The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is a major holiday in China and many other parts of Asia. It is a time for families to come together and celebrate and is typically accompanied by extended periods of leave for workers and businesses. This can have a...

Freight technology has become increasingly important in the transportation industry, offering numerous benefits to companies and their customers. From increased efficiency and automated tracking to real-time visibility and improved customer satisfaction, the adoption...

As the logistics industry continues its expansion into the ever-changing demands of the market, reliance on technology has become a major piece in strategic planning. One important question remains steadfast among industry professionals: How can freight brokers up...

By Verlen Larson Motor carriers accumulate vast amounts of driver data from vehicle telematics, cameras, IoT sensors and back-office software systems. The sheer volume of data is both a challenge and opportunity. Solving the challenge has legal implications. Fleets...

To rewatch the webinar, play the video above. Please note the first 40 minutes is an open discussion between current and former Drivers. They discuss, why Drivers might hop from fleet to fleet, why they might stay with a particular fleet, and present ideas on how to...

What Canadian and U.S. Fleets Should Know About the New ELD Mandate There are similarities and differences between the US and Canada ELD regulations and verification. For Canada, there is a third-party verification required for ELD providers. This is to help ensure...

A One-Stop Tool Shop for Brokers  How Freight Brokerages Run a Tight Shipin a Competitive IndustryBy Matthew Meeks Supply Chain Technology & Safety have taken a front seat over the last year as the freight industry has continued to remind us just how vital...

Run a Tight Ship Removing Friction within the Supply ChainBy Matthew Meeks Supply Chain Technology & Safety have taken a front seat over the last year as the freight industry continues to remind us all just how vital its success is to keep our country running. And...

Asset Tracking with Absolute AccuracyBy Matthew Meeks Isn’t it time you knew where all your assets are? We certainly think so… It’s important to know where your trailers are because tracking assets doesn’t just show you how they’re being used – but how...

By Frank Gambino One of the most important lessons I have learned over the last year has been how important it is to stick together. Our team has covered many stories about amazing people who have supported, sacrificed, or contributed to others (time and time again)....

Major wireless network carriers are starting a process referred to as 3G sunsetting, to make room for faster 4G connectivity. So, what does this mean for fleets?Vehicles still using 3G devices (including the Transflo T7 ELDs) will eventually need to be replaced with...

The latest technology available to shippers and other freight professionals isn’t just interesting to read about, it’s now become crucial in order to stay competitive and successful within this industry. For example: Shippers have recently been experiencing...

Many shippers simply don’t have full visibility into which carriers and drivers are hauling their freight when using a freight brokerage or 3PL company… While there are the obvious benefits shippers get by working with brokers (liability, logistics, etc.), many...

It’s time to spoil the truck driver in your life. Professional drivers are constantly working their tails off to bring and deliver things to other people year-round, so let’s not forget to give back. Whether you’re a friend, family member, or Carrier looking for...

Predictions for 2021 are Looking Bright   Not only are we seeing  silver lining come from the technology advances that 2020 bought, but the the future is looking bright too – So, grab your shades because we’re heading into a new horizon of...

The switch from paper to digital, and manual labor to automation, requires the right solution matched with a seamless transition.  We’ve been in business since 1991 helping freight brokers and carriers implement the latest tech that keeps the supply chain...

What changed in the Hours of Service Final Rule? The changes to the Final Rule (effective Sept 29, 2020) include: An increase in safety and flexibility for the 30-minute break rule by requiring a break after 8 hours of consecutive driving and allowing the break to be...

Drivewyze (Weigh Station Bypass) Yeti Cooler Giveaway Schedule a weigh station bypass demo with our team and be entered to win! Keep your trucks out of scales and your freight on the move with weigh station bypass solutions, powered by Drivewyze® PreClear. Drivers and...

Asset Tracker Visibility with Absolute AccuracyBy Matthew Meeks Isn’t it time you had full visibility of your assets…? If there were only some kind of technology you could use on your device that displayed exactly where your trailers are… Oh wait…There is! More and...

By Aaron Huff A fully digital, end-to-end freight transaction is the holy grail for the transportation and logistics industry. Only recently has it become attainable, on a large scale, for companies of all sizes. To arrive at this moment, shippers, third-party...

By Frank Adelman – CEO of Transflo The electronic logging device (ELD) mandate was a catalyst for digital innovation in the transportation industry and the COVID-19 pandemic the accelerant. When published on Dec. 16, 2015, the ELD rule gave carriers exactly four years...

