Technology

FirstFleet creates nextgen in-cab driver experience

Rather than deploy the standard driver workflow application from its ELD vendor, FristFleet created its own using the vendor’s software development kit.

February 1, 2023

FirstFleet trailers

Telematics, insurance companies partner to lower fleets' insurance premiums

Also: General Logistics Systems offers technology to capture BOL data in the cab; Canada certifies the Penske Driver app for meeting its ELD standards; 123Loadboard now provides carrier identification verification.

January 31, 2023

General Logistics Systems

Paccar to deploy Platform Science telematics in Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks

Kenworth and Peterbilt customers will benefit from a new ecosystem of connected products from fleet management functionality and ELD capabilities to truck-specific navigation and third-party applications via the Platform Science Virtual Vehicle platform.

January 27, 2023

Kenworth W990 at a PACCAR media event

SureCall booster improves cell phone signal in weak and dead areas

Life on the road demands more connectivity than ever before. We tested a SureCall cell phone signal booster in areas with weak and no cell phone signals and got some surprising results.

January 24, 2023

Counting on connectivity. SureCall's Fusion2Go OTR cell phone signal booster increased reception during testing in rural Northwest Florida. CCJ senior editor Tom Quimby is shown above testing his mobile hot spot.

GeoSpace Labs launches new AI Dashcam

Also: Microsoft Connected Fleets adds Wejo to ecosystem; NMFTA's classification book goes digital; Xos offers mobile fleet management application and more.

January 24, 2023

Idelic launches Idelic Insurance Agency to offer coverage for commercial fleets

The company provides customizable insurance for commercial fleets based on their adoption and results from using the Idelic Program, which includes Safety Suite and Driver Safety Playbook that provides proactive risk insights.

January 23, 2023

Low-clearance technologies help fleets avoid costly accidents

The days of bump-and-run tests should be a thing of the past as sensors, geofencing and crowdsourcing technologies combine to prevent large trucks from low-clearance strikes.

January 16, 2023

New Garmin Dash Cam Live offers full-time live exterior view of trucks

Also: TextLocate and Greenscreens.ai partner on functionality to send bid requests in bulk to a carrier's mobile device; a new integration automates the handling of LTL shipments; Geotab joins AT&T's climate initiative and more.

January 10, 2023

Garmin Dash Cam Live

Advertising cameras on board could offset nuclear verdict impacts

Just like a driver wanted ad pasted on the back of a tractor trailer, camera providers should consider offering trucking companies stickers that announce that they are recording the driving public to help prevent nuclear verdicts for their customers.

January 10, 2023

Netradyne Driver-i

Drivewyze and Bestpass partner to offer new tool to help fleets manage toll costs

The toll trip report provides GPS-based data to help fleets investigate overcharges, violations and fraud.

January 9, 2023

truck toll booth

Carrier Logistics integrating with LTL APIs from SMC³

CLI, a provider of LTL freight management software, says it has completed development work to fully integrate with LTL APIs from SMC³. Also: e2open and Hubtek announce partnership.

January 3, 2023

Digital Logistics

Ryder's COOP program puts idle equipment to work

Both Ryder and fleets around the country are putting idle trucks to work thanks to Ryder's vehicle sharing program COOP, which analyzes the market to help bring equipment and renters together.

January 1, 2023

Trucking industry welcomes delays due to infrastructure bill projects

Route optimization and mapping technology companies are prepared to take on the necessary evils like road closures and subsequent freight delays that these infrastructure projects will trigger in support of a better road system.

December 26, 2022

road construction sign

Roadrunner updates app, adding productivity and visibility tools for drivers

Using GPS location and hours of service available, Haul Now allows drivers to find available loads at their desired terminal and filter by the number of miles they want to drive.

December 21, 2022

Roadrunner's Haul NOW app

Cargo sensor technology helps carriers improve trailer utilization

Statistics show that carriers using cargo sensors experience an improvement in turnaround times for trailer assets – a much-needed benefit as average facility dwell times have increased by 7% since April.

December 21, 2022

Orbcomm cargo camera

Cloud-based fleet maintenance software platform introduces digital document management platform

The system allows companies and drivers to store documentation digitally in a central location and filter based on document type for quick and easy access. The system also triggers alerts when expiry/renewal dates roll around.

December 20, 2022

Whip Around Wallet

Platform Science partners with Netradyne to offer Driver-i

Also: Geotab is now offering roadside assistance services via partnership with Agero; brokers using Transport Pro TMS can now post loads on TruckLoads digital freight exchange; ATrack introduces new 4G products; CloudTrucks enhances features, services.

December 19, 2022

Survey: 56% of passenger car drivers feel unsafe beside trucks

The survey found that agressive driving behavior and cellphone usage are among passenger car drivers' top concerns when it comes to safety among fleets, and a majority thinks video-based safety systems can help.

December 14, 2022

trucks and cars in traffic

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Freightliner SuperTruck II

Freightliner debuts second SuperTruck

SuperTruck II achieved an aerodynamic drag reduction of more than 12% over SuperTruck I and its prototype 13-liter engine reduced fuel consumption by 5.7%.

FirstFleet trailers

FirstFleet creates nextgen in-cab driver experience

Mechanic tearing down an engine

Trucksmiths embracing change

door sticker drivers wanted

Pay a top factor for driver turnover but 'not always an amount issue'

electronic log

House bill offers recruiting and retention incentives, grants to truck drivers

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