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Survey: Companies plan to increase use of AI over the next 2 years
More than half (51%) of leaders surveyed say their organization is already using AI and 93% predict they will by 2026.
June 14, 2024
More than half of supply chain and logistics operations prioritizing automation amid labor challenge
Delivery route optimization and driver mobile productivity solutions are among the top tech tools being deployed to improve worker productivity.
April 17, 2024
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July 2, 2024
Tech startup aims to help fleets retain drivers while saving the environment
Silicon Valley-based AI startup Prophecta recently rolled out its vehicle tracking algorithm that aims to reduce carbon emissions by correcting and incentivizing cost-conscious and safe truck driver behavior.
April 2, 2024
Technology
Trucking tech swept up in major cellular outage Thursday
Cellular communication supports a variety of trucking functions, from engine control module updates to telematics and electronic logging devices.
February 22, 2024
Technology
Geotab rolls out optimized routing and asset tracker at Connect 2024
Geotab has multiple asset tracking integrations in its platform, but this is its first asset tracking hardware. Its new routing and optimization solution allows dispatchers to track drivers and make adjustments based on data insights.
February 22, 2024
Asset tracking & management
TMS helps carriers go from reactionary planning to proactive planning
Transportation management system providers are using AI to plan loads with an advanced view into the freight market. This predictive element allows planners to move away from reactive measures that negatively affect operating ratios.
January 22, 2024
Technology
Technology backs Roadrunner's new guaranteed on-time delivery offering to ensure safety standards
Roadrunner takes a page out of the old school pizza delivery playbook with priority shipping: If it's late, it's free.
October 30, 2023
Technology
GP Transco takes in-house TMS to market
The dry van carrier created its own TMS years ago, tailored to its specific needs, and other carriers have been asking to buy it ever since. The company has finally answered their call and opened a new line of business in software.
October 6, 2023
Technology
Compliance management, auxiliary cameras and a service maintenance app
In this week's CCJ’s Tech Shorts, we look at how larger fleets can eliminate major pain points when it comes to FMCSA and DOT Compliance management, AI-based route optimization engine, auxiliary cameras and more.
September 5, 2023
Technology
Five ways AI is transforming the trucking industry
Five areas where AI will impact the trucking industry are autonomous trucks, safety and compliance, dispatch and routing, fraud detection and prevention and workflow automations.
August 8, 2023
Technology
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
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
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