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Cargo Theft's New Playbook: Strategic Fraud, Double Brokering, and Cybercrime Hit Trucking
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1682+ words) Adam Blanchard is no stranger to cargo theft and fraud. "I have been a victim of freight fraud numerous times, and unfortunately there is virtually no recourse for me or my company," said Blanchard, principal and CEO of Texas-based Tanager…...
Why K&B Trucking Is Embracing AI and Driver Safety Technology
17+ hour, 2+ min ago (201+ words) Crunching data and embracing artificial intelligence are key in K&B Trucking's safety efforts, says the company's safety director. In this HDT Talks Trucking Short Takes, Deborah Lockridge speaks with Lance Evans, director of safety at K&B Transportation, about…...
Beyond the Central Transport Settlement: Lessons on Hiring and Risk
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1538+ words) The $5. 5 million discrimination settlement raises broader questions about hiring practices, safety performance, and the hidden risks that can lurk in a fleet's recruiting process. Recruiting, safety, compliance, workplace culture, and legal risk all intersect in the hiring process. The recent…...
Fleetworthy Integrates Lytx Video Snapshots into Safety+ Platform
1+ week, 4+ day ago (552+ words) A new Fleetworthy-Lytx integration gives fleet managers access to video context alongside safety event data, streamlining driver coaching and incident review. Fleetworthy has partnered with video telematics provider Lytx to bring video snapshots directly into its Safety+ platform. The new…...
Volvo Trucks Adds Unattended Over-the-Air Software Update Capabilities
2+ week, 4+ day ago (517+ words) The latest evolution of Volvo's over-the-air update technology allows software updates to run while trucks are parked, helping fleets keep vehicles current without disrupting operations. Volvo Trucks North America Volvo Trucks North America is introducing unattended over-the-air software updates. The…...
Fleet Advantage: Top Logistics Fleets Outperform National Safety Benchmarks
2+ week, 5+ day ago (814+ words) Fleet Advantage has released the latest edition of its Truck Reliability and Usage Safety Tracker (TRUST) Safety Index, offering a new look at how top-performing logistics fleets compare with national safety benchmarks and other private fleets. The Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based…...
Why Fleet Data Matters More Than Ever at Waste Connections
2+ week, 5+ day ago (143+ words) Waste Connections' Chuck Palmer explains how telematics, predictive maintenance, safety analytics, and AI help keep vehicles on the road and drivers safe in this episode of HDT Talks Trucking. How do you manage and maintain more than 18, 000 connected trucks? Data....
Prime Inc. to Open $7. 9 M Flagship Used-Truck Dealership
2+ week, 6+ day ago (513+ words) A new driver-focused facility to sell Prime Inc's used trucks and trailers will be the first purpose-built location in the company's history. A rendering of the new Springfield facility for Pedigree, the only dealer that sells Prime Inc.'s used…...
Can AI Replace Human Judgment in Fleet Management?
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1654+ words) Fleets fear falling behind if they don't adopt AI quickly enough. They also fear what happens if the technology makes the wrong decision. When an agentic AI tool wiped out a small company's database and its backup, then admitted, "I…...
Jamie Hagen Gets Real About Running a Small Fleet in an Uncertain Economy
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1331+ words) Small fleet owner Jamie Hagen says new legal risks, volatile fuel prices, and a changing freight market are forcing small carriers to rethink how they operate -- and what they can afford. Jamie Hagen has talked to CNN twice this year…...