#fleet-management
(79 articles)Fleet Visibility Crisis: Why 80% Skip AI Tools for Maintenance
A FreightWaves and Kooner Fleet Management Solutions survey exposes a critical operational blind spot: most fleets lack the data visibility needed to manage maintenance strategically, despite widespre
UPS Tackles Driver Shortage with Larger Trucks and Career Pathways
UPS has identified driver shortage as a structural challenge requiring multi-faceted solutions beyond traditional recruitment. The company, alongside industry partners represented by the IRU (World Ro
Trucking Operating Costs Surge 3.4% in 2025, Outpacing Inflation
The American Transportation Research Institute's 2025 annual operating cost survey reveals a trucking industry under significant cost pressure, with average operational expenses climbing to $2.336 per
Navistar Wins $16.5M Truck Delivery Delay Lawsuit
A Michigan federal jury has sided with Navistar in a significant procurement dispute, ruling that the truck manufacturer was not liable for damages stemming from delayed deliveries of 1,100 Internatio
NFI's $4B Evolution: Beyond Volatile Truckload to Diversified Logistics
NFI Industries has undergone a fundamental business model transformation, moving away from the economically volatile one-way truckload market toward a diversified portfolio encompassing dedicated flee
Top 10 Transport Analytics Tools for Supply Chain Leaders
Supply Chain Digital's curated roundup of transport analytics tools provides supply chain professionals with actionable guidance on selecting software platforms that enhance visibility, optimize routi
Cold Chain Faces Triple Pressure: Tariffs, Trade Shifts, Tech
The cold chain logistics sector faces mounting pressure from three convergent forces: escalating tariff regimes affecting cross-border perishable shipments, shifting trade patterns requiring network r
Technology Driving Freight Innovation & Operational Efficiency
GreenFleet.net reports on the technological innovations reshaping the freight and logistics sector. The article highlights how advanced technologies are enabling carriers and logistics providers to op
Logistics Leaders J&T Express, Onfleet, Geotab Drive July Gains
This supply chain roundup highlights three major players in logistics and transportation technology during July 2024. J&T Express, a leading Southeast Asian parcel carrier, Onfleet, a last-mile delive
TRUXX Launches Qawafel Platform to Streamline UAE Logistics
TRUXX has launched the Qawafel platform, a technology solution aimed at enhancing logistics efficiency within the UAE market. This platform represents a strategic move to digitalize last-mile operatio
$104M Verdict Exposes Driver Fatigue Risks in Trucking
An El Paso jury has returned a substantial $104 million wrongful death verdict against Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT), a major U.S. truckload carrier with over 1,600 trucks, after determining tha
Digital Cargo Theft: Fake Carriers and Email Hijacks Target Fleets
The cargo theft landscape has fundamentally shifted from traditional highway robbery to sophisticated digital fraud schemes. Criminals are now impersonating legitimate carriers and hijacking shipper c
Spotter AI Expands Connected Freight Platform for Fleet Operations
Spotter AI is expanding its connected freight platform to address fragmentation across driver recruiting, fleet operations, and compliance management. The North American trucking industry has historic
Descartes Acquires Drivin for $30M to Strengthen Last-Mile
Descartes Systems Group has acquired Drivin, a Santiago-based last-mile logistics technology company, for $30 million in cash with up to $5 million in performance-based earnouts. This acquisition mark
Samsara Tracking Label Enhances Real-Time Shipment Visibility
Samsara, a leading fleet operations platform, has introduced a tracking label solution designed to enhance end-to-end shipment visibility throughout the logistics network. This technology advancement
AI Takes Center Stage at Major Trucking Industry Conference
Artificial intelligence has emerged as a dominant theme at the trucking industry's major conference, reflecting the sector's accelerating adoption of AI technologies to address persistent operational
Why Trucking Companies Need Insurance Specialists, Not Just Policies
This article challenges the commoditized approach to commercial trucking insurance, highlighting how specialized insurance agents serve as critical risk management partners rather than transactional v
How Top LTL Carriers Build Competitive Advantage Through Operations
Old Dominion Freight Line's sustained leadership in LTL quality rankings reflects a deliberate, multi-layered operational strategy that extends far beyond competitive pricing. The carrier's 16-year tr
Drayage Operators Turn to Automation to Survive Next Era
The drayage sector is at an inflection point. Operators are confronting a perfect storm of operational pressures—demand unpredictability, terminal bottlenecks, labor scarcity, and compressing margins—
Progressive Forces ELD Switch: Motive Mandate Hits Small Fleets
Progressive Commercial has begun requiring a subset of small trucking fleets to install Motive telematics devices as a mandatory condition of insurance underwriting, not merely as an optional discount
Trucker Path Adds Real-Time Cargo Theft Alerts to Navigation App
Trucker Path has launched a significant operational tool by integrating Verisk CargoNet's cargo theft intelligence directly into its navigation platform, giving 1.2 million professional drivers access
Samsara's Tracking Label Tackles $35B Cargo Theft Crisis
Samsara has unveiled a game-changing solution to address a critical blind spot in cargo logistics: the visibility gap between carrier pickups and deliveries. The company's new Tracking Label—a paper-t
Why Extended PM Intervals Cost Trucking Fleets More Than They Save
The trucking industry faces a widespread operational blind spot: fleet managers who extend preventive maintenance intervals to reduce costs fail to account for downstream expenses that dwarf the initi
TFS & WEX Launch Equipment Financing Program for Trucking Fleets
TFS Financial and WEX have introduced a collaborative equipment financing program designed to address pent-up demand from trucking fleets that delayed capital expenditures during the prolonged freight
Digital Transformation Reshaping Road Freight Transport
Kearney's analysis on the digital future of road freight transport highlights a fundamental shift in how carriers and shippers are leveraging technology to optimize operations, reduce costs, and impro
