The US Xpress has installed almost 1.000 sensors in each truck to monitor where the trucks drive, how fast it drives, how often it breaks, when maintenance is required and even the capabilities of the driver. But there are many more opportunities for a smarter transportation industry instead of just saving on fuel. To optimize freight movements and routing Consolidating … [Read more...] about How Big Data Can Create A Smarter Transportation Industry
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Union Pacific Railroad Turned To The Industrial Internet To Stay On Track
Union Pacific Railroad, the largest railroad company in the USA, has adopted big data in many aspects of its operations. For over 150 years the companies hauls coal, grain and manufactured goods in 23 states west of Chicago and New Orleans. It has over 44.000 employees, more than 8.000 locomotives and in total runs 31.900 route miles. It turned to big data to improve their … [Read more...] about Union Pacific Railroad Turned To The Industrial Internet To Stay On Track
