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Technology
New tech creates 'sharing economy' for fleets
Fleets are using new online platforms to collaborate, even with competitors, to find new markets for unused trailer space and equipment.
March 5, 2021
Fleets are using new online platforms to collaborate, even with competitors, to find new markets for unused trailer space and equipment.
Documentation software
Digitizing paper for trucking success
Efficient document management is quickly becoming a vital survival strategy.
March 4, 2021
Efficient document management and digitization are becoming vital to the survival strategy of motor carriers.
Technology
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.
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.
Business
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.
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CCJ Innovators
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
Werner EDGE truck
Business
Cooltrax launches next-gen Temp Tracker for cold chain fleet management
Cooltrax has released a flexible, low-cost solution for remote temperature monitoring.
August 11, 2020
The Cooltrax Temp Tracker sensors install in minutes within trailers to share location and temperature data.
Business
Tech update: New mobility tools help fleets drive up utilization
The latest developments from technology suppliers focus on worker and asset utilization. See CCJ to see how the new tech can help navigate the road ahead.
July 28, 2020
Allegiant Electric has increased revenue by 581% since early 2017 by more efficiently planning and scheduling mobile workers.
Business
Is Panasonic’s new Toughbook tablet the flagship for Android migration?
Will the Panasonic Toughbook A3 10.1-inch tablet be the technology fleets will use to upgrade previous Android mobile devices? See CCJ for the details.
June 25, 2020
Panasonic has created a Productivity+ network of support services for its Android product lineup.
Business
Tighter connections: Fleets shore up mobile strategies during crisis
During the crisis, motor carriers use technology to stay connected with drivers and assets. See how fleets are revisiting their mobile strategies in COVID-19.
May 14, 2020
New management reports are available through Lytx’ portal for fleets to track the duration and the percentage of drive time a driver was engaged in each type of risky driving behavior.
Business
PrePass Motion app now available on Geotab mobile platform
The PrePass Motion app uses a cellular connection from the Geotab platform to give carriers weigh station bypassing and in-vehicle driver safety alerts.
May 6, 2020
PrePass Motion is now available as an option to fleets that use the Geotab telematics platform.
Business
Drivewyze adds Indiana rest area parking alerts for drivers
Drivewyze has added parking spot availability to the COVID-19 response rest area alerts initiative. Drivers get an alert showing the number of spots available.
April 28, 2020
Drivewyze has added parking availability notifications for 10 rest areas in Indiana
Business
Carriers respond to greater customer demand for shipment visibility
Motor carriers are being asked by customers to comply with freight visibility requirements. See how fleets like Leonard's Express are meeting these needs.
March 31, 2020
Leonard’s Express plans to achieve a 3% fuel savings with Vnomics True Fuel
Business
FDA rules may require fleets to share more detailed load data
New FDA regulations may require fleets to increase visibility of temperature data at the product level, particularly for loads with multiple delivery stops.
March 24, 2020
Cooltrax’s product line includes a Wedge device that inserts into cargo to determine if the temperature is out of range.
Business
Mesilla Valley Transportation moves quickly with mobility tech
MVT's latest technology implementation is Platform Science for electronic logs and Drivewyze PreClear for weigh station bypass.
March 20, 2020
Mike Kelley, chief technology officer of Mesilla Valley Transportation
Business
Betting on technology in 2020: did ELD providers miss the boat?
A possible freight recession in 2020 has carriers placing bets on technology that delivers immediate cost savings.
January 9, 2020
CarrierWeb plans to offer an app for the Android platform that will have many of the same features of its in-cab computing platform, CarrierMate.
Business
EROAD adds trailer tracking option to ELD platform
The new EROAD Asset Tracker is a weather-proof product for tracking trailers, equipment and other powered assets on the same platform.
November 21, 2019
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Business
Trimble combines vehicle display, gateway in Duo
The Trimble Duo is a ruggedized, fixed-mount device with an in-cab display and vehicle gateway in a single unit designed for the commercial trucking industry.
November 12, 2019
Trimble Duo
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Fleets are using new online platforms to collaborate, even with competitors, to find new markets for unused trailer space and equipment.
Technology
New tech creates 'sharing economy' for fleets
Fleets are using new online platforms to collaborate, even with competitors, to find new markets for unused trailer space and equipment.
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