Transportation

Cargo theft has been on the rise—reaching unprecedented highs in recent years. With a 57% increase in incidents in North America in 2023 compared to the previous year, it’s an alarming trend that isn’t showing signs of slowing down. According to the FBI, cargo theft losses in the United States are estimated to be $15-35…

Embarking on a safe and efficient journey as a truck driver begins long before hitting the road. The cornerstone of every successful trip is a thorough pre-trip inspection. This guide delves into the essential aspects of a pre-trip inspection checklist. These critical checkpoints can make all the difference in your driver’s safety and the efficiency and…

What are tire treads? Tire tread is the ribbed pattern or the shapes and knobs on a tire that are in contact with the road. It’s the tread that helps your tires grip the road and keep moving in the right direction. A tire tread usually consists of four components: tread blocks, tread grooves, tread…

Over the past few weeks, I’ve participated in numerous transportation events across Spain. With all of them, I’ve tried to share the same message: that IoT can deliver new capabilities for European transportation on land and at sea.  At I Congress AET in Madrid, I gave a presentation called “Road to success: IoT-driven technology for…

It’s a growing problem that has the potential to disrupt supply chains and put the brakes on Europe’s economy.  Amid rising demand for freight transportation, Europe’s driver shortage poses a huge challenge that could turn into a major crisis if left unaddressed. According to a survey by International Road Transport Union (IRU) across 15 European…

For over a decade, we’ve worked with McLeod Software as strategic partners to provide more value to customers that use our respective solutions. This includes enhanced in-cab document scanning, enhanced trailer pool management and route dispatching; all designed to help you improve driver efficiency, satisfaction and retention. Recently, we took our McLeod partnership to the next…

Whether you’re leading a fleet of a thousand assets or just a few trailers, finding the right telematics solution is a top priority.   However, there are a variety of telematics solutions out there, offered by a wide range of providers, and you want to pick the right partner for your business.   The best…

Missing or broken door seals can hurt carriers and receivers alike. When a receiver discovers a broken or missing seal at delivery, they have the right to reject the entire load. This can be costly for carriers, as loads that have travelled for hundreds of miles can be rejected at the destination without payment. Plus,…

Remote temperature monitoring is a key element within any smart reefer fleet management ecosystem, delivering the data fleets need to ensure the safety and integrity of their cargo.

With more than 4,000 people in attendance and nearly 400 exhibitors, TMC’s Annual Meeting remains one of the world’s premier trucking events and a must-visit for industry professionals.   This year, the focus was on advancing reliability by solving industry problems with root-cause analysis and, of course, cutting-edge technology.  For those who couldn’t make it…