Fleets express 'strong demand' for human talent even as they digitize tasks

Transport firms said the perfect balance is 44% humans and 56% technology, according to a Coyote Logistics survey. 

By S.L. Fuller • July 26, 2021

M&A intensifies as carriers seek ‘holistic’ portfolio

Uber Freight, Knight-Swift and others are making moves toward bigger books of business.

By Jim Stinson • July 23, 2021

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Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

By Trucking Dive staff

Uber Freight leaps into LTL load-matching

The company envisions its digital brokerage platform being a one-stop shopping center for TL, LTL and logistics.

By Jim Stinson • July 15, 2021

Freight brokerage gets boost from pandemic-induced digitization

The brokerage market is expected to more than double by 2024, as technology improves service levels, the annual State of Logistics report said.

By S.L. Fuller • July 9, 2021

The sun is setting on fleets that rely on 3G for telematics

The transition away from 3G can be costly and complex, but trucking firms that don't move to 4G may put their businesses in jeopardy.

By Heather Larson • June 29, 2021

Brokers, living in a carrier's market, turn attention to relationships

Rebounding volumes and rates benefit brokers and fleets. But capacity constraints give drivers the advantage.

By Jim Stinson • June 22, 2021

Why former UPS, FedEx execs say AI will be the standard for transport

Artificial intelligence on the driver side can intersect with tools on the fleet-management side.

By S.L. Fuller • June 21, 2021

Freight boom propels brokerage at US Xpress, XPO and more

Transport firms have been pouring investment into their brokerage businesses — a segment many perhaps have long considered secondary.

By S.L. Fuller • June 18, 2021

What telematics delivers to trucking and how fleets use it

Transport companies are moving on from having an ELD only as they work to lower costs, decrease maintenance and increase safety.

By Heather Larson • June 16, 2021

JB Hunt tests Waymo trucks as fleets bet big on autonomous hauls

The trucks are set to haul freight between Houston and Fort Worth along Interstate 45, as many driverless operations focus on middle mile routes.

By S.L. Fuller • June 11, 2021

What a truck-specific VMT tax would mean for the industry

Trucking associations blasted a tax proposal from Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas and raised concerns about the effects on small fleets.

By Jim Stinson • June 1, 2021

Data vs. instinct: How autonomous trucks operate in stormy conditions

Radar, lidar and cameras substitute for — and even exceed — a human driver's senses.

By Heather Larson • June 1, 2021

Fleets weigh convenience against customer service in online parts procurement

The pandemic served as a catalyst for e-commerce, but not all sellers want to move away from traditional channels.

By Amanda Loudin • May 25, 2021

Hyliion takes in fleet feedback as it readies hybrid improvements

The OEM, dealing with production delays, plans to continue introducing "future rolling improvements" to the equipment.

By S.L. Fuller • May 17, 2021

How Penske, Schneider and US Xpress made it to the front of TuSimple's order line

Navistar and TuSimple aim to roll out autonomous trucks in 2024. But it could be over a decade before smaller fleets can access the equipment.

By S.L. Fuller • May 12, 2021

TMS integrations with digital freight brokers gain momentum

Within five years, the logistics industry will go 100% digital, one expert predicted.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 10, 2021

How VR saves costs, increases safety in trucking

Commercial drivers are among those demonstrating the greatest interest in virtual reality.

By Emilie Shumway • May 5, 2021

Transport cybersecurity 101: No one is immune to hackers

Think like a bad guy — and develop companywide policies that protect your fleet.

By Brad Forester • May 4, 2021

5 types of technology helping transport go green

A growing level of shipper interest, along with pressure from the public and regulators, is driving carriers to invest in more sustainable operations.

By Matt Leonard , S.L. Fuller • April 21, 2021

4 tools to fight fraud, cyberattacks in the COVID-19 vaccine supply chain

Sensors can share in real time if tractor-trailer doors open unexpectedly when transporting vaccines.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • April 14, 2021

A dip in chips slows truck production

Semiconductor shortages strain OEMs at a time when fleets need trucks.

By Jim Stinson • April 13, 2021

Community college feeds diesel tech talent pipeline through VR training

Virtual reality technology, and the flexibility the online program provides, can cater to the new generation of technicians in training.

By S.L. Fuller • April 9, 2021

CH Robinson tool examines intermodal conversions, LTL utilization for fewer emissions

Current methodology to measure sustainability tends to vary across modes and carriers, and it's relatively immature in the LTL space.

By S.L. Fuller • April 9, 2021

Why hybrid diesel trucks never quite caught on

A Class 8 "Prius" would be a big step toward greener trucks, but cheap diesel and electric-vehicle simplicity arose as issues.

By Jim Stinson • March 23, 2021

6 considerations for transport leaders before moving to the cloud

Maintaining an old-school approach to software is like looking for a CD player when all music is online.

By Brad Forester • March 22, 2021