Also: Tech can help improve emissions but it's not enough

View in browser   |   Commercial Carrier Journal     Technology Weekly         Brought to you by   Trimble Transportation Don't Miss the Transportation Industry’s Premier Technology Event! Insight Tech Conference + Expo kicks off in Orlando, FL in August.   Register Now!     Technology   Fleets using new tech to save fuel and cut emissions, but fall short of ESG goals   One major fleet said it reduced idling by 35% and saved about 205,000 gallons of fuel in a year using Samsara’s technology. Overall, the company said it reduced its carbon footprint by 30 million pounds, but is that enough for the ESG crowd?   One major fleet said it reduced idling by 35% and saved about 205,000 gallons of fuel in a year using Samsara’s technology. Overall, the company said it reduced its carbon footprint by 30 million pounds, but is that enough for the ESG crowd?   Equipment controls   Kansas opens state to autonomous trucks   The Sunflower State is the 25th in the U.S. to allow fully autonomous vehicles to operate on public roads.   Telematics   How many alerts are too many alerts? Telematics providers offer insight on driver alert fatigue.   Opponents of technology in trucks say too many alerts can cause driver distraction and fatigue, ultimately rendering telematics not only useless but harmful, but AI technology has been shown to significantly reduce distracted driving events.   Load bidding and contracts   A potential software solution for email overload and broker-carrier relations   Parade's software helps brokers sort through mountains of unorganized emails to build up carrier profiles and foster trusting relationships with carriers.   Alternative power   Cummins' new hydrogen engine more capable, cheaper than all-electric   Cummins notes that with 500 miles of range, about 500 horsepower and 10- to 15-minutes of fill time, its new 15-liter hydrogen combustion engine beats electric in just about every area except one.         Sign up Did someone forward you this email? Sign up here   Contact Advertising|Editorial   You are receiving this email because you subscribed to receive relevant news from Commercial Carrier Journal.   Unsubscribe here   © 2022 All rights reserved. | Randall-Reilly 3200 Rice Mine Road NE Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 USA   About Randall Reilly LLC.