and other performance metrics. Additionally, a TMS can use GPS and other tracking technologies to monitor the real-time location and status of autonomous vehicles, providing dispatchers and other stakeholders with real-time visibility into the fleet’s performance.
A TMS can use predictive analytics to analyze large amounts of data and provide insights into the performance and behavior of autonomous vehicles. This can help companies identify trends and patterns and make informed decisions about their fleet. It can also monitor the compliance of autonomous vehicles with relevant regulations and standards, such as HOS regulations, to ensure that they are operating safely and efficiently - even without a human driver calling the shots behind the wheel.
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