Predatory Towing: How $200K Recovery Bills Are Decimating Fleets
The trucking industry faces a systemic financial crisis rooted in predatory towing and recovery practices. When accidents occur—particularly rollovers—dispatched tow operators gain near-absolute contr
Diesel Falls 15¢ Post-Iran Peace Deal; IEA Warns of Summer Oil Deficits
Following a peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran, diesel prices have declined sharply, with the Department of Energy reporting a 15.1 cents-per-gallon drop to $5.06/gallon—the lowest level since
Modern Logistics Apps: Essential Features for Supply Chain Efficiency
This article examines the critical features that define modern logistics applications and their role in improving operational efficiency across supply chain networks. While the piece does not report o
Ryder's RyderShare Platform Cuts Logistics Downtime
Ryder has launched RyderShare, a digital platform designed to enhance fleet visibility and control while reducing operational downtime for logistics operations. The platform represents Ryder's strateg
Mexico Fleet Digitization Stalled by Hardware and Operations Issues
Fleet digitization initiatives across Mexico face significant headwinds from both technological and operational constraints. Hardware availability and infrastructure limitations are creating bottlenec
GPS Spoofing Turns Tracking Systems Into Theft Weapons
The North American freight industry faces a critical security paradox: the GPS-based tracking systems deployed to prevent cargo theft are being weaponized by organized criminals to conceal thefts whil
DOT Medical Cert Gap Threatens CDL Status: What Carriers Must Know
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's transition to National Registry 2 has created a hidden compliance vulnerability across the trucking industry. Under the new system, certified medical
Rail Traffic Surges 8%, Signaling Strong Industrial Economy
Recent data from the Association of American Railroads reveals robust momentum in rail transportation, with carload traffic rising 2.5% and intermodal volume climbing 8% on a four-week rolling average
Volvo Trucks Launches Unattended OTA Updates to Cut Fleet Downtime
Volvo Trucks is introducing unattended over-the-air (OTA) software updates that allow fleet drivers to initiate updates and leave their vehicles unattended while systems complete patches in the backgr
Tenet Transportation Tech Merges with Crown Data Systems
Tenet Transportation Tech and Crown Data Systems have announced a merger, marking a consolidation move within the transportation technology sector. This combination brings together two software-focuse
Knight-Swift Founder Kevin Knight Retires; Leadership Transition Complete
Kevin Knight, founder of Knight Transportation and architect of the landmark 2017 merger with Swift Transportation, has retired from his executive chairman role at Knight-Swift Transportation effectiv
B.C. Makes Dashboard Cameras Mandatory for Commercial Trucks
British Columbia has passed landmark legislation mandating dashboard cameras on all commercial vehicles operating in the province. The Dashboard Cameras in Commercial Vehicles Act cleared third readin
Fuel Efficiency Gap Costs Owner-Ops $20K/Year—Here's Why
Fuel economy variation among trucking operators running identical routes can exceed $20,000 annually per vehicle, representing a critical yet controllable cost lever for freight operators. Research fr
FTR 2026 Transportation Conference Early Bird Registration Deadline
FTR has opened early bird registration for its 2026 Transportation Conference, with registration rates available through June 19. This annual event represents a key networking and knowledge-sharing op
Diesel Prices Fall 3rd Week but Remain Elevated Across US
The national diesel average for the week of May 25 has declined for the third consecutive week, marking a modest reversal in upward price pressure that has characterized recent months. However, despit
Federal Oversight & Fleet Renewal Reshape Mexico Logistics Week
This week's logistics developments in Mexico center on increased federal oversight and industry-wide fleet renewal initiatives. These regulatory interventions signal a structural shift in how transpor
Trucking Fleets Race to Adopt AI as Regulations Accelerate
The trucking industry faces an unprecedented convergence of regulatory pressure, technological disruption, and operational challenges that require rapid adaptation. Industry leaders at Fleetworthy's R
Phillips Connect Elevates Mark Wallin to Drive Smart Trailer Expansion
Phillips Connect, a California-based smart trailer technology provider, has promoted Mark Wallin to president and general manager, signaling aggressive expansion of its connected fleet platform. Walli
AI-Powered Fleet Platform Targets Trucking Margin Squeeze
Fleetworthy has unveiled an integrated fleet management platform designed to address the trucking industry's mounting operational pressure from shrinking margins, rising compliance costs, and fragment
Fleetworthy Launches Unified Fleet Platform with Mobile App
Fleetworthy has unveiled a comprehensive platform modernization initiative centered on simplifying fleet operations through integration and accessibility. The announcement includes three major enhance
79 ELDs Revoked Since January: Fleet Compliance Crisis Accelerates
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is conducting a systematic enforcement-based audit of its electronic logging device (ELD) registry, revoking 79 devices since January 2025 at an
Fleet Flexibility Over Efficiency: New Operating Model for Logistics
The logistics industry is experiencing a fundamental shift in fleet management philosophy, moving away from the traditional pursuit of maximum efficiency toward operational flexibility. This transitio
Havertys Furniture Battles Fuel Cost Surge Amid Iran Tensions
Havertys Furniture is navigating significant cost pressures stemming from elevated fuel prices triggered by geopolitical tensions in Iran. The furniture retailer confronts a dual squeeze: increased ve
Diesel Rationing Threatens Truck Supply Chain Operations
Diesel fuel rationing has emerged as a critical supply chain vulnerability, with independent truck owners and operators raising alarms about potential disruptions to freight movement across North Amer
TMS Solutions: Advanced Features Reshaping Transportation
Transportation Management Systems (TMS) continue to evolve with advanced capabilities that enable shippers and logistics providers to optimize route planning, reduce costs, and improve service reliabi