Latest News Updates From Stephen Bennett

High-value cargo thefts and acts of identity fraud are increasing in number and sophistication, putting pressure on brokers to strengthen carrier vetting practices.

Private fleet operators are facing a barrage of cost pressures including elevated fuel prices, escalating costs and driver pay, and higher insurance premiums.

For fleets trying to modernize, EDI platforms remain a stubborn obstacle, requiring them to navigate hundreds of customized integrations before moving to a new system.

As trucking and logistics companies invest in cybersecurity measures, fraudsters are advancing just as quickly, using the latest AI to refine and scale schemes.

Rather than relying heavily on after-the-fact video review of drivers, fleets are increasingly using AI to process video and telematics inside the truck itself.

While operating in a soft freight market that has been squeezing margins, carriers of all sizes have been relying on fuel cards for savings at the pump and tighter control over fuel spending.

Transportation companies such as C.H. Robinson and XPO have already added services and warehouse space to support customers in Mexico that are shipping or are planning to ship to the U.S.

The use of natural gas as a fuel for heavy-duty trucks is receiving a boost, due in part to the rollout of a more powerful natural gas engine and the growing availability of renewable natural gas to reduce emissions.

Advanced driver assistance systems have been steadily evolving, and fleets are increasingly taking advantage of the safety benefits.

As freight brokers battle fraudsters intent on cargo theft, they are building defenses that combine multiple technologies provided by vendors and augmented by their own systems.