Technology
Factory-fit telematics work with ELD partners
In a perfect world, any ELD software developer could leverage the mileage and engine data from telematics devices that truck makers install at the factory. The data could be accessed ...
Comdata combines fuel, payroll transactions with OnRoad card
Comdata has developed a new multi-purse card that will be replacing the existing card programs that fleets and drivers use for fuel and cash transactions.
Hundreds of PrePass customers enroll in NORPASS bypass program
PrePass-enrolled trucks are now bypassing weigh stations at 44 additional locations in seven states.
Navistar reveals big plans for OnCommand Connection telematics
Later this year, Navistar will install its telematics platform, OnCommand Connect, in vehicles at the factory. Soon after, the company will integrating with ADAS technologies to monitor driver safety and ...
Logs on: It’s time to pick an ELD
Hard enforcement of the ELD mandate began April 1. For fleets who have yet to adopt, here's CCJ's latest in-depth guide to ELD compliance.
Asset-light: Six ways transportation companies are breaking the mold of logistics
Transportation companies are finding new ways to scale their businesses without having to invest in equipment and facilities. Technology is fueling a growth in nonasset transportation and logistics by helping ...
McLeod’s PowerBroker adds LoadPay payment service
Truckstop.com’s payment service, LoadPay, has been integrated with McLeod Software, giving McLeod PowerBroker users a more streamlined payment process.
Company asks FMCSA to allow camera systems to replace mirrors
Trucking tech supplier Stoneridge has filed an exemption request with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that would allow carriers to use the company’s MirrorEye Camera Monitor System instead of ...
Rugged tablet review: XBOOK D10 from Xplore Technologies
Recently, Xplore Technologies sent CCJ a its latest rugged mobile platform to test out in person — the Android-powered XBOOK D10. How does it stack up?
Penske Logistics adds SmartDrive safety cameras to fleet
Penske Logistics Vice President of Safety Jason Herr says using footage from the cameras, the company will be able to review incidents and coach drivers.
Mapping driver risk: Netradyne demos new vision-based safety tech at TCA event
Netradyne created a new RiskMap feature that shows the volume and severity of risk behaviors captured by its Driveri vision-based camera system.
One step forward, two steps back: Fatal Uber crash shows we shouldn’t rush to automation
It’s hard to argue against ADAS abilities to react more quickly than a human to avoid incidents, but as the Uber system shows, those systems aren’t perfect. Once fully developed, ...
Big G Express signs up for TCG software, driver wins $25k at TCA conference
Big G Express signed a contract at the TCA convention to start viewing profitability at the shipment level. One of its drivers also took home a check for $25,000.
Ryder debuts truck and asset sharing platform
Ryder telematics data suggests approximately 25 percent of the more than 8 million commercial vehicles on U.S. roads today regularly sit idle for more than one day a week, excluding weekends.
Samsara raises $50M as it adds 1,700 fleet customers every quarter
Samsara offers what it describes as “a complete data platform” for transportation operations that combines real-time GPS tracking, wireless sensors, video, and mobile applications.
