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EFS: Big tech and big fleets — WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On this special episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? for FreightWaves’ Enterprise Fleet Summit, Dooner and The Dude hear from special guests about expansions into the tech space that will help any fleet. 

First up is Alexander Stevenson, vice president of project management at Samsara. Stevenson breaks down why Samsara can be incredibly useful to operations managers when it comes to GPS monitoring and tracking. 

Next the guys welcome Trimble Vice President of Data Science Chris Orban to discuss the ideas...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/efs-big-tech-and-big-fleets-what-the-truck

EFS demos: Innovative technology solutions

The Enterprise Fleet Summit had several technology demos.

Five FreightTech companies demonstrated their innovative technology solutions for fleets during FreightWaves’ Enterprise Fleet Summit. Check out the showcased integrative technology platforms, smart trailer technology, dispatcher workflows and DOT compliance system.

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SkyBitz’s smart trailer technology is designed to help fleets increase load capacity and find empty trailers faster, using SkyCamera and non-volumetric cargo sensors.

Set up notifications so that dock supervisors are notified...

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The Daily Dash: UPS’ blowout quarter; Mayor Pete now Secretary Pete

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, the surge in e-commerce resulted in a strong Q4 for UPS, which easily beat analysts’ estimates. Plus, the U.S. Senate confirms Pete Buttigieg as U.S. Department of Transportation secretary, and Forward Air announces a general rate increase.

Times are good

As e-commerce surged in 2020, especially heading into the holidays, UPS Inc. (NYSE: UPS) saw demand for its services rise, and that led to a...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-daily-dash-ups-blowout-quarter-mayor-pete-now-secretary-pete

U.S. Xpress to deploy Platform Science technology

US Xpress to deploy Platform Science platform

U.S. Xpress’ (NYSE: USX) development of its Variant fleet has generated plenty of buzz in the industry, and on Wall Street. On its recent earnings call, one analyst questioned what Variant is really about and why it is different.

“This is not incremental change,” Variant President Cameron Ramsdell said in response. “Our mission is a step change from anything else that’s out there.”

The Variant fleet is designed to haul the most efficient loads. Load planning and scheduling are performed by...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/us-xpress-to-deploy-platform-science-technology

Trucking companies added to FMCSA safety committee

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has added nine members to its current 16-member Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC), including two motor carriers and four women.

“The 2021 membership features a strong and diverse set of members from industry, safety, labor and enforcement,” said FMCSA Deputy Administrator Wiley Deck in announcing the new panel Wednesday.

“MCSAC members provide invaluable insight into all parts of the motor carrier industry and are critical in...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trucking-companies-added-to-fmcsa-safety-committee

FreightTech 25: No. 4 Platform Science grows collaborations

Growth stage fleet management software maker Platform Science entered several collaborations in 2020. It moved up six places to No. 4 on the FreightWaves FreightTech 25.

The biggest deal was with Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). Beginning in 2021, its customers can use third-party telematics and connectivity services directly from their trucks without installing aftermarket hardware. Platform Science software will be built into DTNA telematics hardware at the factory. 

Platform Science’s...

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Daimler establishes group focused on developing connectivity solutions

Freightliner truck on highway

As commercial vehicles and their associated systems go deeper into a connected world, the need to manage that overall connectivity in a thorough and cohesive way becomes more important. Daimler Trucks AG, parent company of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), has recognized that fact and is responding by creating the Connectivity Services Group (CSG).

CSG will be based at DTNA’s headquarters in Portland, Oregon, and led by Sanjiv Khurana, currently head of digital vehicle solutions at DTNA.

“Conne...

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FreightWaves replaying FreightTech Venture Summit, LIVE @HOME

FreightWaves just completed its most recent LIVE @HOME annual event as well as a special venture capital summit. But we recognize that everyone is busy these days and doesn’t have the ability to sit and watch three days of content. Because of requests we received asking how to access all the great content from last week’s FreightTech Venture Summit and FreightWaves LIVE @HOME, FreightWaves will replay the two events again this week.

The three days of content will stream on live.freightwaves.com...

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FreightTech innovators win best of show for rapid-fire demos

Twenty-two companies showcased their FreightTech innovations as part of November’s FreightWaves LIVE @HOME virtual conference. Each company was tasked with displaying its cutting-edge technologies in seven minutes or less without the use of PowerPoint.

Seven companies were awarded best of show for their outstanding virtual demonstrations. J.B. Hunt, Turvo, Axele, Transflo, Loadshop and Platform Science took top honors.

J.B. Hunt

J.B. Hunt showcased final-mile solutions offered by Shipper 360, its...

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The future of freight showcased during FreightWaves LIVE @HOME demos (with video)

Seven forward-thinking logistics companies displayed their innovative solutions during the FreightWaves LIVE @Home virtual conference. Each company was tasked with creating an intuitive demonstration to showcase their products without the use of PowerPoint.

The spotlight was on J.B. Hunt, Stratix, Zuum, Hubtran, Platform Science, Trucker Tools and LinkeDrive during FreightWaves’ free LIVE @Home conference on Friday.

J.B. Hunt

J.B. Hunt showcased final-mile solutions offered by Shipper 360, its...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-future-of-freight-showcased-during-freightwaves-live-home-demos-with-video

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