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UA RESEARCHERS PURSUE
CARGO-TRACKING TECHNOLOGY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
A University of Arkansas research
team of civil engineers, computer
scientists and computer engineers have
received a $1.5 million grant to develop NOVEMBER DECEMBER
cargo-tracking technology as it moves NOVEMBER 2-6 DECEMBER 1-3
through roadways and ports. NATMI CSS AND CDS AMERICAN TRUCKING
The researchers will utilize laser- CERTIFICATION ASSOCIATIONS’ SAFETY, SECURITY
distancing and video-sensor technology Virtual Course & HUMAN RESOURCES 2020
that can track cargo without interrupt- NOVEMBER 3 NATIONAL CONFERENCE &
ing traffic. What’s unique about the Election Day EXHIBITION
Indianapolis, Ind.
project is that, in combination with NOVEMBER 10
the technology, the team has developed ATA’S 2020 SAFETY SYMPOSIUM DECEMBER 4
an algorithm that recognizes different Virtual Event ARKANSAS TRUCKING
ASSOCIATION ACCOUNTING &
kinds of trailers (livestock, container, NOVEMBER 11 FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING
dump, etc.). The result will provide ARKANSAS TRUCKING 40 UNDER 40 4TH QUARTER
leaders with more data about how water ASSOCIATION MAINTENANCE & SERVICE PROJECT
and truck transport interact in order to TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 10
Rogers, Ark.
plan future investment in infrastruc- ARKANSAS TRUCKING
ture and economic development. NOVEMBER 17 ASSOCIATION BOARD OF
ARKANSAS TRUCKING
“This project will develop a traf- ASSOCIATION SAFETY DIRECTORS MEETING
fic sensor that measures truck activ- MANAGEMENT COUNCIL MEETING
ity in such a way that trucks, drivers Virtual Meeting
and fleets remain anonymous but still NOVEMBER 19 For calendar information,
provide the level of data needed to NATMI OSHA READINESS visit arkansastrucking.com
create policy and prioritize transporta- Virtual Course
tion investments for efficient freight
movement,” Project Leader Dr. Sarah
Hernandez said. “Public transportation
agencies, private firms and operators
need to understand when, where and
what freight is moving. This informa-
tion can be used to design targeted
policies to promote critical industries
and to identify and select infrastructure
projects that support critical or under-
served industries.”
The grant was provided by Inter-
Modal Holding LLC of Steubenville,
Ohio, a transportation, technology and
infrastructure holding company; the
university’s research project will focus
on the Upper Ohio River Valley’s trans-
portation network.

SUPPLY CHAIN READIES TO
DELIVER VACCINE
Several pharmaceutical companies
are beginning late stage trials for vac-
cines that could provide some protec-
tion from COVID-19, the virus that
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