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Figure 3. Current and Future Technology Use

Figure 3. Current and Future Technology Use

Technology TypePercentage of Use by Company - CurrentPercentage of Use by Company - Future
Cellular Phone81.1%81.1%
Satellite Communications36.6%41.5%
Two-Way Radios35.5%35.5%
Mechanical Cargo Seals/Locks29.3%30.5%
Vehicle (Truck) Tracking28.0%29.3%
In-Vehicle Cellular Communications21.3%21.3%
Real-Time Shipment Status Tracking14.0%15.2%
Secured Area Access System12.2%12.8%
Web-Based Shipment Tracking System11.6%14.6%
Mayday/Driver Panic Buttons9.8%15.9%
In-Vehicle Mounted Computers7.9%13.4%
Electrical System/Engine Disabling7.9%14.0%
Tractor/Trailer Brake Locking Device6.7%7.9%
Tethered Trailer Tracking6.1%7.9%
Automated Collision Notification System6.1%7.3%
Out of Route/Geo-Mapping Alert Systems5.5%8.5%
Automated Driver ID System4.9%8.5%
Automated Inventory Mgt. System3.7%5.5%
Automated Inventory Mgt. System3.7%5.5%
Remote Vehicle Disabling System3.0%7.9%
Un-Tethered Trailer Tracking2.4%3.7%
Radio Frequency Identification Tags1.8%2.4%
Electronic Cargo Seals/Locks1.6%0.6%

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