Technology

US Transport's driver acquisition strategy pays off

The flight risk of drivers is high after an acquisition, but US Transport developed a communications strategy that has reduced turnover by 20% during the past year.

February 22, 2021

Following its acquisition of Havens Transport in Jan. 2021, Denver-based US Transport has been using a communications tool to gather driver feedback to help smooth the transition.

Floodgates wide open for investment in trucking and logistics

Technology startups and venture capital (VC) firms have been making big bets in the trillion-dollar transportation and logistics (T&L) industry.

February 18, 2021

Locomation is planning to initially roll out autonomous vehicle technology using a convoy.

Fleet technology suppliers saw record growth in 2020

During the past year, fleets accelerated technology adoption to overcome new challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic

February 12, 2021

No looking back: Samsara reported a subscription revenue increase of more than 80%, year over year, surpassing $300 million in the last five years.

What are the most dangerous cities -- and days -- for truckers?

A 2020 report by Lytx reveals the riskiest states, cities and roadways along with the riskiest days, times and trends in driving behaviors.

February 10, 2021

Advanced camera systems now provide drivers with real-time alerts for risky driving behaviors.

8 basis steps in choosing tech solutions

Once you have identified your goals, you can begin determining if technology even is the right solution; is this something that can, or should be, solved with technology?

February 5, 2021

Once you have identified your goals, you can begin determining if technology even is the right solution; is this something that can, or should be, solved with technology?

New services give BI power to small fleets

Smaller fleets have not traditionally invested in a BI technology. This could change with new affordable options.

February 4, 2021

New cloud-based BI tools are available to fleets of all sizes to automate reporting of key performance indicators.

Samsara adds site visibility cameras to fleet platform

New technology makes workers at all levels more efficient by bringing together information in a “single pane of glass” for greater control and visibility.

February 3, 2021

Samsara now has AI-powered cameras for sites and vehicles in a single fleet management dashboard.

Volvo launches Volvo Energy focused on commercial vehicle electrification

Volvo Energy that will focus on commercial vehicle electrification by strengthening the company's battery and charging infrastructure offerings. Also: A new AI-enabled dual dashcam from Teletrac Navman; Lytx adds 'unassigned miles' ELD support.

January 28, 2021

Teletrac Navman's new AI Dual Dashboard Camera

Three ways fleets are using AI to 'build' drivers

Fleets and technology suppliers are focusing on using AI to build a safer and more productive driver workforce.

January 27, 2021

Samsara's camera vision technology can detect complex risky behaviors like driver distraction and tailgating for fleets and drivers to review.

Driver scoring app is creepy but effective

The author and his family take on a driver monitoring program that has them a little creeped out and frustrated but also striving to keep their driving scores high.

January 27, 2021

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Asset tracking & management

Samsung adds new Galaxy suite

Samsung's new Galaxy S21 has features that support applications for compliance, vehicle monitoring and tracking.

January 20, 2021

Samsung's S21 device has features built specifically for transportation and logistics.

Drivers offer hackers an easy access point to fleet systems

Drivers carry significant exposure to a phishing attack by mixing work and personal computing on a smartphone or tablet while also accessing a fleet’s email platform, loadboards and other networks.

January 19, 2021

Drivers carry significant exposure to a phishing attack, by mixing work and personal computing on a smartphone or tablet while also accessing a fleet’s email or loadboards.

Liquid Trucking secures drivers with new tech, hourly pay

Liquid Trucking is aiming for growth in 2021 with large investments in technology and hourly driver pay.

January 18, 2021

Liquid Trucking decided to install driver and risk management platforms from Omnitracs and SmartDrive following the announcement in September that Omnitracs would acquire SmartDrive.

J.J. Keller acquisition fast-tracks entry of video safety startup

J.J. Keller plans to gain a foothold in Geotab's telematics ecosystem by offering an affordable camera system. See CCJ for details of VideoProtects acquisition.

January 12, 2021

J.J. Keller has acquired startup VideoProtects and will offer a video safety platform to Geotab customers in the second quarter.

New tech monitors for risky behaviors, simplifies driver workflow

New IoT systems give fleet managers, drivers instant visibility of risky behaviors and problem areas. Read CCJ to see how to put these developments to use.

January 5, 2021

The Azuga SafetyCam AI has new driver monitoring features to detect fatigued and distracted behaviors.

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

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Trucking in 2020: A look back the year’s top news, equipment and tech trends

As the curtain falls on 2020, CCJ editors compiled a look back at some of the top trucking headlines from the year.

December 30, 2020

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Sunsetting of 3G networks makes 2021 a year of transition for fleets

With the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate in the rearview mirror, many fleets are facing another technology deadline to avoid losing connectivity with their assets.

December 23, 2020

With Zonar’s EVIR system, drivers use its Connect tablet for walk-around inspections. Zonar plans to make EVIR available on a wider range of devices.

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With serial production of its electric eCascadia and eM2 set for next year, DTNA earlier this month unveiled Detroit electric ePowertrain.

Daimler, Cummins partnership puts writing on the wall for DD5, DD8 engines

DTNA will wind down production of its DD5, DD8 engines through medium-duty partnership with Cummins.

With COVID vaccine ‘peak season’ nigh, can trucking keep up with looming load demand?

Locomation is planning to initially roll out autonomous vehicle technology using a convoy.

Floodgates wide open for investment in trucking and logistics

Lack of load availability last spring -- and the cheap rates on the loads that were available -- were the prime contributing factor in the spike in carrier failures last year, said Donald Broughton, principal and managing partner of Broughton Capital.

Carrier failures mounted in '20, but so did new entrant carriers

Goodyear Launches Fleet Central, an Interactive Portal that Revolutionizes

Goodyear Launches Fleet Central, an Interactive Portal that Revolutionizes

Get all the info on the top 250 trucking companies in America

View, sort and download the trucking industry’s most comprehensive ranking of for-hire carriers in North America, based on a blend of metrics including fleet size, annual revenue and number of drivers.

Download The Definitive Guide To Managing Preventable Risk

Nuclear verdicts, billboard attorneys, truck accident fraudsters. Trucking companies highest priority - Managing preventable risk. This Mitigation Playbook explains why, before it's too late.