Asset tracking & management: Page 2

Use of cargo cameras is on the rise
Cargo cameras can help retroactively in the event of a theft, but their main benefit is visibility into operations, allowing carriers to increase capacity.
July 5, 2022
Spireon's cargo camera captures images inside a trailer.
Real-time visibility technology gives carriers competitive edge
Experts offer insight into real-time visibility as a solution to supply chain disruption. They say carrier participation is key as visibility data is only as good as a provider’s connections to carriers.
June 15, 2022
aerial shot of semi-trucks hauling containers
CLI launches new yard management system
The system allows trucking companies to manage their yard operations at their terminals, dispatch trailer switches to yard personnel and maintain full visibility of each trailer at that terminal’s facility with the aim to improve operational efficiencies.
May 5, 2022
Yard management system
Yards shift closer to autonomy with outdoor wireless systems
Experts say the use of outdoor wireless systems is on the rise. It's something they say can bridge the gap between the antiquated walkie talkie era and autonomous yards while increasing uptimes and improving driver satisfaction.
April 12, 2022
yard tractor pulling a container
Avoiding visibility blind spots from 3G sunset
Transitioning to 4G LTE makes operational sense as it transfers data at up to 100 megabytes per second — outperforming 3G networks by several hundred times.
February 8, 2022
Truck driver on a tablet
Omnitracs parent acquiring Spireon
Just seven months ago, Solera acquired Omnitracs and also picked up DealerSocket, a developer of software for automotive dealers, and digital driver risk management firm eDriving.
February 1, 2022
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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
GPS Trackit's GK500MG
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
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Descartes adds AI, ML capability to routing platform | Koffie Labs inks two more states to Insurtech platform
Descartes' enhancements help customers achieve outstanding optimization results and learn from real-world outcomes to maximize fleet performance. Also: Insurtech startup Koffie Labs has signed on with distribution partners in Georgia and Pennsylvania.
October 11, 2021
digital map
8 tips to save on fleet costs
Keeping track of costs can be harrowing, especially the incidental ones.
October 4, 2021
Semi truck on highway
Estes to deploy trailer tracking in 40,000-unit fleet
LTL carriers are trying to unlock capacity to meet rising demand from e-commerce. Some, like Estes, are using trailer tracking to do this and automate routine tasks.
July 13, 2021
Estes Express semi-truck
How telemetry tech helps the supply chain with hurricane preparedness
The impending busy hurricane season means that asset owners must effectively ensure they can keep employees and equipment safe while curbing significant losses.
June 23, 2021
rain drops on a windshield
Load boards open a new chapter on freight visibility
Shipment visibility could be the most valuable outcome from the ELD mandate, at least for shippers and freight brokers.
June 6, 2021
Truck driver using tablet
Global chip shortages accelerate fleet plans for 3G migration
Chip shortages have crimped supplies of mobile hardware as fleets look to replace outdated 3G devices in coming months.
April 25, 2021
omnitracs device
IT approach offers better asset security at lower cost
The best managed IT service providers can manage and integrate any and all systems down to installation of cabling and computer hardware.
April 19, 2021
lock with cables
Montgomery Transport cuts claims with image-based load securement app
An app that started out as a way to improve communication between drivers and management at flatbed carrier Montgomery Transport now helps drivers improve load securement and lower risk for themselves and their company.
April 1, 2021
Montgomery Transport driver using his phone to take a picture of a load of steel beams
Tested: Drive Reach OTR cell signal booster
A cellular signal booster is one way for fleets to increase the speed and coverage of their 3G, 4G and 5G mobile devices.
March 31, 2021
The signal booster of Wilson Electronic's Drive Reach OTR
Speed, transparency fuels the rise of ‘Book it Now’ options in load boards
Several load boards and other databases are offering rapid booking options to automate the rating and tendering process to speed up freight transactions.
October 21, 2020
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