#fleet-safety
(12 articles)Bennett's 24-Year Tech Journey: From Paper Logs to AI-Powered Fleet
Bennett International Group's Chief Information Officer Praveen Boppana shared insights into a 24-year digital transformation journey that illustrates how enterprise trucking operators are modernizing
Descartes Posts Record Revenue on Trade Volatility Demand
Descartes Systems Group delivered record financial performance in its fiscal 2027 first quarter, with consolidated revenue reaching $194 million, a 15% year-over-year increase. The company's success r
ADAS Technology Reshapes Trucking Insurance Premiums and Fleet Risk
Trucking insurance premiums have reached record levels, climbing to 10.2 cents per mile in 2024 as nuclear verdicts and litigation risk reshape insurer underwriting practices. Within this challenging
$49M Nuclear Verdict Against Texas Trucking Firm Raises Collectibility Concerns
A Texas jury has issued a $49 million verdict against OPG Logistics stemming from a fatal January 2025 crash in Ector County that killed 29-year-old Steffan Mick. The judgment—consisting of $40.5 mill
Supreme Court Ruling Accelerates Demand for Fleet Safety Tech
The U.S. Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC has fundamentally shifted legal and financial incentives in the freight industry by holding that state-law neglige
MicroVision's $33M Luminar Deal Accelerates Trucking LiDAR
MicroVision's strategic acquisition of Luminar Technologies for $33 million—a fraction of its former $9-10 billion valuation—represents a significant consolidation in the autonomous vehicle sensor mar
How Fleet Leaders Can Combat Distracted Driving Culture
Distracted driving in commercial trucking is fundamentally a **leadership and culture problem**, not merely a driver discipline issue, according to Mike Fackler, Technical Director of Transportation f
Deferred Maintenance Crisis Threatens Fleet Safety as Freight Recovers
The U.S. trucking industry faces a critical convergence of technical, regulatory, and operational risks as the freight cycle recovers from a prolonged 2022–2026 recession. Carriers squeezed on margins
Executive Leadership Critical to Fleet Safety Success
The 2026 State of Fleet Management study, conducted by J. J. Keller, surveyed 550 industry professionals and found that **leadership engagement is the primary differentiator between fleets adapting su
CVSA Roadcheck 2026: Avoid $77K Fines With Proper DVIR Workflows
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will conduct International Roadcheck 2026 on May 12-14, a three-day North American enforcement blitz inspecting over 1.4 million vehicles annually. While
Knight-Swift Reduces Brokerage Fleet for Safety Compliance
Knight-Swift Transportation, one of North America's largest trucking and logistics providers, is reducing its brokerage fleet as part of a strategic safety initiative. This capacity reduction reflects
Descartes Acquires Fleet Safety AI Platform Idelic for $28M
Descartes Systems Group has acquired Pittsburgh-based fleet safety platform Idelic for $28 million, strengthening its position in predictive fleet management through advanced AI and machine learning c