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Trimble offers insight on Connect and Scale 2025 strategy at annual tech conference
The company’s focus during the event was empowering and enabling carriers, shippers and brokers to work better together via cloud connectivity to support more productivity and sustainability across the supply chain as a whole.
August 25, 2022
Drivewyze launches severe weather alerts on Safety+ platform
The feature, which employs geofencing technology to pinpoint extreme or severe weather occurrences up to 50 miles away, gives drivers time to slow down, alter routes or pull over.
August 23, 2022
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Geofencing technology evolves to offer better insight, improve efficiencies
Efficiencies are important in a time of resource scarcity and higher prices, and Trimble Maps recently introduced updated geofencing technology to add precision in pinpointing commercial locations like warehouses to improve efficiency.
August 11, 2022
CCJ Innovators
Seattle carrier combines proprietary technology platform with single-lane relay strategy to increase utilization
This approach allows the company to drive more revenue per truck than a traditional carrier, while improving efficiency for shipping customers and offering better pay and quality of life for drivers.
July 31, 2022
Technology
Samsara introduces new platform features at first user conference
Its newest features focus on transforming the worker experience to help companies not only retain drivers, but also to improve operational efficiencies and, ultimately, save money.
June 16, 2022
Technology
Solera introduces new AI camera product and route modeling tool
SmartDrive Protect captures continuous video and uses AI technology to identify driver events and coaching opportunities to exonerate fleets; the new route modeling tool on the Omnitracs One platform allows fleets to work through what-if routing.
May 30, 2022
Technology
Olimp freight launches new mobile app for freight warehousing
Olimp's COO said a big factor in creating the app was to simplify the warehousing process for truck drivers. He said the mobile app is easier than accessing the website on a handheld device.
March 24, 2022
Technology
Google launches integrated last-mile delivery platform
The pandemic accelerated e-commerce and the number of deliveries and increased the strain on delivery networks.
March 17, 2022
Technology
Trucking Who's Who joins autonomous startup board | Be on the lookout for OTA update from Rand McNally
Two former fleet execs and White House administrator joins Aurora board. Also: TAC Insight has released its Accounts Receivable & Payments module for Fast-Weigh; Rand McNally in November will roll out an over-the-air software upgrade to Rand Navigation.
November 1, 2021
Trip planning
GPS leads driver to high-grade rail crossing, into path of train
A car hauler in Oklahoma made national news after his rig was smashed by a train. He had been following a GPS detour that came up from nearby road construction.
October 23, 2021
Trip planning
Using navigation systems to boost safety, efficiency
While commercial navigation systems are helpful for keeping truck drivers on legal routes, certain systems also give fleets more utility to not only get drivers where they need to go, but also help the driver avoid potentially dangerous situations.
August 5, 2021
Technology
Accelerated digital transformation efforts a driving force of fleet optimization
With more advanced driver workflow software, each trucking company can customize their workflow steps and forms for drivers to suit their specific needs.
July 5, 2021
Technology
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
Business
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
Business
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
Business
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
Business
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
Business
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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