Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant vision; it’s reshaping industries today. Few sectors stand to benefit as much as transportation. The transportation industry faces mounting pressure: rising fuel costs, unpredictable weather, and growing customer expectations for speed and transparency. AI offers a powerful solution […]
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Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Trying to keep your company safe from bad actors can feel like an endless game of digital whack-a-mole. Just as you block one threat, a new tactic emerges, often faster and more sophisticated than the last. The result is a situation where reacting isn’t enough, and […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. With today’s unpredictable economy and ongoing supply chain challenges, many fleets are extending the life of their trucks. That’s where preventive maintenance inspections (PMIs) come in. These routine checkups help fleet managers identify the optimal time to replace parts before they fail, keeping trucks on the […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. If there were any questions about the trajectory of the industry, last week’s preliminary report from ACT Research provided some disappointing answers. According to the report, Class 8 orders are down 44% YOY, while medium-duty Classes 5-7 are down 22% YOY. OEMs are meeting this trend by scaling back production. But freight […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Every business today is looking for ways to cut costs without sacrificing efficiency and productivity. Fleets are especially vulnerable to issues beyond their control, whether that’s natural disasters, expanding tariffs, supply chain disruptions, fuel price volatility, changing regulations, and so on. One technological advance is helping […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing industries across the board, but few stand to gain as much as the transportation sector. AI is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s transforming the transportation industry today. At a recent NationaLease meeting, Chris Cheetham-West, founder and president of LR Training Solutions, detailed […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Fleet owners and operators are no strangers to tough economic conditions. As a recent FleetOwner article pointed out: “Freight markets remain flat and uncertain, with fleets navigating prolonged unprofitability.” In times like these, leaders naturally seek ways to reduce costs, streamline operations, and maintain stability. But one area […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Commercial trucking fleets generate more data than ever before, from fuel efficiency and driver behavior to predictive maintenance and real-time telematics. In theory, this flood of data should make operations more innovative and more efficient. But the reality is different: too much unmanaged data can overwhelm […]