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How brokers are finding 'hidden' capacity with new tech tools
 
With rates high and intense demand for freight capacity, brokers are now using new tools to connect faster and more efficiently with carriers by offering “book it now” loads.
BlueGrace Logistics' employees sitting at their desks
 
With rates high and intense demand for freight capacity, brokers are now using new tools to connect faster and more efficiently with carriers by offering “book it now” loads.
 
Technology
 
First U.S.-based ELD provider added to Canadian registry
 
With the addition of the apollo ELD, the Transport Canada's ELD registry list now includes four devices. Also: Old Dominion sees loads, revenue jump; Southeast Mack Trucks dealer expands into Midwest with acquisition.
 
Workforce
 
Drivers explain what fleets can do to boost retention, recruiting efforts
 
“The issue of money is kind of a great scapegoat answer," said one driver with more than a million miles under his belt. Instead of fleets simply throwing money at retention, these tips on engagement and tech tools can help cement driver relationships.
 
Technology
 
Truck, trailer shortages makes predictive maintenance extremely important
 
With OEMs backlogged for weeks and the price of used trucks shooting through the roof, it's never been more important for fleets to leverage predictive maintenance tools to keep problems with used trucks from blowing up budgets.
 
Regulations
 
Drivewyze shows automated roadside inspections | Nikola partners with Bosch
 
The e-Inspections would automate many parts of a normal roadside inspection, saving time for fleets and drivers. Also: Nikola partners with Bosch for fuel-cell production; Bison adds two BEV trucks for cross-border operations.
 
CCJ Innovators
 
Prime's ultra-transparent live streamed driver meetings a hit with drivers
 
The meetings are broadcast live on YouTube and Facebook, where anyone with internet access can watch. Sometimes, the meetings "go a little sideways," but overall, driver participation has increased fivefold and the meetings have become a recruiting tool.
 
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Download Magnus Technologies white paper, Top 10 Reasons to Invest in a TMS, for the inside scoop on why trucking companies need a TMS to thrive.
 
 
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