Technology

Video event management, asset tracking, logistics software and more

In this week's CCJ Tech Shorts, we're looking at an asset tracking solution, a new dash cam review resource, in-cab mounting solutions and more.

September 26, 2023

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McLeod shares launch of new products, features at UC2023

In addition to new products, the company recently rolled out a new system upgrade that was part of an important step in its migration to the cloud.

September 21, 2023

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Navigating driver coaching as it shifts from terminal to cab

The safety landscape is changing, and the leader of Veriha Trucking offers tips on how to effectively implement the newest methods of driver coaching.

September 19, 2023

Netradyne Driver•i

An automated pricing tool, crash probability, data recording and more

This week we're looking at an AI-driven automated pricing tool, crash probability insights via a Geotab integration, a new video camera and data recording system and more.

September 19, 2023

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Commoditizing trucks

We regularly celebrate today’s million-mile drivers. We need to start including million-mile trucks and 10- or 20-year warehouses, or 10- or 20-year fueling and charging infrastructure.

September 14, 2023

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Spectaire rolls out mobile mass spectrometer for measuring real-time emissions

Though the technology is industry agnostic, Spectaire is focused on trucking because many of the company’s employees have logistics backgrounds and aren’t fans trucking's poor environmental reputation.

September 13, 2023

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Drivers disapprove of in-cab-facing cameras, laud road-facing cameras

Drivers say they greatly benefit from road-facing cameras. As auxiliary cameras on the sides and backs of trucks become more widely available, they could see the same reception from drivers as an additional source of visibility and exoneration tool.

September 12, 2023

Agriculture trucking technology, reducing empty miles, video telematics and more

In this week's CCJ's Tech Shorts we look at an acquisition in the agriculture trucking technology space, an integration that exposes carriers to more available loads, a beta launch of an AI-powered software platform and more.

September 12, 2023

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What are fleets looking for from maintenance telematics?

Fleets value having a single source for information and predictive capabilities.

July 10, 2023

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Convoy reduces freight fraud by 90% across its network

The company has launched its real-time fraud detection system that uses machine learning technology to continually verify the trustworthiness of carriers and identify relationships between carriers to prevent fraud on the front end.

September 8, 2023

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Compliance management, auxiliary cameras and a service maintenance app

In this week's CCJ’s Tech Shorts, we look at how larger fleets can eliminate major pain points when it comes to FMCSA and DOT Compliance management, AI-based route optimization engine, auxiliary cameras and more.

September 5, 2023

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Insurtechs outfit small carriers with telematics to save on insurance

While it isn’t yet the norm for insurance companies to require telematics, it is becoming more common because a fleet’s safety, which telematics can shed great light on, is a top factor for an insurer.

September 5, 2023

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Aim Transportation cuts the cord with modern maintenance solution

A lot has changed in the 5 years since Aim rolled out its RescuePro system, like the declining number of people whose preferred communication method is talking on the phone.

September 1, 2023

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Load bidding and contracts

Historical data helps small fleets plan for more profitable loads

Advanced freight booking and fleet management platform SmartHop launches its inaugural monthly profitability report highlighting hot markets and profitable lanes to help small fleets compete against bigger players.

August 29, 2023

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AV developers integrate weather for safety, rerouting

Many trucking companies have started integrating weather data into their platforms to help prevent accidents and to reroute loads driven by humans. AV developers have started doing the same, but there are still some blind spots to consider.

August 28, 2023

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Echo accelerates freight bidding process with automated carrier negotiations

Also: A trucking insurer has deployed claims management software to expedite the claims process; Descartes integrates Gusto's payroll management services; and Orbcomm uses Motorcity Systems to enhance integrations with TMS providers.

August 24, 2023

OEMs, aftermarket collaborate to fill gaps in maintenance data

Fleets turn to multiple telematics providers for maintenance data because few one-stop solutions exist.

July 10, 2023

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New dash cam uses AI to coach drivers in real time

Also: Ryder launches a Silicon Valley-based technology lab to develop new customer-facing technologies, and the American Trucking and Transportation Insurance Company invests in AI to expedite claims.

August 15, 2023

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The 'Mackification' of the medium duty segment

As recently as four or five years ago, if you saw Mack on a job site it was probably one of a few things: a Granite dump, a Pinnacle (or maybe a Titan) dropping off a load, or a really, really old Freedom – or even older D Model.

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California governor spikes driverless trucking ban

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Low diesel fuel inventories, volatile pricing likely to boost carrier exits

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Teamsters call for investigation of Yellow bankruptcy

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