Trucking accidents cost the transportation industry billions each year. While the cost of fatal crashes has remained about the same over the years, statistics from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) show the overall cost of all large truck and bus accidents has increased each year. Using Telematics to Reduce Trucking Accidents Before recent [...]
Commercial drivers strive to deliver their cargo on time and in pristine condition, but damage can happen to the best of drivers. Fleets struggling with frequent damaged freight claims can take several steps to mitigate the problem. With persistence, meticulousness, and a solid routine, fleets can minimize claims related to damaged cargo. How to Reduce [...]
The trucking industry is undergoing a massive shift in operation standards. One of the more controversial examples is the polarizing electronic logging device mandate. However, the industry is far from relaxing into a new normal. Significant and surprising trends are set to disrupt an already unsettled field. The following are some of the most unexpected [...]
In the past, the transportation industry has been slow to adopt new technologies. However, as drivers and fleets strive to improve safety and productivity, this trend has shifted. Both software and hardware tech upgrades have made major strides toward making trucking safer. The following are the latest innovations revolutionizing the industry. Autonomous Trucks and Platooning [...]
Technology in the trucking industry is a proliferating force, focusing on improving safety and saving money. Many would be more surprised to learn a truck lacked telematics technology than to hear a company equipped its trucks with the latest telematics GPS tracking tools. Robust GPS tracking solutions provide insight into: Driver behavior and overall fleet [...]
Cargo security and safety is an expensive problem within the trucking industry. Every year, trucking companies report $15-$30 billion in stolen cargo. The trend does not show any signs of slowing down either. Adding to the security concern, there are a variety of new rules regarding the transport and safety of food. While these two [...]
Fleet owners need reliable methods to reduce risk and improve safety, but that can be hard to accomplish without the proper data. For example, fleet owners may suspect some of their drivers are habitual speeders. However, they cannot prove it without technology or until law enforcement pulls over the driver. By that point, the damage [...]
Fleet managers use technology to improve safety and efficiency. However, telematics offers a holistic approach. Rather than addressing individual problems as they occur, telematics provides insights into a variety of driving factors that affect overall safety. Fleet managers can then use this information to develop preventative measures and policies that improve safety. Some driving elements [...]