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TMS helps carriers go from reactionary planning to proactive planning
Transportation management system providers are using AI to plan loads with an advanced view into the freight market. This predictive element allows planners to move away from reactive measures that negatively affect operating ratios.
January 22, 2024
Trucking leaders expected to invest in AI in 2024
The inaugural Motive Physical Economy Outlook 2024 report found that leaders are looking to AI and other technology in 2024 to turn the tide against factors such as economic volatility, fraud, poor labor force and more.
December 12, 2023
Sponsor Content
The new Volvo Trucks configurator
Volvo Trucks North America
The new Volvo VNL’s features and trim levels are available to examine interactively. Volvo Trucks has developed a new state-of-the-art online configurator exclusively for VNL models. The configurator provides detailed information on the features and benefits of each trim level and cab option, as well as a 360-degree view of the truck inside and out.
September 20, 2024
Technology backs Roadrunner's new guaranteed on-time delivery offering to ensure safety standards
Roadrunner takes a page out of the old school pizza delivery playbook with priority shipping: If it's late, it's free.
October 30, 2023
Technology
GP Transco takes in-house TMS to market
The dry van carrier created its own TMS years ago, tailored to its specific needs, and other carriers have been asking to buy it ever since. The company has finally answered their call and opened a new line of business in software.
October 6, 2023
Technology
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
Technology
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
Technology
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
Technology
Weathering logistics disruptions: Integrating weather into platforms for logistics decision making
Safety, operational efficiencies, improved customer service and cost savings are among the reasons more carriers and tech vendors are integrating weather into their platforms.
July 26, 2023
Technology
Yard management system integrations improve driver uptime
Companies like Outrider and Manhattan Associates are using cloud-based API architecture to automate yard processes to reduce pain points of yard operations and get drivers back on the road quickly.
June 13, 2023
Asset tracking & management
Tech-backed cross docks digitize traditional hub and spoke freight network
Many shippers shy away from the hub and spoke network because of cross docking that often results in loss of freight visibility, but WARP is digitizing the manual processes of freight transfers with software and hardware to track inventory.
June 5, 2023
Technology
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
Load bidding and contracts
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
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity becomes bigger element in protecting cargo
Cargo theft is on the rise, and cyberattacks as a tactic are becoming more prevalent. Industry experts offer insights on how carriers can protect their data.
February 22, 2023
Asset tracking & management
Smaller fleets lagging behind in telematics adoption and missing out on an 'integral' part of fleet operations
Smaller fleets have been shying away from fleet telematics, but as Penske Transportation Solutions makes clear, Software as as Service makes telematics a more affordable option.
February 13, 2023
CCJ Innovators
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
Asset tracking & management
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
Technology
Speed limiters don't have to be a black and white number
The E-SMART speed limiter uses proprietary advanced position systems technology to accurately locate vehicles and actively manage their maximum allowed speeds based on the posted speed limit of the road drivers are currently traveling.
December 6, 2022
Technology
Ball dropping on Verizon's 3G network
As carriers scramble to make the switch to the 4G network, the shutdown has been a learning lesson for carriers as they consider future technology investments.
December 4, 2022
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