The advance of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data It is helping to revolutionize the cargo transportation sector in different areas such as safety, time and fuel savings.
In interview for The EconomistJorge Vargas, director of Market Development and Product Portfolio of Daimler Truck Mexicoexplained that the adoption of these technologies is driving towards a more efficient, cleaner sector and where risks are reduced.
“In the context of freight transportation, the application of big data allows improvements to be made to products, technological developments in connectivity and in the logistics of each client, where, thanks to the information, models can be created to improve the intervals. of vehicle maintenance,” he explains.
“Regarding the implementation of the Artificial intelligence “It is reflected in more efficient decision-making, carried out in real time and supported by advanced data analysis, which would be much slower if carried out through manual methods.”
The manager pointed out that the FreightLablaunched by Daimler Truck México, is a data analysis platform designed for its network of distributors and customers. This solution transforms the data generated by vehicles into personalized information, allowing you to identify risks on roads, establish patterns to avoid them and optimize routes towards safer journeys. In addition, thanks to telematics, it facilitates the monitoring of units and the issuance of alerts in real time to protect fleets and provide greater safety to drivers.
Likewise, he indicated that in the use of the platform Driver Coachvarious systems are combined to issue alerts about cell phone use, fatigue, consumption of food, drinks and tobacco, and the correct use of the seat belt.
It is developed to improve the profitabilitythe useful life of the vehicles and the health of the operators.
Benefits
Jorge Vargas indicated that for Daimler Truck México the priority is to have a strategy aimed at zero accidentsso security in the units is of vital importance.
“One of the factors that provides the new technologies to the sector is the high security it offers to help mitigate accidents. For our part, we have developed the Security Suite Detroit Insurance 5.0 to support the person operating the vehicle with different types of road assistance, such as: active emergency braking system, blind spot assist, pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control up to 0 km, departure protection system and lane correction ”he explains.
Clean mobility
According to the Daimler Truck México expert, the company has a strategy to meet the current needs of the market and facilitate the transition towards a cleaner and more environmentally friendly mobility.
This strategy consists of strengthening ties as strategic allies and continuing to create synergies in the face of mobility. zero emissions by 2030 that will benefit the entire value chain, promoting the economic development of the country. He indicated that by 2030, the goal is to achieve 8% of its sales from zero-emission vehicles.
And each of these sales will be supported by the eConsulting system which will facilitate the creation of electrification projects for transporters, based on the specific mobility needs of each fleet.
