Imagine a world in which automated warehouses can pick, pack, palletize and load goods into trailers with fully automated solutions. These capabilities assist in the increased speed of cross-docking and trailer packout activities, while lowering the cost profile for logistics companies.

 

Imagine a world in which trailers back into a dock at a large distribution center, and the distribution center already knows it’s coming using routing and telematics information tools, knows the contents of the trailer and its packing structure.

 

Imagine a world where truck drivers can share their preferences with truck stops through a voice chatbot, including their wish to take a shower, the food they’d like to order and the newspaper they want to read. Oh, and by the way, in this imaginary world, which isn’t as imaginary as you might think, all this is already paid for via mobile pay technology.

 

AI is continuing to unlock new efficiency benefits for companies operating in the freight transportation industry. AI brings changes to the supply chain, enabling fleet operators to reduce operating costs and fuel consumption. Logistics firms recognize the transformative power of AI, and many are investing heavily in the technology. Early adopters that have implemented AI in logistics have achieved remarkable improvements, reducing logistics costs by 15%, optimizing inventory levels by 35% and enhancing service levels by 65%.1

 

The transformation of the trucking and logistics industry is still taking shape, and strategies are still being discussed and developed. But the future is here, and it’s up to industry leaders to determine what happens next.