Also: More companies integrate weather into platforms for logistics decision-making

View in browser   |   Commercial Carrier Journal     Technology Weekly     Technology   Weathering logistics disruptions: Integrating weather into platforms for logistics decision making   Safety, operational efficiencies, improved customer service and cost savings are among the reasons more carriers and tech vendors are integrating weather into their platforms.   Safety, operational efficiencies, improved customer service and cost savings are among the reasons more carriers and tech vendors are integrating weather into their platforms.   Telematics   OEMs vs. Aftermarket: What's the best telematics/fleet maintenance partner?   Aftermarket providers have been developing platforms long before OEMs and have dedicated their entire business to this focus, whereas telematics is only a side or small line of business for OEMs.   Battery electric   A rushed transition to electric trucks will be the economic downfall of small carriers   One of the most concerning aspects of a mandated electrification transition is the lack of clarity regarding the fate of diesel trucks that will be taken off the roads.       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     CCJ Innovators   Budd Van Lines' trailer cuts days of work down to minutes   A typical Budd Van Lines driver handles 40 to 50 moves a year, but Load it Once drivers are handling 70 to 80.   Technology   Riptide's AI assistant connects all parties in a delivery   Also: MileMaker launches a new API with advanced features; Flock Freight spot rates are now available to OTM customers; PCS Software connects shippers and carriers via its new network; and Platform Science adds Uptake to its ecosystem.   Advertisement     Featured Resources   White Papers   Choose the Right ELD Partner for Your Fleet   Adhering to ELD mandates is crucial to avoid costly fines and ensure compliance with Hours of Service (HOS) requirements. But ELDs offer more benefits than just regulatory compliance, such as decreased fuel costs and increased drive time. Invest in a know         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.