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The continued development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications promises to have a continued impact on the trucking and freight industry — but how does it impact what matters most to trucking companies? AI-powered applications have the ability to collect, sort, analyze, and implement massive amounts of data in seconds, and when that data is applied […]

Driver safety and performance are critical to the success of trucking and freight companies across the United States and North America — and a Transportation Management System (TMS) provides innovative solutions that help companies improve driver safety and performance. TenTrucks TMS implements a wealth of features that promise to make day-to-day operations more efficient and […]

Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) are a requirement for trucking and freight companies — but it is important that companies do not discount the benefits of ELDs. ELDs provide companies with the ability to automatically record key pieces of data, monitor vehicle diagnostics, track shipments with GPS capabilities, and more. Freight companies that are taking a […]

If you run a trucking carrier and you’ve been using TorqueAI by Kordova Tek, you already know what a modern TMS can do — automated billing, dispatch management, compliance tracking, and driver communication all in one dashboard. TorqueAI brought a lot of AI-first innovation to the table when it launched. But for many small and […]

If you are a smaller freight company that is looking for ways to find more profitable loads and ensure that operations run at maximum efficiency, a freight dispatching service may be a viable solution. When you employ a freight dispatching service, you and your drivers will benefit from 24/7 support in all aspects of the […]

Freight companies that are able to reduce costs and improve load management will see increased profit margins and greater success in the future — but how can freight companies reduce these costs? Optimizing Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipments and filling trailers to 98%+ of capacity will help reduce fuel costs, eliminate empty miles, and lower the overhead […]

Fleet management software is a digital platform that plays a key role in monitoring, coordinating, and optimizing fleet operations. With real-time capabilities and the ability to integrate key elements with GPS tracking capabilities, diagnostics, and fleet analytics, fleet management software is a critical component of a Transportation Management System for trucking and freight companies. Freight […]

Driver turnover and retention are key challenges for trucking and freight companies. Data provided by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) has shown that driver turnover rates for long-haul freight carriers have reached and exceeded the 90% mark in recent years, with smaller freight carriers seeing turnover rates between 70% and 80%.  The challenge of finding, hiring, […]

Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) are required for most commercial trucks in the United States and Canada. They play an important role in trucking operations to record Hours of Service, vehicle movements, engine hours, and engine performance, which help prevent drivers from driving too many hours, truck engines from going too long without maintenance, and trucking […]

For the first time in three years, spot rates have crossed above contract rates. The window is open, but it won’t stay that way. Back in spring 2022, fleet managers got a crash course in timing. The carriers who moved fast when spot rates spiked walked away with real margin. The ones who waited — […]

The trucking and freight industry is competitive, and any way that freight companies can reduce costs contributes to improved profit margins — and a Transportation Management System (TMS) like TenTrucks TMS can help. Freight companies that employ a Transportation Management System for fleet management can reduce costs by as much as 10% – 20% to […]

The role of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) in the trucking industry has changed — moving from record keeping to predictive analytics and proactive fleet management. The technology that powers TMS platforms continues to develop and as new innovations emerge, the role of Transportation Management Systems will continue to evolve, making it important to look at […]