The key to a good relationship is communication; ask any couple with a healthy relationship and this is likely going to be their advice. All types of relationships rely on both parties to do their part. This is the case for professional relationships as well,...

The last thing people usually want are more rules and mandates… They’re costly, time-consuming, and frankly just a real pain in the neck! However, one mandate we’re predicting isn’t far off may offer more honey than sting. Many fleets are already equipping themselves...

Tech Connect Strengthening Relationships in Freight with Automation “Innovation across the transportation chain is accelerating and most of it comes from software and technology” – Frank Adelman, CEO of Transflo As a freight broker you’ve got a lot of back-office...

With a heightened concern for driver safety and a need for solutions that support a remote workforce, digital scanning and cloud-based document organization have experienced a major boost recently. Even sources like Forbes have said, “The COVID-19 pandemic is...

Digital document capture & sending isn’t a new practice in 2020, but the current pandemic has created a sense of urgency that has rapidly increased the abilities and functionality of solutions like electronic bill of lading (eBOL) and electronic proof of delivery...

Drivers are hired to move freight…and it is both a carrier’s goal and Transflo’s goal to keep them on the road as much as possible. Consider modern digital solutions like: mobile scanningelectronic BOL&PODcloud backed automationAnd more! …all of these allow your...

How the “Amazon Effect” is Changing the Supply ChainBy Matthew Meeks The “Amazon Effect” has changed the world of freight resulting in more people wanting to see exactly where things are, and fast! This is exactly why cloud-based technology AND no-touch...

A Supply Chain UpdateBy Matthew Meeks Shippers, listen up… This one’s for you! The supply chain has seen a lot of modern advances in technology and digital automation processes over the last few years. One of the most recent developments being…electronic bill of...

Claim Back Your Time & MoneyBy Matthew Meeks It’s time to ditch that PHONE! We’re not suggesting you throw out your smart phone, that’s absurd…it’s more about using it in a more efficient way. The supply chain is often thought of as three individual...

Iowa has joined the list of states that are now included in Drivewyze’s Parking Alerts – a free service for Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass subscribers who activate Drivewyze Safety Notifications. The alerts provide drivers who travel through Iowa with an...

It’s time to save TIME…and money. Manual processes are weighing many brokerages down, and with many modern solutions available now in 2020 there is no excuse. So, let’s discuss how some modern brokers are already saving time, money, and resources with...

A New Normal for Freight Life After a Global Pandemic As our nation begins transitioning back to “normal,” we believe it’s important to offer safe, efficient solutions that work for carriers, brokers and shippers. Part of achieving this is with new technology like...

Winners nailed criteria for efficiency, availability and facilities ** Source: FreightWaves Winners in the Facilities category of this year’s Shipper of Choice Awards, sponsored by Transflo, were announced Wednesday morning during the FreightWaves LIVE @HOME...

12 Things Truckers Should do in a Pandemic A Coronavirus Special Report By Jonathan Woolverton, RN, BSN, MPH Right now, there is a crisis not only across America, but around the globe. Truck drivers are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic that is sweeping our...

Mobile solutions are a pinnacle of how we live today, and it goes without saying that businesses around the world have benefited from them greatly. In fact, the telematic solutions industry is expected to be worth $62.6 billion by 2025. Logistics is at the...

An Account of the Challenges Facing the Food & Beverage Freight Sector RWI Logistics is a logistics solution provider based in the Greater Cincinnati area, specializing in refrigerated truckload transportation encompassing freight management and brokerage services...

Instant satisfaction…It’s something all-too-common in today’s digital age where we can purchase just about anything online and have it delivered same day. Behind every order is an entire freight process that must be followed to fulfill each request. This process isn’t...

Transportation and freight are essential…especially during these challenging times. Here are some recent updates taking place as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic: Multiple states are waiving toll road fees. All over the nation we’ve seen toll roads and express lanes...

By Matthew Meeks You work hard to keep your fleet on the move and things running smooth – your drivers happy and your revenue on the up and up! And some of us are so dedicated to the hard work that we forget the importance of, “Working smarter, not harder.” But what...

By Matthew Meeks Seriously though, please do NOT follow the ancient saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” I’ll admit, the saying may come from a place of good attentions – a way of appreciating what you have as long as it still works – the idea of...

Transflo Integrates the TA TruckSmart Mobile App with its platform Professional drivers can now access the TravelCenters of America (TA) TruckSmart mobile app through the Transflo Mobile+ platform. Starting today, Transflo by Pegasus Transtech, the leader in...

