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Custom driver apps have become must-have tech
Custom mobile apps are available to most fleets without the expensive IT resources and extended timeline that have traditionally kept them out of reach for most carriers.
March 22, 2023
Truck driver looking at a tablet
New Locus platform allows businesses to fully outsource deliveries
Also: Netradyne provides Driver•i services to Cover Whale insurance customers and CarriersEdge users; CloudTrucks expands business management solution for owner operators and small carriers; Motive adds new AI dashcam capabilities and more.
March 21, 2023
Netradyne Driver•i
Texas-based project would give freight trucks priority at red lights
Freight operators can connect via their telematics devices or via an app to send their GPS coordinates to the Freight Priority system, which can then extend a green light to allow the truck to move through traffic without stopping.
March 21, 2023
truck waiting at a stop light
How fleets are leveraging telematics to improve their bottom line
A recent study by Penske Transportation Solutions asked fleets about their use of telematics and how they are using the data the devices provide.
March 17, 2023
Leveraging telematics truck on highway YouTube cover
Carrier Logistics partners with SMC³ to provide new managed EDI infrastructure
Also: A partnership with Tranztec Solutions allows EROAD to develop a comprehensive set of integrations transportation management systems; former Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority cybersecurity director joins NMFTA; and more.
March 14, 2023
CLI EDI manager
Best Fleets To Drive For leaders discuss investments in people, technology
The panel, held at the 2023 Truckload Carriers Association annual convention in Orlando, discussed how fleets are managing the evolution of work and maintaining a competitive edge by investing in training and development programs and technology.
March 13, 2023
TCA panel
Safe Fleet's MobileMule AI video provides driver privacy and critical safety data
With Safe Fleet's new MobileMule AI, drivers get privacy through two video modes while fleets can continue to monitor for safe driving behavior. Safe Fleet also rolled out its wireless rearview camera and shelving for box truck and vans.
March 10, 2023
Driver privacy delivered. Safe Fleet offers clear, blurred and blackout video monitoring through its newly released MobileMule AI. Blurred mode above shows a raised hand depicted by a series of lines on screen.
Advanced fleet technology influences safety, operational costs
AI's role in trucking can be more than just dash cam footage that keeps fleets out of court.
March 9, 2023
10-44 Advanced Fleet Safety Technology YouTube video thumbnail
Cover Whale partners with data science tech company to improve driver safety program, insurance premiums
Also: NMFTA launches a new digital SCAC system; Bestpass and Comdata partner to help fleets and owner-operators save money ordering permits for travel across North America; WARP offers a same-/next-day delivery solution for perishables shippers and more.
March 7, 2023
EpicVue launches expanded platform to engage drivers
The new EpicVue+ includes a dedicated fleet channel and an interactive training platform in addition to traditional TV content at a reduced rate.
March 6, 2023
EpicVue+
Leaf Logistics launches Flex Fleets to reduce empty miles, improve driver turnover
Leaf applies machine learning to compare shipper demand against its network to establish patterns and club together volume to reduce rate volatility and save on shipping costs. With that data, Flex Fleets connects loads to reduce empty miles.
March 4, 2023
traffic moving at night
Predictive analytics offers different approach to driver safety training
Machine learning is taking things a step farther with predictive analytics to help carriers not only mitigate accidents but potentially prevent them altogether.
March 2, 2023
Safety Suite
Bestpass offers access to CDL legal protection services provider Open Road Drivers Plan
Also: API platform HyperTrack launches new features; Blume Global partners with a trucking fintech startup; Platform Science adds an education platform to its app catalog; and Isaac will unveil its new smartphone app at TCA.
March 1, 2023
Isaac Connect Smartphone App
Solar Transport implements automated workflows to the tune of a 52% decrease in cross-drops
The fuel hauler has also experienced a significant reduction in driver turnover and an increase in capacity with the use of a customized mobile app created through Motorcity Systems.
March 1, 2023
Solar Transport
Mack, Volvo doubling remote programming capabilities, beefing up dealership services
Added over-the-air capabilities and service contracts among the new and updated service offerings rolling out.
February 28, 2023
Mack Anthem OTA Driver POV
Michelin rolling out its Connected Fleet platform in North America
February 27, 2023
Michelin Connected Fleet President and COO Andy Beasley
Mitchell 1 adds TMC Recommended Practices to TruckSeries Software
More than 500 voluntary technical standards are included in the current edition of TMC’s 2022-2023 Recommended Practices Manual, covering maintenance, testing, and specification of a full range of vehicle systems.
February 26, 2023
TMC RPs TruckSeries screen
Phillips Industries launching innovation accelerator
Phillips Innovations is an accelerator for bringing products into the Phillips platform by collaborating with technology companies that are developing original and inventive solutions for the transportation industry.
February 26, 2023
Rob Phillips, Phillips Industries CEO
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Swift Transportation, Knight Transportation, AAA Cooper and U.S. Xpress were at one time individually owned and operated companies, and each were among the top 50 for hire-carriers in CCJ's Top 250 rankings.
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