Trip planning

What are the most dangerous cities -- and days -- for truckers?

A 2020 report by Lytx reveals the riskiest states, cities and roadways along with the riskiest days, times and trends in driving behaviors.

February 10, 2021

Advanced camera systems now provide drivers with real-time alerts for risky driving behaviors.

With supply chains in disarray, venture capital flooding startups in freight tech

The Covid-19 crisis has increased investments in freight tech. Read CCJ to see how new startups are aiming to reduce dwell times and pool freight for carriers.

December 4, 2020

Investment in freight tech startups in 2020 has accelerated to squeeze out more costs from fleet operations and supply chains.

Tech update: New mobile tools help fleets improve driver experience

New mobile tools give fleets greater operational control while allowing for driver flexibility. Read CCJ to see how fleets can get the best of both worlds.

November 5, 2020

Eleos has added new trip planning tools to its mobile app that give fleets greater control over load profitability and drivers more flexibility in trip planning.

Don’t be the next carrier in the headlines for a bridge collapse — Here’s how to minimize risks of GPS routing

No carrier wants the embarrassing headlines caused by truckers following GPS navigation into areas where Class 8 trucks simply don’t belong.

October 16, 2020

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Remote offices increasing fleet demand for digital workflows, including cameras

Technology announcements the week of Oct. 5 highlight the increased demand for digital workflow tools. Read CCJ for news about Transflo's acquisition and more.

October 8, 2020

KeepTruckin has released a smart load board with free access to its current customers.

LTL fleets looking to ‘press the easy button’ for route planning

Cloud-based software provider Optym hosted a call with LTL fleet executives to discuss opportunities for cost savings. Read CCJ to see the technology discussed.

September 24, 2020

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Man vs. machine: Software battles empty miles and increases revenue

Trucking companies look to offset empty miles and increase profitability with efficient route planning software. Learn more here on Commercial Carrier Journal.

September 1, 2020

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An expert’s take on the best metrics to use for fleet profitability

What's at the top of the hierarchy for fleet profitability? Read CCJ to see an expert's take on what metrics to use to optimize network design and management.

September 1, 2020

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During COVID-19, fleets can expand online presence with customers, drivers

Motor carriers and freight brokers gain new tech options to scale online presence and differentiate their companies. Read CCJ for the latest developments.

August 18, 2020

Verizon Connect released a new mobile app for fleet managers to use as part of its Reveal platform.

New planning tools help small carriers combat rate volatility

In response to volatility in freight markets, motor carriers are using new planning tools to look ahead to maximize revenue. See CCJ for the details.

June 19, 2020

The Axele platform brings predictive analytics for load planning to small and medium sized truckload carriers.

Omnitracs, FourKites develop new fleet routing, tracking features

This week, Omnitracs and FourKites launched new products to help drivers, fleets and shippers improve route planning and load tracking for LTL shipments.

June 3, 2020

Omnitracs has added location-based COVID-19 information to its Fleet Mapping tool.

Verizon Connect adds Navigation updates for rest stop closures

Verizon Connect's Navigation mobile app works with its fleet management technology to help long-haul truck drivers who encounter rest stop closures.

April 8, 2020

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Saia using route planning tech to quickly adapt to COVID changes

See how Saia is using a new route planning tool to respond more quickly and effectively to changes in its network from the COVID pandemic.

April 1, 2020

The RouteMAX software from Optym is used by LTL carriers to optimize pickup and delivery routes.

Routing software helps fleets plan ahead for seasonal swings

Fleet management systems have a number of tools that help companies plan ahead to keep the bottom line from falling during the winter months.

December 17, 2019

Mobile and back-office routing and planning applications have troves of data that can be analyzed for predicting seasonal trends. Photo courtesy of Verizon Connect.

Freight matching machine: fleets use new tech to optimize loads

Transportation management software gives fleets new options that tap the power of machine learning and cloud computing to make better load planning decisions.

October 18, 2019

LTL carriers, like Frontline Freight based in Industry, Calif., are utilizing Carrier Logistics’ FACTS software to automate pickup and delivery dispatch activity.

Omnitracs CEO explains strategy for mobile evolution

Omnitracs customers will begin migrating to a new Android platform in January 2020 using existing in-cab devices or any hardware they choose. Details on CCJ.

October 11, 2019

Omnitracs CEO Ray Greer, center, discussed the Blue Dot acquisition during the TCA conference in Las Vegas, March 12.

Loadsmart develops integrated freight match tool for carriers

Loadsmarts' new Smart Match tool matches available trucks with freight and was developed primarily for enterprise carriers who can use API integration.

October 9, 2019

The Loadsmart technology-enabled brokerage provides carriers TMS-like functionality for free. Along with participation in Loadsmart’s applications that deliver partially automated load offers, carriers get what Diego Urrutia, the company’s chief commercial officer, calls “a free fleet management platform” that maps live locations of trucks and more.

AMA Transportation chooses FACTS system from CLI

CLI, a freight management software provider for LTL fleets, announced that AMA Transportation Co. has implemented its FACTS system.

October 1, 2019

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Efficient document management and digitization are becoming vital to the survival strategy of motor carriers.

Digitizing paper for trucking success

Efficient document management is quickly becoming a vital survival strategy.

The toughest 15 states for lights violations, one of the 2021 Roadcheck emphases

Airflow is continuously handed down the tractor and trailer until it reaches the end, making a systematic approach to aerodynamics important.

Pete's refreshed 579 all-in on aero, tech

Tight capacity has caused spot rates to spike from already elevated levels, and contract rates are rising, leaving fleets with plenty of cash to spend on new trucks.

Fleets standing in line for new trucks as freight rates climb

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Get all the info on the top 250 trucking companies in America

View, sort and download the trucking industry’s most comprehensive ranking of for-hire carriers in North America, based on a blend of metrics including fleet size, annual revenue and number of drivers.

Take Control of Toll: How Violations Work and How to Minimize Fleet Impact

With the rapid adoption of cashless tolling across the country and the associated benefit in transponder deployment for operations and the company’s bottom line, it is now more important than ever for fleets to develop an informed toll management strategy