Submission + - Big rigs go high tech (computerworld.com)
pottercw writes: "Trucking may not seem like a high-tech industry to the casual observer, but major carriers are starting to adopt an array of emerging technologies to combat rising fuel costs, tighter regulation and fierce competition. The technologies include systems that monitor and communicate vehicle conditions and performance, enhanced GPSs that keep tabs on tractors and trailers, and safety systems that issue warnings or even take action to help drivers avoid an accident — all working in real time. Computerworld's got a cool mouseover diagram highlighting some of the gadgets we're beginning to see on high-tech trucks."
