Supercharging driver coaching with insights powered by machine learning — Taking The Hire Road

Jeremy Reymer, CEO and founder of DriverReach, is joined on this episode of Taking The Hire Road by an industry friend, Hayden Cardiff, chief innovation officer and founder of Idelic, who happens to be one of DriverReach’s strongest integrated partners.

During his time working in trucking consulting, Cardiff identified a critical pain problem among fleets of all sizes: Companies have access to an abundance of data but do not have a good solution to use that information to be proactive and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/supercharging-driver-coaching-with-insights-powered-by-machine-learning-taking-the-hire-road

Retention through safety with Idelic – Taking the Hire Road

Many in the trucking industry do what they can to maintain their drivers’ safety, but a common problem many run into is the ability to maintain communication with drivers effectively regarding safety, performance and satisfaction — all among some of the top reasons for high turnover rates.

“We have all come to realize that drivers are the backbone of not only this industry but the country. We want to help ensure that drivers are productive, satisfied and safe on the road,” said Hayden Cardiff,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/retention-through-safety-with-idelic-taking-the-hire-road

White Paper: 3 Ways to Turn Training into Coaching and Improve Driver Retention

For many fleets, building an effective training program is the difference between setting themselves up for long-term success and submitting to a slow decline.

There are three proven strategies for coaching drivers and increasing retention any fleet can implement today. With these steps, your fleet can reduce turnover and build a culture of retention that will help you save time, money, and lives.

In this eBook, we discuss how:

• Fleets can coach their at-risk drivers by targeting and tailoring...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/white-paper-3-ways-to-turn-training-into-coaching-and-improve-driver-retention

Carriers bet on Capacity-as-a-Service

Over the past decade, as-a-service (aaS) business models have infiltrated supply chain actors in order to advance the industry to keep up with increasingly tech-focused lifestyles.

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) has targeted shippers across the globe, promising an easier way to handle in-house procurement and transportation workflows, and offer a layer of resilience when unforeseen hurdles arise.

SaaS-based solutions have also been promoted within the freight brokerage space, eventually fueling the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/carriers-bet-on-capacity-as-a-service

Idelic provides A&R Logistics with ‘one-stop shop’ for driver management

A&R Logistics will get a holistic view of driver operations by employing Idelic’s Safety Suite.

A&R, a supply chain services company with a niche in the chemical industry, announced its partnership with Idelic, a software company that focused on trucking safety and operations, Wednesday. Utilizing Safety Suite will enable A&R to gain visibility into the driver operations of its recent acquisitions.

A&R Logistics acquired First Choice Logistics and L.T. Harnett Trucking in 2020 and Luckey Trucking...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/idelic-provides-ar-logistics-with-one-stop-shop-for-driver-management

Idelic raises $20M to expand driver analytics solution

Idelic Inc., a Pittsburgh-based software solutions provider for commercial fleets, has raised $20 million in Series B funding led by Highland Capital Partners and including AXA Venture Partners, Birchmere Ventures, Origin Ventures, TDF Ventures and SaaS Venture Capital. 

Idelic also announced Craig Driscoll of Highland Capital Partners will be joining the company’s board of directors.

“Together we can revolutionize how trucking fleets — and their insurance carriers — think about the risks they...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/idelic-raises-20m-to-expand-driver-analytics-solution

Safety, compliance important for driver retention — Taking the Hire Road

What’s the key to driver retention: perks or bonuses? The answer may be more holitistic.

Idelic founder and CEO Hayden Cardiff expounds how culture plays an integral role in driving fleet safety and, ultimately, retention with DriverReach founder and CEO Jeremy Reymer in his podcast, Taking The Hire Road.

Driver recruiting can be tricky, especially amid a pandemic. But just as difficult is retaining existing drivers. Today’s discussion spotlights the effectiveness of retention by prevention...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/taking-the-hire-road-safety-compliance-important-for-driver-retention

Today’s Pickup: Idelic integrates Samsara ELD, camera data into platform

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Idelic’s Safety Suite driver management platform is now capable of collecting electronic logging device (ELD) and camera data generated by Samsara’s technology. Customers using Safety Suite can automatically upload their ELD and camera data and have that driver information seamlessly pushed back to Samsara.

“Capturing data through devices that Samsara provides is incredibly helpful in understanding driver behavior. Integrating that data into the wide breadth of driver information held...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/todays-pickup-idelic-integrates-samsara-eld-camera-data-into-platform