RoadSigns Podcast

Continental Express, Inc. has paired with ORBCOMM technology for decades. The Ohio-based company uses IoT innovation to stay competitive and improve driver satisfaction. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eP2rK-_M

?? 4,000 miles ?? 11 cross-country stops ?? 2 incredible truck drivers ?? 1 special delivery Christmas came early thanks to John Schank and Fred Austin of Lynden. Over the past three weeks, they have spread holiday cheer from coast to coast. Yesterday, they completed their cross-country journey from Alaska and delivered the People's Tree to the U.S. Capitol, continuing a 60-year tradition.

#Upcoming: ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello joins TT's Seth Clevenger to break down current conditions and deliver his outlook for 2025.?Save your seat today!

Great news for truck drivers and other essential transportation workers! Today, the Senate unanimously passed legislation ATA championed to eliminate redundant background checks and duplicative fees for credentials they need to do their jobs. ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/gvnh7bp9

#TGIF #newsletter: In-cab technology is transforming trucking by significantly boosting safety, efficiency and productivity. Features like collision avoidance systems, lane departure warnings, and real-time traffic updates help reduce accidents, while navigation tools and communication systems optimize routes and streamline operations. Additionally, in-cab cameras and entertainment options both enhance #driver comfort and provide crucial evidence in case of #accidents. How can you help your fleet join this #safety renaissance? Let's dive in.?

As autonomous vehicles (AVs) have driven out of science fiction and into the real world, it’s more critical than ever?to understand how they'll transform transportation and logistics. In a panel discussion at #TrimbleInsight2024 hosted by Seth Clevenger from Transport Topics, leading experts in autonomy — including Andrew Forman of TD Securities, Daniel Goff at Kodiak, Frank Mabry at Torc Robotics and Arn Hayden at Trimble Inc. — explored the real-world impact of AVs and how fleets can adapt to benefit most. Read the complete conversation here >>?https://lnkd.in/eC3YxdiP

?? Ready for a tech-driven transformation in trucking? Tune in to tomorrow's episode of RoadSigns as Loadone Transportati Plus John Elliott shares how AI and in-cab technology are paving the way for a safer industry. Don’t miss this exciting episode! Subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/e3jJXx2N #TruckSafety #FreightTransporation

Logistics giant C.H. Robinson's proprietary technology can now execute all tasks involving email during the freight shipment life cycle that a human would normally perform. Story by Connor D. Wolf. ? Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/ecsvnJKT

October marks the fifth monthly decline in Class 8 truck orders this year, with a 17.5% drop from September. Industry analysts from ACT Research Co. and FTR | Transportation Intelligence see mixed signals ahead. Story by Connor D. Wolf.

#TGIF #newsletter: The global #freight landscape is constantly evolving, with the top #transportation and #logistics companies playing a pivotal role in shaping trends, setting benchmarks, and driving innovation. Comparing the Transport Topics 2024's Top Global Freight Companies to that of 2023 reveals not only shifts in market dynamics but also underscores the ongoing transformation of the transportation sector. Key factors such as mergers and acquisitions, advancements in digital technologies, #sustainability initiatives and regulatory changes have all influenced the rankings of the world's most successful #freight companies. Let's dive in.