CCJ Staff (CCJ)Business operations2026 Top Trucking Corridors, Diesel Discounts & Smart Trailer SensorsAlso: a new a dashboard that gives Velociti customers a better way to view and manage tech support, and Platform Science's four new products.November 2, 2026SafetyRoadway embedded safety system aims to increase carrier uptime & accelerate AV deploymentIreland-based Vectigo Group Limited marks its entry into the North American market with the deployment of its lane-level data platform in Colorado.October 29, 2026Artificial IntelligenceAutonomous Yards, New AI Dispatch & Fleet Automation ToolsFreight management software provider Carrier Logistics Inc. and LSP44, a provider of API infrastructure for logistics service providers, are connecting 3PLs and shippers to motor carriers with a new AI-driven API to address AI bot fatigue.October 26, 2026ComponentsTruck parts inflation cooled in 2026, though prices remain highInflation for heavy-duty truck parts has cooled but overall prices remain well above pre-2024.October 22, 2026Business operationsRestrict Unauthorized Trailer Movement, New Apps for Truckers & Smart Fleet CardsAlso: AMBEST's new digital program that connects commercial fleet customers with independent service centers; Reveel's new capability that lets shippers plan at the package level; platform integrations and more.October 20, 2026Asset tracking & managementCold-chain tracking updates, AI freight automation & moreAlso in this week's CCJ Tech Shorts: A new streamlined point-of-sale system for retailers that supports heavy fleet transactions, among others, and a payments platform launches a vetting program for OTR customers.October 13, 2026Asset tracking & managementSamsara Brings AI to Fleet Data, WEX Launches Cardless FuelingAlso: advanced fleet maintenance tools in Whip Around, the telematics companies that combined to created Empiric Earth and Tabi Connect expands pricing logic availability.October 6, 2026TelematicsTop 5 truck parking locations, plus new auxiliary cameras & fleet maintenance AIAlso: Samsara rolls out free driver perks program, and more about the two companies that have teamed up to develop advanced telematics systems.September 22, 2026AutonomousKodiak collab with PrePass automates bypass process for autonomous trucksKodiak AI has jumped another infrastructure barrier to driverless trucks by partnering with the weigh-station bypass, toll payment, safety and compliance solutions provider to integrate inspection data with roadside enforcement systems.September 21, 2026Recruiting & retentionNew personalized driver recruiting app aims to reduce orientation no-showsDriver Decision Kit is a new, customizable app that centralizes and personalizes recruiting and company information for driver candidates, answering their biggest questions up front to improve hiring conversion rates.September 21, 2026Page 1 of 2871Next PageTop StoriesFreight demandTruckload rates hold steady as holiday freight season tests limited capacityTruckload rates remain near historic highs and carriers retain strong negotiating leverage as rising peak-season freight volumes meet limited equipment capacity and elevated fuel costs.ComponentsHeavy-Duty parts inflation slows to .4% nationwide, masking steep regional swingsFreight demandProposed rail merger would slash 2.1 billion long-distance truck miles from the highway annually, report findsMergers & AcquisitionsPS Logistics expands flatbed footprint with Roane Transportation acquisitionIndustryDemocratic sweep of Congress sets up high-stakes battle over trucking regulations
