Over the years, technology has heavily transformed almost every industry around the globe. From radio to smartphones, the technological evolution has been surreal and rapid. Technology has not only increased the standard of living but has also made life easier and faster.

Think about it, remember the story about how Phileas Fogg, a wealthy English man, takes up on the challenge to travel around the world in 80 days, in the early 20th century? Now come back to the present, 2019. In a recent interview, Elon Musk has said that the SpaceX is working on developing a transportation method which will allow you to travel around the world in “Half-an-hour”. Yes, not a week, not a day, but half an hour! That’s the astonishing growth of technology.

Every sector has evolved exponentially due to the advancement in technology, but one of the most phenomenal development has been witnessed in the transportation industry. Within this industry, there is a particular sector which is the backbone of almost every other industry as they help them supply raw materials and required instruments. It is the trucking industry.

Not only are they one of the oldest but also the most reliable form of transportation. How? 70% of the secured and confidential items are transported through trucks, which is way higher than any other form of transportation.
GPS or the Global Positioning System has played a crucial role in the development of the transportation industry. But in the case of trucking, they have been and still are the moving force behind the rapid growth of this sector.

How is truck GPS useful for trucking and shipping business?
Most of GPS today works along with modern equipment and software such as the Fleet Management software and telematics solutions. These combinations help the driver avoid any kind of casualties on the road. This thus increases the safety for both the driver and the lorry. These are the facilities through which it ensures safety.

The truck GPS is installed with weather updates which predict and forecast the climate and also give the detailed report of the weather in the nearby areas. This allows him to avoid being stuck in bad conditions which may be dangerous for him as well as the load.
The GPS system for trucks minimizes the chances of theft, which is a manager’s or owner’s worst nightmare. As the risk of loss reduces, this, in turn, reduces the cost of insurance. Moreover, this improves road safety and hence the minimizes road accidents. This further reduces the incurred expenditures.