View in browser   |   Commercial Carrier Journal     Technology Weekly     Technology   How fleets can prepare for ransomware attacks targeting the industry   Following the Colonial Pipeline hack, which shocked the U.S. infrastructure and ended in a $5 million ransom payment, logistics companies need a new approach to combat cyber attacks.   Following the Colonial Pipeline hack, which shocked the U.S. infrastructure and ended in a $5 million ransom payment, logistics companies need a new approach to combat cyber attacks.   Technology   Tech update: EROAD to acquire Coretex, Tenstreet's new driver survey   Fleet technology suppliers this week make acquisitions and expand product offerings for telematics, electric vehicles, driver retention and more.   Technology   Who will win the race to self-driving trucks, and when will they get here?   A new report on the pace of patents within the tech industry focused on autonomous driving reveals how close the world is to this revolutionary event, and who the winners and losers might be.       Advertisement     Trending: Free Guide to Driver Retention. Unlock 20+ webinars, videos, eBooks, tips, and more on retaining drivers from trucking's leading experts.   Download Now     Technology   Product review: S1, the new 7-inch Panasonic Toughbook for transportation   Will Panasonic's new S1 tablet withstand harsh operating environments in the trucking industry? We tested one to find out.   Maintenance   Unscheduled roadside maintenance costs are skyrocketing, but telematics can help   With the pandemic-driven demand and an ongoing parts shortage, unscheduled maintenance costs have exploded in 2021. Marco Encinas with Teletrac Navman shared some simple ways telematics can drive those costs down.   Technology   How automated per diem pay shelters income, boosts driver retention   Many fleets offer per diem pay, but may not understand the tax advantages or how to automate it. In some cases, structuring pay this way can help drivers see an extra $5,000 per year.   Featured Resources   White Papers   What Fleet Managers (Really) Do   A good fleet manager deals with driver issues and training and keeps track of vehicle maintenance. Download this eBook to learn what makes a great fleet manager, and how technology can help.         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   © 2021 All rights reserved. | Randall-Reilly 3200 Rice Mine Road NE Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 USA