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View in browser   |   Commercial Carrier Journal     Technology Weekly       Announcement     Inefficiencies baked into transportation cause drivers a lot of stress, and stress leads to dissatisfaction and, ultimately, to turnover. An upcoming CCJ webinar will host top fleets and share tips on how to maximize a truck driver's potential.     Autonomous   AV developers integrate weather for safety, rerouting   Many trucking companies have started integrating weather data into their platforms to help prevent accidents and to reroute loads driven by humans. AV developers have started doing the same, but there are still some blind spots to consider.   Many trucking companies have started integrating weather data into their platforms to help prevent accidents and to reroute loads driven by humans. AV developers have started doing the same, but there are still some blind spots to consider.   Load bidding and contracts   Historical data helps small fleets plan for more profitable loads   Advanced freight booking and fleet management platform SmartHop launches its inaugural monthly profitability report highlighting hot markets and profitable lanes to help small fleets compete against bigger players.   Battery electric   Charging forward with electric truck charging stations   California isn’t the only state offering rebates, incentives, tax credits, and other growth opportunities for electric truck public charging station installation.       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     Technology   Echo accelerates freight bidding process with automated carrier negotiations   Also: A trucking insurer has deployed claims management software to expedite the claims process; Descartes integrates Gusto's payroll management services; and Orbcomm uses Motorcity Systems to enhance integrations with TMS providers.   Recruiting & retention   Smart strategies to retain drivers   The impact of driver turnover isn’t limited to increased recruitment costs.   Featured Resources   White Papers   What are your fleet’s biggest challenges? Today’s technology holds the keys to helping you overcome them   What are your fleet’s biggest challenges? Today’s technology holds the keys to helping you overcome them.   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.         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.