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Texas fleet develops algorithm to drive revenue up, turnover down
Austin, Texas-based AI Fleet launched last year taking aim at inefficiencies in the trucking sector, where driver utilization is below 50% and driver turnover is more than 90%.
January 1, 2022
CCJ Innovators
2021: A year of innovations
Each month, CCJ profiles a fleet for deploying – and in many cases, developing – innovative strategies and/or technologies that improve their business.
December 30, 2021
CCJ Innovators
NFI rolls dice to secure equipment, refocuses driver recruitment
An unprecedented freight surge, driver and equipment shortages and a growing push for zero-emission trucks has NFI Industries pushing hard for new paths to success.
December 1, 2021
CCJ Innovators
Transition from employee to employee-owner pays off big for Long Haul Trucking
Almost a decade ago, Long Haul Trucking founder John Daniels was looking forward to retirement and there were no shortage of suitors for the 365-truck Albertville, Minnesota-based carrier.
November 1, 2021
CCJ Innovators
CCJ Innovator: DapeCon trying to digitize, electrify intermodal
Six years ago, DapeCon was founded with a vision to not just be another trucking company but to digitize all aspects of the intermodal business.
October 4, 2021
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CCJ Innovator: Prime leans on social media to grow reach of driver meeting
Rather than allow its drivers meeting to become a COVID casualty, Prime sought to figure out a new contactless path.
September 1, 2021
CCJ Innovators
CCJ 2021 Innovator of the Year: USA Truck gives drivers the power to choose (VIDEO)
USA Truck leverages tight freight network and proprietary technology to give drivers the power to self-dispatch loads.
August 17, 2021
CCJ Innovators
CCJ Innovator: Flatbed carrier puts load planning in drivers' hands
JLE Industries creates new technology and pay model that gives drivers more control, compensation and connectivity.
August 1, 2021
CCJ Innovators
CCJ Innovators: UniGroup Logistics Platform provides 20% efficiency gain
Determined to hone a more competitive edge, UniGroup dumped its antiquated TMS software in favor of a new logistics platform that it created alongside Rose Rocket.
July 1, 2021
CCJ Innovators
USAT Capacity Solutions named 2021 CCJ Innovator of the Year
Commercial Carrier Journal has named Van Buren, Arkansas-based USAT Capacity Solutions as the 2021 CCJ Innovator of the Year for its unconventional approach to load planning.
June 24, 2021
CCJ Innovators
Texas fleet uses tech to prove safety record to insurers
REC was able to demonstrate, over a data collection period of three months, the ability to use information to make an impact on safety.
June 1, 2021
CCJ Innovators
Trailiner strategy prevents dispatch miscues, reduces turnover
Trailiner is winning the driver recruiting and retention battle with a technology and communications strategy that appeals to a new demographic.
May 3, 2021
CCJ Innovators
Montgomery Transport cuts claims with image-based load securement app
An app that started out as a way to improve communication between drivers and management at flatbed carrier Montgomery Transport now helps drivers improve load securement and lower risk for themselves and their company.
April 1, 2021
CCJ Innovators
XPO embraces VR as 'the way of training of the future'
In LTL, VR is used to train XPO cross-dock workers on the optimal method of loading freight for delivery.
February 28, 2021
CCJ Innovators
Fleet exec has plan to bridge the divide to electric trucks
After seeing the benefits of renewable diesel, Keith Wilson has a plan to make the fuel affordable to all fleets in Oregon and stay ahead of government regulations.
February 1, 2021
CCJ Innovators
Innovators: Werner enjoying ROI from EDGE fleet management
Werner EDGE rolled out its propriety mobile fleet management program earlier this year and it has since delivered ROI in multiple areas. Details here on CCJ.
January 4, 2021
CCJ Innovators
CCJ Innovators: Southeastern Freight meets e-commerce explosion head-on with digitization
To meet the demand for more digitization during the pandemic, SEFL launched its final-mile service across the company's 89 service centers, driving e-commerce.
December 1, 2020
CCJ Innovators
CCJ Innovators: USA Truck gives drivers authority to plan, self-dispatch loads
USA Truck is recognized as a CCJ innovator for its self-dispatching program that has increased productivity and driver satisfaction. See CCJ for details.
November 1, 2020
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