Also: SolCold wrap reduces HVAC use, improves EV range

View in browser   |   Commercial Carrier Journal     Technology Weekly       Announcement     CCJ and Bestpass will host a complimentary webinar July 27 with leading fleets sharing the recruiting and retention tips that work for them and how they’ve turned driver culture into a competitive advantage.     Technology   Automation is the next step beyond data insights   Transportation industry experts say digital transformation, i.e. automation, is key to saving fleets time and money while meeting environmental goals and retaining drivers, but lack of internal infrastructure is a barrier to implementation.   Transportation industry experts say digital transformation, i.e. automation, is key to saving fleets time and money while meeting environmental goals and retaining drivers, but lack of internal infrastructure is a barrier to implementation.   Battery electric   SolCold wrap reduces HVAC use, improves EV range   An Israeli startup is looking to test its temperature-reducing Glacier 100 wrap on more trucks following successful testing on an electric box truck.   Safety & Compliance   Carriers should get to make the call on underride guards   NHTSA has proposed a rule that would require trailers be equipped with side underride guards to save lives, but the efficacy of underride guards diminish the higher the speed, and crashes at high speed are when the majority of fatalities occur.       Advertisement     4SEE by Grote is the latest big innovation in the smart trailer space. Learn how you can optimize your safety, security, efficiency and cost savings.   Click Here to Learn More     Technology   Rand McNally's new map provides enhanced mapping   Also: DAT Freight & Analytics further reduces freight fraud with platform enhancements; MyCarrier also rolls out platform enhancements that automate and unify business operations; and freight marketplace Truckstop acquires a freight management company.   Recruiting & retention   Survey finds fewer women in commercial driver positions   According to the 2023 WIT Index, the number of women CDL holders has fallen slightly, but the industry has seen an increase in women maintenance technicians – another area in great need of skilled laborers.       Advertisement     The transportation industry is pushing the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). However, choosing the right heavy-duty EV charging solution remains a challenge. Click here to access tips for selecting the right charging solution.   How to Create an Electric Vehicle Charging Ecosystem for Trucking Fleets           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   © 2023 All rights reserved. | Randall-Reilly 3200 Rice Mine Road NE Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 USA   About Randall Reilly LLC.