What’s needed to achieve safety operational excellence

All trucking companies want to keep their drivers safe, but too often operations and safety aren’t on the same page.

While companies may equip trucks with video safety and video telematics devices that gather key data, if there’s a lack of trust between drivers and leadership, it’s impossible for managers to effectively leverage those safety insights to influence driver behavior.

“When it comes to safety, there’s untapped potential within an organization, and especially with its people,” said...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/whats-needed-to-achieve-safety-operational-excellence

Whitepaper: 5 Reasons Best-In-Class Fleets Rely On Smart-Fleet Ecosystems

Maximizing productivity is a mission-critical task in the management of fleets. In addition to overseeing day-to-day complexities, busy fleet managers are also tasked with finding exactly the right commercial solutions to address fuel, safety, compliance, and much more. 

That’s where smart-fleet ecosystems offer a centralized solution. They consolidate diverse fleet management solutions, that have been curated and classified by type and offering. This allows fleet managers to quickly search,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/whitepaper-5-reasons-best-in-class-fleets-rely-on-smart-fleet-ecosystems

Malibu trailer theft reminder of vulnerability of carriers’ assets

The worst nightmare of every business owner became reality last December for one Malibu, California, homebuilder, “John”: His trailer and $300,000 worth of wood inside it were stolen from his garage.

While John had secured his trailer, that did not deter the persistent criminal, who busted the lock and sneaked away in the night with his haul.

Not only did the theft jeopardize John’s ability to do his job, but it also could have risked his reputation with his customer, and company as a whole.

“Trail...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/malibu-trailer-theft-reminder-of-vulnerability-of-carriers-assets

Lightning eMotors launches online Fleet Planner solution

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Both federal and state lawmakers are now pushing electric vehicle adoption for not just commuters...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/lightning-emotors-launches-online-fleet-planner-solution

Bridgestone to launch last-mile marketplace with AWS

Bridgestone facility

One of the transportation industry’s longest-running powerhouses is going digital.

Bridgestone Corp. (OCTUS: BRDCY), known as the world’s largest producer of tires, has announced it will be using Amazon Web Services to build a marketplace for last-mile services and fleet solutions.

The company said it will be working with AWS’ ProServe and AWS Marketplace teams, using machine learning, business intelligence services and Internet of Things technology to create a one-stop shop for fleet managers in...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/bridgestone-to-launch-last-mile-marketplace-with-aws

Amid high costs, carriers can find ways to do more with less

Carriers find themselves in a hard place: The operating costs are increasing as the market for their services diminishes.

With rising fuel costs sinking truckload spot rates, carriers are seeing their margins disappear before their eyes. In fact, gaining an advantage in any aspect seems nearly impossible. In the market to buy a truck? Think again.

In July 2020, $54,000 would buy you a 3-year-old used truck, but not anymore. You’ll now have to fork over $140,000 today, according to ACT Research. 

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/amid-high-costs-carriers-can-find-ways-to-do-more-with-less

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