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Drivers lose 40% of their drive time. Where is it going?
Research conducted by the MIT Freight Lab shows truck drivers on average spend only about 6.5 hours a day driving out of 11 available hours.
December 9, 2021
VoIP phone systems can help carriers make important impressions
Many fleets have switched to voice over internet protocol (VoIP) systems from traditional landlines for several reasons: cost savings; remote working while still using the office phone number.
December 9, 2021
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GPS Insight acquires FieldAware | Loadsure updates smart cargo insurance platform.
The world of trucking tech has seen a handful of acquisitions in the past few weeks. Here's what's next in trucking tech.
December 7, 2021
Business
Tell your story first: Using driver data to lower insurance costs
Something as simple as failure to wear a seatbelt sets off red flags for insurance underwriters.
December 6, 2021
Technology
AI cameras provide added data, visibility into fleet while boosting safety
A more recent technological development in dash cameras has brought artificial intelligence into the fold, which can provide more visibility into what is going on in and around their trucks and also help drivers avoid crashes using data.
December 2, 2021
Technology
Cyber threats in trucking have skyrocketed since the onset of pandemic
Cyber attacks on transportation companies in December are projected to be more than 58% higher than January 2021.
November 23, 2021
Technology
Dossier Systems acquired by AMCS | Axele upgrades its TMS
Axele TMS upgrades software with dashboard KPIs for safety and preventive maintenance issues, expanded support for tractor settlement and new integration partners.
November 23, 2021
Technology
GPS Trackit announces trailer theft deterrent | SafeRide acquired by Traffilog
The GL500MG protects unpowered assets including construction equipment, freight trailers, flatbed trailers, freight containers, generators, tool storage boxes, and recreational equipment.
November 16, 2021
Equipment controls
Autonomous trucking firm Kodiak plans to double workforce, add 15 trucks with new funding
Kodiak Robotics announced it received $125 million in Series B funding from a variety of investors. Also: DTNA, Platform Science team up on open OEM platform.
November 15, 2021
Regulations
FMCSA: Fatal large truck crashes increased in 2019
New statistics released recently by FMCSA show an increase in the number of fatal and injury-causing crashes involving large trucks in 2019. Also: KeepTruckin releases new compliance management software.
November 12, 2021
Technology
Technology versus humans
We, as an industry, need to stop promoting autonomous trucks by denigrating human truck drivers.
November 9, 2021
Technology
Lytx adds features to Lytx Driver App | Transportation Insight Holding Company acquires Platinum Circle
Non-asset, tech-enabled enterprise logistics and freight brokerage Transportation Insight Holding Company acquires Platinum Circle. Also: Lytx intros a suite of tools to put drivers in control of their performance, safety and compliance; Noregon acquired
November 9, 2021
Technology
ELD compliance at stake with 3G sunsetting just months away
FMCSA is warning fleets to act fast to make sure their ELDs are not reliant on 3G cell networks with sunsetting beginning in February. In addition to ELDs, carriers' telematics and camera systems could also be affected by the 3G shutdown.
November 5, 2021
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
Technology
Marten Transport confirms it was victim of cyberattack
The more than 3,000-truck refrigerated carrier said it detected a cyber breach Oct. 3 that accessed and encrypted files on servers, and that the attack also included the download of certain data files.
October 28, 2021
Technology
AI for good – The fleet industry’s pioneering role
Historically, fleet operators have managed safety risks with training programs, manual coaching sessions and manager ride-alongs.
October 26, 2021
Technology
Road Ready integrates LogIQ with Air-Weigh | Azuga debuts fleet sustainability service
Road Ready, a telematics and smart fleet technology provider from Clarience Technologies, has introduced Air-Weigh as its newest LogIQ integrated data platform. Also: Fleet telematics company Azuga launches a fleet sustainability service.
October 25, 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
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