The Electronic Logging Device mandate of December 2017 was one of the most consequential events for transportation technology this century. Cumbersome paper driver logs became a thing of the past, and telematics capabilities powered by ELD helped carriers supercharge their productivity and boost profitability. Nearly a decade later, the era of industry backlash against the mandate is a distant memory.
Running a fleet isn’t all that different from creating the perfect recipe. The right ingredients, tools, and timing make the difference between a good result and an exceptional one. For fleets, that recipe for success means combining Transflo Mobile+ with Transflo Telematics. Together, they simplify operations, improve safety, and accelerate cash flow. Mobile+ on its
Transflo’s Scott Stofer spent time in Chicago last month as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Driver-Traffic Enforcement Committee at the CVSA Workshop. The Driver-Traffic Enforcement Committee is a group that reviews proposed regulations, debates enforcement standards, and helps update Out of Service criteria for the industry. Three main topics from that workshop and committee meeting deserve wider attention. Here’s what came out of those
Like a football game where many touchdowns were expected, nobody saw 9-0 coming. The prevailing wisdom heading into the Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC ruling was that the Supreme Court would side with C.H. Robinson and uphold federal preemption of state negligent hiring claims against freight brokers. C.H. Robinson’s own CEO said as much on an earnings call just weeks ago. Most
On April 12, CBS’ “60 Minutes” put the trucking industry on blast. The industry, largely, didn’t argue back. The network’s segment on Super Ego Holding and the rise of chameleon carriers landed with strong approval in an industry where widespread agreement on issues is often lacking. Among those who care about safe roads and a
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual International Roadcheck is one of the biggest safety blitz events of the year. From May 12-14, this coordinated inspection initiative will deploy across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. This year’s Roadcheck will include thousands of inspections and regulatory compliance checks at weigh stations, temporary sites, and mobile patrols. For carriers
The Department of Transportation has been moving fast on commercial driver’s license reform since September 2025, and carriers that haven’t been preparing are at risk of getting caught flat-footed. When the FMCSA issued its emergency interim final rule last fall, the agency justified it as an urgent safety measure. Courts then paused it. Now, after reviewing thousands of public comments, the FMCSA has issued a formal
Ever remember hearing, “If all your friends jumped off a cliff, would you do it, too?” It’s a drastic example, sure. But it was always about the same thing: avoiding the pitfalls of following the crowd when the consequences could be serious. What does that phrase have to do with running a fleet? More than you’d think. Popular AI dash cam and telematics
As 2026 gets underway, the less-than-truckload (LTL) sector is cautiously optimistic after a disappointing 2025. Industry leaders are pointing to signs of a potential rebound, including declining interest rates, improving consumer sentiment, and tightening truckload capacity that typically pushes smaller shipments back into LTL networks. However, the timing remains hazy. The sector shares the mildly
North America has felt the sting of inflation over the past few years. But for the trucking industry, it’s been a double whammy: an extended freight recession layered on top of rising costs across nearly every line item. Numbers and research tell a story. According to ATRI’s 2025 Operational Costs of Trucking report, the average cost to operate a truck dipped slightly to $2.26 per mile last