FMCSA considering electronic IDs for all trucks

Truck with wifi symbol

A rulemaking ordered under the Obama administration will consider whether all trucks should be outfitted with a unique ID, overhauling the way trucks are inspected.

The advanced notice of proposed rulemaking is to be published in the Federal Register on Friday. It is in response to a request in February 2015 by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance to reconsider a similar request by CVSA that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration denied in 2013.

In November 2015 under FMCSA...

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FedEx introducing precision-tracking sensors on packages

FedEx introducing precision-tracking sensors on packages (Photo: FedEx)

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought seismic changes to the logistics industry as the need for improved operational efficiency has reinforced the importance of supply chain visibility. FedEx has responded by introducing SenseAware ID, a lightweight sensor that will help the company significantly improve its precision in parcel tracking. 

“Package tracking and visibility are more important now than ever, as businesses have become increasingly reliant on timely deliveries,” said Robert B. Carter,...

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