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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
ROLLER
The internet's smartest chatbot might never be OEM certified
ChatGPT knows a lot, but it doesn't know a lot about diesel engine maintenance (yet).
February 6, 2023
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How AI can help drivers by predicting and preventing collisions
AI camera company Nauto CEO Dr. Stefan Heck joins CCJ's 10-44 this week to talk about the benefits of AI cameras to fleets and truck drivers.
February 3, 2023
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FirstFleet creates nextgen in-cab driver experience
Rather than deploy the standard driver workflow application from its ELD vendor, FristFleet created its own using the vendor’s software development kit.
February 1, 2023
FirstFleet trailers
Telematics, insurance companies partner to lower fleets' insurance premiums
Also: General Logistics Systems offers technology to capture BOL data in the cab; Canada certifies the Penske Driver app for meeting its ELD standards; 123Loadboard now provides carrier identification verification.
January 31, 2023
General Logistics Systems
Paccar to deploy Platform Science telematics in Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks
Kenworth and Peterbilt customers will benefit from a new ecosystem of connected products from fleet management functionality and ELD capabilities to truck-specific navigation and third-party applications via the Platform Science Virtual Vehicle platform.
January 27, 2023
Kenworth W990 at a PACCAR media event
SureCall booster improves cell phone signal in weak and dead areas
Life on the road demands more connectivity than ever before. We tested a SureCall cell phone signal booster in areas with weak and no cell phone signals and got some surprising results.
January 24, 2023
Counting on connectivity. SureCall's Fusion2Go OTR cell phone signal booster increased reception during testing in rural Northwest Florida. CCJ senior editor Tom Quimby is shown above testing his mobile hot spot.
GeoSpace Labs launches new AI Dashcam
Also: Microsoft Connected Fleets adds Wejo to ecosystem; NMFTA's classification book goes digital; Xos offers mobile fleet management application and more.
January 24, 2023
Xosphere
Idelic launches Idelic Insurance Agency to offer coverage for commercial fleets
The company provides customizable insurance for commercial fleets based on their adoption and results from using the Idelic Program, which includes Safety Suite and Driver Safety Playbook that provides proactive risk insights.
January 23, 2023
Idelic Program
Low-clearance technologies help fleets avoid costly accidents
The days of bump-and-run tests should be a thing of the past as sensors, geofencing and crowdsourcing technologies combine to prevent large trucks from low-clearance strikes.
January 16, 2023
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New Garmin Dash Cam Live offers full-time live exterior view of trucks
Also: TextLocate and Greenscreens.ai partner on functionality to send bid requests in bulk to a carrier's mobile device; a new integration automates the handling of LTL shipments; Geotab joins AT&T's climate initiative and more.
January 10, 2023
Garmin Dash Cam Live
Advertising cameras on board could offset nuclear verdict impacts
Just like a driver wanted ad pasted on the back of a tractor trailer, camera providers should consider offering trucking companies stickers that announce that they are recording the driving public to help prevent nuclear verdicts for their customers.
January 10, 2023
Netradyne Driver-i
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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Carrier Logistics integrating with LTL APIs from SMC³
CLI, a provider of LTL freight management software, says it has completed development work to fully integrate with LTL APIs from SMC³. Also: e2open and Hubtek announce partnership.
January 3, 2023
Digital Logistics
Ryder's COOP program puts idle equipment to work
Both Ryder and fleets around the country are putting idle trucks to work thanks to Ryder's vehicle sharing program COOP, which analyzes the market to help bring equipment and renters together.
January 1, 2023
COOP
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
Cargo sensor technology helps carriers improve trailer utilization
Statistics show that carriers using cargo sensors experience an improvement in turnaround times for trailer assets – a much-needed benefit as average facility dwell times have increased by 7% since April.
December 21, 2022
Orbcomm cargo camera
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