Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Not long ago, trucking was viewed as an industry slow to adopt new technology. Today, that perception no longer reflects reality. Digital tools have become essential to running a successful fleet, and organizations that hesitate to modernize risk falling behind competitors that are more efficient, responsive, […]
Artificial Intelligence
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Originally appeared in Commercial Carrier Journal. If solving headaches in the shop were as simple as plugging in a device and having it report data, then most of our problems would disappear overnight. The reality is a bit less rosy. Despite leaps in technology, a vast amount of data at […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Fleet managers are sending a clear signal in 2026: maintaining assets to reduce downtime and prevent breakdowns has become their top operational concern. According to data from J.J. Keller’s annual State of Fleet Management survey, 54% of fleet leaders now rank asset maintenance as a primary challenge, […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. In a recent post, I discussed the need to upskill diesel technicians to keep pace with rapidly emerging technologies. One of the biggest forces driving that change is artificial intelligence (AI), often viewed as a silver bullet capable of streamlining processes, cutting costs, and improving accuracy […]
Originally appeared in Commercial Carrier Journal. In just the past year, AI has moved from the conceptual phase and into real-world testing across fleet operations, meaning fleets are finally seeing the tangible benefits of these systems. Most organizations are no longer asking whether AI has value, but rather where it […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Traffic is an inescapable part of fleet operations today. From long-term construction projects and sudden emergency repairs to accidents that snarl traffic for miles, delays have become a daily reality on America’s roads. For fleet managers, congestion isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a persistent operational challenge […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant vision; it’s actively reshaping industries today. Few sectors stand to benefit as much as transportation. Rising fuel costs, global conflicts, unpredictable weather, and growing customer expectations for speed and transparency have put immense pressure on the industry. AI […]
Originally appeared in Commercial Carrier Journal. Given the recent AWS and Cloudflare outages, coupled with the rise in AI-driven cargo theft, it’s no small wonder why fleets are paying more attention to their dependance on technology for day-to-day operations. In transportation and logistics, nearly every process relies on technology, so when […]