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Mitchell 1 adds TMC Recommended Practices to TruckSeries Software

More than 500 voluntary technical standards are included in the current edition of TMC’s 2022-2023 Recommended Practices Manual, covering maintenance, testing, and specification of a full range of vehicle systems.

February 26, 2023

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Phillips Industries launching innovation accelerator

Phillips Innovations is an accelerator for bringing products into the Phillips platform by collaborating with technology companies that are developing original and inventive solutions for the transportation industry.

February 26, 2023

Rob Phillips, Phillips Industries CEO

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P.S.I. debuts Digital ThermALERT, real-time visibility of wheel-end temps

The real-time reporting from Digital ThermALERT aids in identifying the normal wheel-end operating temperature of a user’s equipment and the ability to analyze wheel-end history.

February 26, 2023

The real-time reporting from Digital ThermALERT can help identify equipment or maintenance issues such as a dragging brake or bearing issue that can be scheduled in for service before damage can occur.

Artificial intelligence robot gag reel is a much needed reprieve

From robots to route optimization and self-driving capabilities, artificial intelligence is coming on strong in trucking, but as a blooper video from Boston Dynamics makes clear, there's still plenty of work to be done.

February 23, 2023

What goes up, must come down and that includes a robot at Boston Dynamics that took on and eventually conquered a scaffold obstacle course of sorts. Videos below show a gag reel and the scene where the robot emerges victorious.

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

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New benchmarking tool helps carriers identify growth opportunities

Also: FreightPOP unveils several new features; Transporeon's new solution helps transportation providers generate instant quotations for truckload spot transports based on predicted market rates; Foley's new platform eases driver onboarding and more.

February 16, 2023

The future ain’t what it used to be

The use of computers instead of actual knowledge will take its toll on American production, and now we've got AI spouting off nonsense and providing ignorance on tap.

February 15, 2023

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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.

TMS helps carriers improve supply chain visibility

Customers in the trucking sector now want the same level of transparency into their freight that they have grown to expect on their personal shipments, and that’s where the transportation management system comes in.

February 12, 2023

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Motorcity Systems launches new cloud-based mobile app

Also: HDVI launches the next generation of its commercial auto insurance; Cargo Chief integrates with LoadOps, and Flock Freight integrates with BluJay; and a workers’ comp and payroll startup is offering its time-tracking app for free.

February 7, 2023

The internet's smartest chatbot might never be OEM certified

ChatGPT knows a lot, but it doesn't know a lot about diesel engine maintenance (yet).

February 6, 2023

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How AI can help drivers by predicting and preventing collisions

AI camera company Nauto CEO Dr. Stefan Heck joins CCJ's 10-44 this week to talk about the benefits of AI cameras to fleets and truck drivers.

February 3, 2023

predicting & preventing collisions

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

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Telematics, insurance companies partner to lower fleets' insurance premiums

Also: General Logistics Systems offers technology to capture BOL data in the cab; Canada certifies the Penske Driver app for meeting its ELD standards; 123Loadboard now provides carrier identification verification.

January 31, 2023

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Paccar to deploy Platform Science telematics in Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks

Kenworth and Peterbilt customers will benefit from a new ecosystem of connected products from fleet management functionality and ELD capabilities to truck-specific navigation and third-party applications via the Platform Science Virtual Vehicle platform.

January 27, 2023

Kenworth W990 at a PACCAR media event

SureCall booster improves cell phone signal in weak and dead areas

Life on the road demands more connectivity than ever before. We tested a SureCall cell phone signal booster in areas with weak and no cell phone signals and got some surprising results.

January 24, 2023

Counting on connectivity. SureCall's Fusion2Go OTR cell phone signal booster increased reception during testing in rural Northwest Florida. CCJ senior editor Tom Quimby is shown above testing his mobile hot spot.

GeoSpace Labs launches new AI Dashcam

Also: Microsoft Connected Fleets adds Wejo to ecosystem; NMFTA's classification book goes digital; Xos offers mobile fleet management application and more.

January 24, 2023

Idelic launches Idelic Insurance Agency to offer coverage for commercial fleets

The company provides customizable insurance for commercial fleets based on their adoption and results from using the Idelic Program, which includes Safety Suite and Driver Safety Playbook that provides proactive risk insights.

January 23, 2023

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NMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technology

The trucking industry's expanded digitization increases its potential for cybercrime, and China could be a key threat to the U.S. via technology in transportation.

Headquartered in Ohio, Kandel Transport Inc. is a regional carrier specializing in temperature-controlled food transport.

Kandel Transport acquired by Nagle Companies

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Marten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to return

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U.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck drivers

Cargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.

Cargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.

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.

In House or Outsourced Maintenance

The decision between bringing fleet maintenance in-house versus outsourcing is a pivotal one that could significantly affect your operations.