Connections dig deeper

More aspects of vehicle operation are being improved by leveraging cellular links.

Commercial-vehicle suppliers and owners who have been at the forefront of utilizing connectivity are pushing to gain further improvements. Safety is being enhanced as drivers are monitored for speed and hours, while predictive maintenance and software updating are helping improve efficiency.

Equipment suppliers aren't waiting until the advent of 5G cellular links to improve their offerings. Existing cellular systems are being used to improve operations by using data collected from vehicle networks.