Article Title

The usage of mobile communication systems in the trucking industry

Authors

R Stephen Parker, Southwest Missouri State University
John L. Kent, Southwest Missouri State University
Karl B. Manrodt, Georgia Southern University

Abstract

This article reports the findings of a mobile communications survey mailed out to over 2,000 trucking firms. The findings indicate that 68% of respondents use some form of mobile communication system in their firm. Various types of mobile communication systems were reported, including two-way pagers, one-way pagers, cell phones, two-way radio, and satellite communications. Additionally, implementation decision factors for mobile communication systems were evaluated for both users and non-users of mobile communication systems.

Recommended Citation

Parker, R. Stephen, Kent, John L. & Manrodt, Karl B. (2000). The usage of mobile communication systems in the trucking industry. Journal of Transportation Management, 12(1), 49-56. doi: 10.22237/jotm/954547500

DOI

10.22237/jotm/954547500