Freight brokers and third-party logistics providers have traditionally relied on manual check calls to update the status of a shipment, but are increasingly turning to tracking technology to satisfy shippers’ demands for greater visibility.
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Technology Helps Fleets Find Lanes That Are Profitable and Efficient
As capacity tightens and government regulations make drivers’ time even more valuable, carriers and shippers are embracing technology to choose the most profitable and efficient shipping lanes, set rates and reduce empty miles.
January 15, 2016
Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, discusses how AI, data and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping.
Trucking Tries on Wearable Technology
The emergence of wearable technology, such as smartwatches, has given consumers a new way to communicate, track their health and process payments, but some fleets and technology suppliers believe these devices also can serve as valuable tools in trucking operations.
January 15, 2016Data: Separating the Wheat From the Chaff
The old adage “separating the wheat from the chaff” technically describes the process of separating grain from the casing in which it’s grown, but over the years, the saying has broadened to describe any process that isolates what’s valuable by winnowing out what’s worthless.
January 22, 2016ELDs Are Coming; Don’t Be Left in the Dust
It’s been discussed, debated and awaited for years, but the federal mandate for electronic logging devices has finally taken shape.
January 22, 2016Google Exec Says Package Delivery by Drone Possible Within a Few Years
Product delivery-by-drone in urban areas may be possible within a few years if the U.S. government and the aviation industry agree to work cooperatively on the new technology, the chief of Google Inc.’s drone cargo project said Jan. 11.
January 11, 2016Bendix 2016 Brake Training School Travels to 17 Locations
Component suppliers Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake, a joint venture with Dana Commercial Vehicle Products, said they will offer 17 in-person brake training school sessions from spring through fall 2016 at various locations around the country.
December 29, 2015SkyBitz Launches Local Fleet Telematics Division
Technology supplier SkyBitz has launched a division focused on telematics services for local delivery fleets — a move that expands its reach beyond its core trailer-tracking business.
December 28, 2015Capital Goods Orders Drop for First Time in Three Months
Orders for U.S. capital goods dropped in November for the first time in three months, showing businesses began tempering new investment after a third-quarter surge.
December 23, 2015AASHTO Sets Roadside Safety Device Installation Schedule
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials announced its approval on Dec. 22 of a schedule for implementing the use of such roadside safety hardware devices as guardrails and crash cushions on the National Highway System that meet new crash-testing standards.
December 22, 2015