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Bridgestone and Geotab Announce Data-Driven Fleet Optimization Collaboration

Bridgestone and Geotab Announce Data-Driven Fleet Optimization Collaboration

| October 15, 2024

Geotab ITS will leverage anonymized fleet insights such as location, speed, vehicle type and transportation routes to further develop a connected vehicle mobility ecosystem  Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) and Geotab, a global leader in connected vehicle solutions,  announced a strategic collaboration using data to enhance fleet optimization. Working together will empower Bridgestone and Geotab to further […]

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Lytx’s “State of the Data: Nashville” Report Uncovers Music City’s Riskiest Roadways and Times to Drive

Lytx’s “State of the Data: Nashville” Report Uncovers Music City’s Riskiest Roadways and Times to Drive

| October 14, 2024

As its roads become more congested and as habitual infractions result in more frequent incidents, the industry faces a sense of urgency to operate safely and efficiently every time it travels within or through the region.”  Lytx® Inc., video safety and video telematics, released a new report, “State of the Data: Nashville”. As the U.S. […]

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Volvo Trucks Taps AI for Adaptive Maintenance, Uptime Enhancements as Part of Blue Service Contract

Volvo Trucks Taps AI for Adaptive Maintenance, Uptime Enhancements as Part of Blue Service Contract

| October 14, 2024

Powered by proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) models, the adaptive maintenance system adjusts service intervals dynamically based on factors such as fuel consumption, idle time, and oil samples Volvo Trucks North America has unveiled significant enhancements to its Blue Service Contract, a dealer-managed preventive maintenance solution designed to maximize fleet uptime and efficiency. Powered by proprietary […]

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Truckload linehaul rates turn positive due to a rising spot market

Truckload linehaul rates turn positive due to a rising spot market

| October 14, 2024

Cass Transportation Indexes reported truckload linehaul rates (a mix of contract and spot) saw a change in direction in September after four straight monthly declines Thanks to the rising spot market, truckload linehaul rates (a mix of contract and spot) saw a change in direction in September after four straight monthly declines. We saw a […]

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Motive Launches First-Of-Its-Kind First Responder Service for Commercial Vehicle Drivers To Get Life-Saving Assistance Faster

Motive Launches First-Of-Its-Kind First Responder Service for Commercial Vehicle Drivers To Get Life-Saving Assistance Faster

| October 14, 2024

First Responder ensures drivers receive the urgent care they need even faster, reducing the amount of time it takes for 911 to verify incidents and helping dispatchers deploy appropriate resources faster Motive, the AI-powered Integrated Operations Platform, announced a first-of-its-kind first responder service for drivers of commercial vehicles that expedites emergency response in the event […]

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U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson, Candidate Rob Mercuri Visit PGT Trucking

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson, Candidate Rob Mercuri Visit PGT Trucking

| October 14, 2024

“It is time to get Western PA and America back on track,” said Rob Mercuri, candidate for U.S. Congress. “We need to bring common sense back to Washington, and we need to bring jobs back to Western PA.” PGT Trucking, Inc., a multi-service transportation firm offering flatbed, dedicated, international, sustainable and specialized solutions, were visited by Speaker […]

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