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Asset tracking & management: Page 3

CCJ Innovators
Sustainability efforts spur carrier to create greater visibility in LTL
Dohrn Transfer Company transitioned to digital delivery receipts as part of its sustainability initiative. When some customers had trouble adjusting, the carrier solved the issue by creating a new way to provide deeper visibility into freight.
February 1, 2024
Dohrn Departure Report
Asset tracking & management
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
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July 7, 2025
The new Volvo Trucks configurator
Technology
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
Digital truck
Technology
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
Roadrunner trucks passing on road
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
OpenRoad TMS on a laptop and smart phone
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
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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
Orbcomm cargo camera
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
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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
Semi covered in snow
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
Outrider autonomous yard tractor backing into dock
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
Truck, trailers dock
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
truck waiting at a stop light
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
traffic moving at night
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
cyber attack malware
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
Prioritizing telematics data for tire management and more is becoming more of a focus for fleets large and small particularly as more truck and driver performance information becomes available.
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
FirstFleet trailers
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
Orbcomm cargo camera
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
E-SMART speed limiter
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Alternative power
Trump’s emissions rollback: What motor carriers & private fleets must know
While the trucking industry gains temporary relief from complex mandates, fleet managers must now navigate significant uncertainty, balancing the outcome of litigation against ongoing market demands for sustainability.
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Economic trends
Trucking industry faces mixed signals as tariffs, soft freight, and surplus trucks cloud outlook
The Tesla electric Semi logged 4,494 miles, averaging 321 miles per day with an overall energy efficiency of 1.55 kWh per mile over a three-week test with ABF Freight.
Alternative power
ABF Freight: Tesla Semi 'generally matched' diesel trucks in 3-week pilot
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Workforce
Unique requirements for hiring truck drivers
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Business
Cost per mile dips slightly thanks to fuel prices, truck and trailer payments soar
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