Keeping an eye on brake wear
A vehicle cuts in front of your truck and stops abruptly. The truck driver slams on the brakes only to find that the truck’s stopping distance isn’t what it once was—these brakes haven’t been inspected recently. Without the proper stopping distance, an accident becomes inevitable. It’s an extreme example to be sure, but it’s just
Carrier Logistics introduces AI tool to assist during Coronavirus pandemic
Carrier Logistics Inc. (CLI), has introduced LOCI, an artificial intelligence (AI) tool for determining the exact location type for a pick-up or delivery. The company says this new module improves the efficiency of the supply chain by providing automation around how to manage different customer location types. LOCI works with FACTS, a total freight management
Trimble, Kuebix launch Community Load Match platform
Trimble and Kuebix have announced new capabilities for its Community Load Match platform, a solution that facilitates collaboration between shippers and carriers to optimize how freight moves throughout the supply chain. Kuebix is a Trimble company and part of its Transportation Sector. Community Load Match enables shippers to use advanced matching capabilities to more easily
Omnitracs, McLeod Software extend partership
Omnitracs, LLC has announced an integration with McLeod Software. The integration with the McLeod LoadMaster transportation management system (TMS) will enhance the interoperability of the Omnitracs One platform, the company says. The company says the Omnitracs One platform was designed with a flexible, open API ecosystem that ensures that customers have access to capabilities and
Must-do trailer maintenance when times are tough (and even when they’re not)
Given the latest industry trailer order numbers (April was the lowest order month since 1990), it’s clear that many fleets are making do with the trailers they have, at least until there’s some certainty in our pandemic-impacted world. To ensure your trailers roll productively and safely, you’ll need eagle-eyed focus on maintenance. So we picked
Rand McNally rolls out new TND devices with advanced navigation, upgraded features
Rand McNally launched the next generation of its TND line. The truck-specific TND 750 and the TND 550 GPS devices feature advanced navigation and upgraded features. Both devices include Rand Navigation 2.0, the company’s proprietary new navigation software that features truck specific routing, a modern, clean interface, crowdsourced POI reviews, and striking new visuals, such
Watch: Implementing trailer tracking systems to streamline trucking operations
Real-time visibility into the location and status of assets has a direct impact on improving productivity and efficiency, and in lowering costs. But if you feel like you have too many dashboards already, it’s understandable you’d be hesitant to want to involve yourself with yet another one. So, we’ve put together four tips for implementing
Tracking the new freight normal with new technology solutions
The questions that impacted how your equipment moves on the road during the nationwide shutdown persist now that states are starting to reopen. Are the rest stops open in that area? Is there truck parking available? These types of questions have a huge impact on your equipment’s operation and routing decisions as delivery ETAs and
Building the right truck for regional haul applications
The roller coaster of freight demand continues. For fleets looking at new applications to drive business, regional haul equipment options have expanded over the past several years. From gearing and powertrain options to driver safety and creature comforts, it’s important you spec the right truck for the regional job. And if you aren’t in a
How artificial intelligence can help reduce truck maintenance and repair costs
It’s easy to think that the transportation fleet industry is advancing at light-speed, especially when you consider how much technological advancement has disrupted the way fleets operate today compared to just five or ten years ago.
