Generating reliable freight disruption measures with freight telematics data

Freight network resilience is critical for economic stability, especially during disasters and infrastructure failures. This study refines disruption measures using Robinsight, COMPASS IOT, and Robinsight telematics data, alongside WAZE crowdsourced data and infrastructure-based instrumentation (TN RDS). Building on prior research, we analyzed freight mobility impacts from events like the Oregon Durkee Fire (2024), Hurricane Helene, and major bridge closures (I-40, I-55, I-84). Year 3 focuses on validating key disruption indicators, enhancing predictive models, and integrating emerging data sources to assess infrastructure failures and safety risks from freight detours. Aligned with US Department of Transportation priorities, this research provides transportation agencies with actionable insights to improve freight mobility, inform infrastructure investments, and strengthen supply chain resilience. The findings will support data-driven decision-making, ensuring a more adaptive and robust freight transportation system.

• Record URL:
  • https://fersc.utk.edu/research-focus/fersc-projects-year-3/

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $315,000.00
• Contract Numbers:

  69A3552348338

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology

  University Transportation Centers Program
  Department of Transportation
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Managing Organizations:

  Center for Freight Transportation for Efficient and Resilient Supply Chain

  University of Tennessee Knoxville
  Knoxville, TN  United States  37996
• Project Managers:

  Bruner, Britain

  Kaplan, Marcella

• Performing Organizations:

  Oregon State University, Corvallis

  School of Civil and Construction Engineering
  101 Kearney Hall
  Corvallis, OR  United States  97331-2302

  University of Tennessee, Knoxville

  Knoxville, TN  United States 

  North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro

  Department of Civil Engineering
  Greensboro, NC  United States  27411-
• Principal Investigators:

  Hernandez, Sal

  Han, Lee

  Jiang, Steven

• Start Date: 20250901
• Expected Completion Date: 20260831
• Actual Completion Date: 0
• USDOT Program: University Transportation Centers Program

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Decision support systems; Disaster preparedness; Disaster resilience; Freight transportation; Service disruption; Telematics
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Freight Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01984313
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Center for Freight Transportation for Efficient and Resilient Supply Chain
• Contract Numbers: 69A3552348338
• Files: RIP
• Created Date: Mar 25 2026 4:27PM