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3 Latest Developments on Heavy Haulage Trucks

by Roy West

As equipment and parts increase in size for high productivity, industries increasingly need the services of heavy haulage firms. For a heavy haulage firm, it means more business and a healthy bottom line. That said, heavy haulage firms need to be on top of their game to meet customer needs. Merely having a fleet of heavy haulage rigs is not enough. For this reason, investing in the latest technology allows heavy haulage companies to provide the best possible service for their clients. If you want to keep up with what research and development efforts have to offer the heavy haulage sector, then you are in the right place. Read on for some of the best technologies in the heavy haulage niche. 

1. Increased Axle Lines -- The deterioration of road infrastructure is a significant derailment for prime movers because rigs are forced to use back roads to prevent damage to city highways. While such action is excellent for the city roads, it is not for heavy haulage firms. Notably, industrial equipment and parts are continually increasing in size and weight and thereby posing a transportation problem on dilapidated roads. Additionally, delivery times are significantly affected as prime movers have to keep speeds low because they have to contend with less than stellar ways. Heavy haulage firms are solving the issue by configuring trailer combinations with more axles. Having a high number of axles allows heavy haulage rigs to maneuver back roads easily without affecting the loads.

2. Satellite-Enabled Impact Monitoring Equipment -- The ability to monitor impact, temperature, humidity, tilt, roll and pressure on products during transportation is critical. It is especially the case when you are transporting products that are used in the power, energy industrial and medical industries. However, the nature of heavy haulage often forces transportation firms to take remote routes that don't have access to cellular networks. Therefore, your clients are cut off from connectivity and the customers can only hope that their products arrive safely. With a satellite-enabled impact monitoring system, you can alleviate such worries. Thanks to the satellite capability, the technology allows clients to remotely monitor the various parameters that their products are exposed to irrespective of how remote a route is.

3. Predictive Technology for Powertrain Efficiency -- For heavy haulage firms, efficiency is of utmost importance due to the heavy loads involved as well as the rising costs of fuel. Consequently, customers are choosing prime movers with predictive technology. The technology has opened doors for the optimisation as well as the effective management of heavy haulage powertrain system. For example, the know-how allows heavy haulage firms to collect data relating to topography, weather and road conditions. With the information, you can determine upcoming driving conditions and adjust the powertrain accordingly. It leads to safer haulage and fuel economy.  

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