class 8

C.R. England adopts AI-powered driver-facing cameras

C.R. England adopts AI-powered driver-facing cameras
(Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)

Nationwide truckload carrier C.R. England recently announced it has chosen safety and telematics provider Lytx to equip its 3,500-truck fleet with driver-facing cameras. The cameras are part of a larger suite called Lytx Drive Cam Event Recorders, which use AI and computer vision to “identify driving risks, including distracted driving, handheld cell phone use, lack of seat belt use, following too closely, and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/c-r-england-adopts-ai-powered-driver-facing-cameras

Bad vibes in the market for new Class 8 rigs

Bad vibes in the market for new Class 8 rigs

For fleets looking to purchase new equipment, concern over tariffs and an ongoing lack of extra cash continue to complicate their plans. Recent data from ACT Research’s March For-Hire Trucking Index showed fleet purchasing intentions at 35% compared to a historical average of 56% for February.

The report notes: “Tariff uncertainty, which has thrown a wrench into business planning, is likely one factor dampening future equipment purchases, but three...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/bad-vibes-in-the-market-for-new-class-8-rigs