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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
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
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July 7, 2025
Driver management
Custom driver apps have become must-have tech
Custom mobile apps are available to most fleets without the expensive IT resources and extended timeline that have traditionally kept them out of reach for most carriers.
March 22, 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
Business operations
Drivewyze and Bestpass partner to offer new tool to help fleets manage toll costs
The toll trip report provides GPS-based data to help fleets investigate overcharges, violations and fraud.
January 9, 2023
Trip planning
Trucking industry welcomes delays due to infrastructure bill projects
Route optimization and mapping technology companies are prepared to take on the necessary evils like road closures and subsequent freight delays that these infrastructure projects will trigger in support of a better road system.
December 26, 2022
Technology
Roadrunner updates app, adding productivity and visibility tools for drivers
Using GPS location and hours of service available, Haul Now allows drivers to find available loads at their desired terminal and filter by the number of miles they want to drive.
December 21, 2022
Trip planning
CLI launches new routing logic and planning optimization solution
The new AI-driven software module is designed to improve efficiency and profitability for less-than-truckload, last-mile and parcel delivery companies.
November 2, 2022
Trip planning
Locus' new machine learning patent focuses on traffic predictions for last-mile deliveries
The patent offers logistics providers hyper-accurate estimated travel times, delivering enhanced predictability in their last-mile deliveries by factoring in traffic patterns, which have historically been considered too dynamic to map.
October 20, 2022
Technology
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
Trip planning
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
Trip planning
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
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