It may not be possible to eliminate cybersecurity breaches, but with the right safeguards in place, trucking and logistics companies can reduce the risk of being hacked or falling victim to a ransomware attack, industry experts said.
February 1, 2022Hilary Daninhirsch
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Fleets Can Take Steps to Reduce Risk of Cybersecurity Threats
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By preparing early, fleets are ensuring their trucks have the proper tools and supplies to operate during the winter season. (Prime Inc.)
Winter Preparedness for Fleets Starts Long Before the Cold Arrives
By preparing early, fleets are ensuring their trucks have the proper tools and supplies to operate during the winter season. (Prime Inc.)As preparedness is the best defense against the rough elements, winterizing vehicles is an essential part of maintenance and safety.
November 15, 2021 Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety 
Fleets are mitigating risk through driver training and coaching programs. (Lytx Inc.)
Fleets Use Risk Management Strategies That Emphasize Training, Technology
Fleets are mitigating risk through driver training and coaching programs. (Lytx Inc.)In an era of nuclear verdicts, fleets are finding it essential to maintain an effective risk management strategy to help protect the safety of their employees and the motoring public while also shielding their businesses from liability.
March 1, 2021 Business, Technology, Safety, Top 100 
A Stevens Transport driver accesses an electronic bill of lading on his phone. (Stevens Transport)
Contactless Delivery, Safety Precautions Accelerate Adoption of Electronic Bills of Lading
A Stevens Transport driver accesses an electronic bill of lading on his phone. (Stevens Transport)Fleets and shippers have been taking extra precautions to help protect the professional truck drivers who have been serving on the front lines of the nation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
September 25, 2020 Business, Technology, Safety 
Onboard video can protect fleets from litigation, vendors say. (Lytx)
Some Fleets Turn to Cameras to Help Mitigate Rising Insurance Costs
Onboard video can protect fleets from litigation, vendors say. (Lytx)Many trucking companies have installed cameras in their vehicles as a way to coach drivers and avoid protracted litigation, but onboard video also can help address rising insurance costs in the transportation industry.
May 5, 2020 Business, Technology, Safety 
Health and fitness coach Siphiwe Baleka works through the 4 Minute Fit technique with a client. His company, Fitness Trucking, offers driver health and fitness programs, the most popular being the 13 Week Program. (Courtesy of Siphiwe Baleka)
Options Abound for Elevating Drivers’ Health and Wellness
Health and fitness coach Siphiwe Baleka works through the 4 Minute Fit technique with a client. His company, Fitness Trucking, offers driver health and fitness programs, the most popular being the 13 Week Program. (Courtesy of Siphiwe Baleka)There is a wellness movement on the rise aimed at improving the health of truckers, though the challenge remains to educate and motivate.
November 15, 2019