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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Roadrunner's Haul NOW app

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

FACTS Maps Optimization

Locus' new machine learning patent focuses on traffic predictions for last-mile deliveries

The patent offers logistics providers hyper-accurate estimated travel times, delivering enhanced predictability in their last-mile deliveries by factoring in traffic patterns, which have historically been considered too dynamic to map.

October 20, 2022

Locus patent for ML models to predict traffic time

Trimble offers insight on Connect and Scale 2025 strategy at annual tech conference

The company’s focus during the event was empowering and enabling carriers, shippers and brokers to work better together via cloud connectivity to support more productivity and sustainability across the supply chain as a whole.

August 25, 2022

Engage Lane interface

Drivewyze launches severe weather alerts on Safety+ platform

The feature, which employs geofencing technology to pinpoint extreme or severe weather occurrences up to 50 miles away, gives drivers time to slow down, alter routes or pull over.

August 23, 2022

Drivewyze Severe Weather Alerts

Geofencing technology evolves to offer better insight, improve efficiencies

Efficiencies are important in a time of resource scarcity and higher prices, and Trimble Maps recently introduced updated geofencing technology to add precision in pinpointing commercial locations like warehouses to improve efficiency.

August 11, 2022

Trimble Maps Places Data

Seattle carrier combines proprietary technology platform with single-lane relay strategy to increase utilization

This approach allows the company to drive more revenue per truck than a traditional carrier, while improving efficiency for shipping customers and offering better pay and quality of life for drivers.

July 31, 2022

Rollzi operates on a single-lane relay strategy.

Samsara introduces new platform features at first user conference

Its newest features focus on transforming the worker experience to help companies not only retain drivers, but also to improve operational efficiencies and, ultimately, save money.

June 16, 2022

Driver being coached following In-Cab Nudges alerts

Solera introduces new AI camera product and route modeling tool

SmartDrive Protect captures continuous video and uses AI technology to identify driver events and coaching opportunities to exonerate fleets; the new route modeling tool on the Omnitracs One platform allows fleets to work through what-if routing.

May 30, 2022

woman driving a truck

Olimp freight launches new mobile app for freight warehousing

Olimp's COO said a big factor in creating the app was to simplify the warehousing process for truck drivers. He said the mobile app is easier than accessing the website on a handheld device.

March 24, 2022

Olimp Freight mobile app

Google launches integrated last-mile delivery platform

The pandemic accelerated e-commerce and the number of deliveries and increased the strain on delivery networks.

March 17, 2022

Google Last Mile dashboard

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

Rand Mc Nally Upgrade

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

A car hauler was smashed in Oklahoma on Friday after following GPS onto the tracks where the low-riding trailer became stuck.

Using navigation systems to boost safety, efficiency

While commercial navigation systems are helpful for keeping truck drivers on legal routes, certain systems also give fleets more utility to not only get drivers where they need to go, but also help the driver avoid potentially dangerous situations.

August 5, 2021

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Women in Trucking member Angelika Mangino is the group's Member of the Month for April. Though more women are entering the filed, a WIT survey showed that safety remains a top concern among female drivers.

Female trucker surveys divide proponents on pay and cab design

Industry leaders agree on safety and respect as top issues among surveyed female truck drivers but disagree on pay and cab design.

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Pilot Company names new executives as part of Berkshire Hathaway ownership

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How technology is working to prevent your yard from becoming a trucking graveyard

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