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Cover Whale partners with data science tech company to improve driver safety program, insurance premiums
Also: NMFTA launches a new digital SCAC system; Bestpass and Comdata partner to help fleets and owner-operators save money ordering permits for travel across North America; WARP offers a same-/next-day delivery solution for perishables shippers and more.
March 7, 2023
EpicVue launches expanded platform to engage drivers
The new EpicVue+ includes a dedicated fleet channel and an interactive training platform in addition to traditional TV content at a reduced rate.
March 6, 2023
EpicVue+
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
traffic moving at night
Predictive analytics offers different approach to driver safety training
Machine learning is taking things a step farther with predictive analytics to help carriers not only mitigate accidents but potentially prevent them altogether.
March 2, 2023
Safety Suite
Bestpass offers access to CDL legal protection services provider Open Road Drivers Plan
Also: API platform HyperTrack launches new features; Blume Global partners with a trucking fintech startup; Platform Science adds an education platform to its app catalog; and Isaac will unveil its new smartphone app at TCA.
March 1, 2023
Isaac Connect Smartphone App
Solar Transport implements automated workflows to the tune of a 52% decrease in cross-drops
The fuel hauler has also experienced a significant reduction in driver turnover and an increase in capacity with the use of a customized mobile app created through Motorcity Systems.
March 1, 2023
Solar Transport
Mack, Volvo doubling remote programming capabilities, beefing up dealership services
Added over-the-air capabilities and service contracts among the new and updated service offerings rolling out.
February 28, 2023
Mack Anthem OTA Driver POV
Michelin rolling out its Connected Fleet platform in North America
February 27, 2023
Michelin Connected Fleet President and COO Andy Beasley
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
TMC RPs TruckSeries screen
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
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
cyber attack malware
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
Foley Dash
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
artificial intelligence humanoid
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
forklift loading a trailer
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
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