If we talk about the current scenario, connected trucks are sharing data with each other.  These have progressed for becoming platoons, where trucks at the back of the formation are able to automatically follow a lead vehicle.

Platoons are becoming more popular as they bring about incredible cost savings. It is possible for the truck drivers to rest in semi-autonomous trucks, which is able to take the productivity to the next level. 

Furthermore, connected trucks are much safer. WiFi-based V2V communication, adaptive cruise control, lane departure assist and active braking have introduced a new level of safety.

Data is Key in Connected Trucks

Before connected trucks busted on to the scene, the secure sharing of all the data required was a major challenge. There are controllers, sensors and applications required speak to each other and seamless sharing of data.  Apart from making the trucks safer, it also helps in improving customer service

Temperature, wind, moisture, the rate of acceleration, and braking needed to be communicated and monitored in real time.  Positioning of the truck and when the truck’s back door is opened needs to be monitored to see if the truck is off course or if there is an illegal access. temperature necessity to be followed to protect sensitive cargo.  For extending life of the equipment and stop accidents, truck consoles necessity to share diagnostics and service records.

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The data, which is well-managed is needed to certify that companies can document compliance and can also react quickly to the changes in regulations in the future. Middleware can also allow management of fleet by enabling data to be handled securely and by providing flexible scalability to managing large data volumes.

Summing Up the Scene

Connected trucks are a part of the mainstream. The importance of managing data securely and will be more important when semi-autonomous trucks make a part of a convoy. Finding reliable and cost-effective ways, for the collection, sharing and analyzing data efficiently will come good in dealing with an obstacle to putting autonomous trucks up and running, particularly as a part of a convoy.