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Artificial Intelligence: Revolutionizing Transportation and Logistics

EROAD — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:56:42 GMT

Artificial intelligence has seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, from unlocking our smartphones with facial recognition to interacting with customer service chatbots. This transformative technology is not just a fad; it's reshaping industries, including transportation and logistics. In this article, we'll delve into what AI is, how it works, and its pivotal role in transforming transportation businesses to thrive in an ever-changing regulatory and business landscape.

The Key Feature to Look for in a Telematics, Video Solution

EROAD — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:00:49 GMT

The benefits of GPS tracking, telematics and video for commercial fleets can be plentiful: increased visibility into vehicle location, insights into driver behavior, and a video record of incidents on the road. It’s a powerful combination that can help fleet managers increase efficiency and uptime, lower fuel and maintenance costs, improve driver coaching, and protect their businesses from false accident claims and fraud.

The Cost of Temperature Excursions in the Pharmaceutical Industry

EROAD — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:00:47 GMT

When COVID vaccines first started rolling out, the logistical challenges of transporting pharmaceuticals were put in the spotlight. Transporting vaccines and other temperature-sensitive medicines is nothing new, but the scale of the COVID pandemic, alongside special conditions requirements for some of the manufacturers' vaccines, presented some unique challenges.

Manage Your Fleet on the Go with the MyEROAD App

EROAD — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:58:35 GMT

The MyEROAD App puts the power of the MyEROAD fleet management portal in the palm of your hand.

The app works anywhere, anytime, on any connected smart device, giving fleet managers a new level of convenience and flexibility.

How to Show Driver Appreciation All Year Long

EROAD — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:58:33 GMT

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is underway. It’s a great opportunity for motor carriers and the general public to recognize the crucial role that truck drivers play in the American economy. To be sure, without commercial drivers, store shelves would be bare, pantries would be empty, and our lives would be much less comfortable.

A Brief History of Concrete – the Ultimate Construction Material

EROAD — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:58:31 GMT

Concrete is so ubiquitous in the urban environment that we barely ever stop and think about it. But where would we be without it? Concrete, after all, is the most used construction material in the world – in fact, it is the second most consumed material in the world, trailing only water.

Protect Your Business and Employees with Video Telematics

EROAD — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:58:30 GMT

The average motorist has about a one in 15 chance of being in a car accident each year. For service fleet technicians who spend a large part of their workday traveling to and from jobs and worksites, the chance of being in a crash only increases.

Key Considerations When Choosing an ELD

EROAD — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:58:29 GMT

When the electronic logging device mandate went into full swing in 2019 many motor carriers found themselves rushing to find an ELD to come into compliance. Now, a few years into the mandate, some carriers are finding that their initial ELD selection is falling short of their expectations.

How to reduce idling time

EROAD — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:58:25 GMT

Fuel costs can make up a significant percentage of your fleet's budget, so understanding and reducing unnecessary idle time can be key to minimizing expenses. Whether it's because your driver is operating in cold weather, heavy traffic or is merely unaware of his behavior, there are ways to identify idle times and take action to change habits.

Cargo Theft Incidents Hit Record Highs During the Holidays — Here’s How Telematics Can Protect Your Fleet

EROAD — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:58:24 GMT

Cargo theft is a year-round threat that has reached unprecedented levels, posing an escalating danger to motor carriers across North America. As CargoNet reported, cargo theft incidents reached a record high of 3,625 cases in 2024, with the average stolen shipment value reaching $281,757 in the first quarter of the year.