Attack? Any business (and particularly small to mid-sized ones) can become a victim of cyber-attacks. Which means at any moment your data could be stolen and your business shut down. Cyber-attacks result in trillions of dollars lost annually. Cybercrime costs include...

By Matthew Meeks The other day we were discussing load boards and the connections and interactions between freight brokers and carriers online…and it got us thinking just how similar it is to dating apps. Yes, you read that right. With a popular dating mobile app like...

By Frank Adelman These days you can’t scroll through news about trucking and logistics without stumbling over the word “disruption.” Sure, technology may be changing the way fleets, owner-operators, drivers, 3PLs, and freight brokers tender loads and pay invoices…...

By Marley Faith  Artificial intelligence (AI) has come a long way since its widespread integration in the early 1980s. Today, technology is changing well-known industries like finance, healthcare, and marketing. So it’s no surprise that it has been doing its fair...

The latest modern advances in back office automation and document management have become a large determining factor in the success of freight brokerages in today’s market. The technology of today brings efficiencies that the entire supply chain can reap the benefits...

California’s Assembly Bill 5, also known as AB5 or the “gig economy bill,” starts Jan. 1, 2020. It codifies, clarifies, and grants exemptions to a 2018 California Supreme Court decision involving Dynamex Operations West, a parcel-delivery...

Wreaths Across America 2019 Recap Each year in December, wreath-laying ceremonies take place at cemeteries nationwide with an honorable mantra… Remember, Honor, and Teach. These words represent the mission of a Maine-based non-profit organization called Wreaths Across...

  One thing we keep hearing from brokers, is the need to make quality carriers stickier and improve relationships with these carriers. In a sea of brokerages, how can brokers and 3PLs stand out? The answers might surprise you. Check out our list below to learn...

Each week we recap the hot topics in freight and compile them into one place so you can easily stay up to date on the industry. Check back each Monday and start your week off in the know. TRANSFLO & GO! Do you want to know where your Thanksgiving turkey came...

We’re in an age where constant connectivity and digital workflows are streamlining all kinds of processes in freight transactions. From posting loads, managing documents, to making sure the shipper is properly invoiced so the carrier’s payment cycle can begin....

Electronic logging devices have a long-established track record for reliability and accuracy. Fleets have used them since before a federal mandate was even in the works. But they’re not foolproof. Some manufacturers in the past have experienced a GPS week number...

Featuring Roger Dasler – Business Analyst at Roehl Transport  By Matthew Meeks ELD? We got it. Weigh station bypass and GPS navigation? Check! Mobile scanning and dispatch chat? Yeah, we do that too. And that’s only the beginning…  The full Transflo...

By Matthew Meeks Whether it’s heading down to a local attraction like a haunted corn maze, or just curling up on the couch and watching a cult classic horror film – the truth is clear – people like to be scared. But attractions and movies are just actors and special...

Transport Topics reported on a 29% growth in freight volumes this year, which sounds like good news for freight brokers (Transport Topics, 2019). But the increase in activity has only brought a surge of competition among brokers trying to win loads and the capacity to...

Factoring  3 Ways to Speed Up Cash Flow Factoring companies can be especially valuable for new or growing trucking businesses where bank loans or traditional lines of credit may not be an option, and for any business that wants to reduce the time and costs...

1. Eliminating “app fatigue” Many freight brokers have designed their own mobile apps for carriers & drivers to use – but the adoption of these apps has been low. Here’s why: Carriers work with multiple brokers and don’t want to use a dozen (or more) different...

By Matthew Meeks The primary groundwork for today’s trucking tech advances was laid between the 1980s and 1990s – what a remarkable time to be alive! Some of the biggest tech milestones in trucking include electronic engine controls (or electronic control units (ECU),...

Freight Brokers & Drivers Can Help with Storm Recovery Storms and other disasters will test supply chains, but they also show how generous and resourceful 3PLs, carriers, and drivers can be. In light of the most recent Hurricane Dorian, here are three specialized...

Interstate 70 from Silverthorne, Colorado, to Denver is one of the busiest highways in the country and one of the most treacherous, with steep grades, tight turns, and unpredictable weather. So the Colorado Department of Transportation has...

By Matthew Meeks The freight industry offers a lot of opportunity for a motivated entrepreneur but isn’t without its fair share of challenges too. So, as The Boys Hotshot LLC approaches their company’s one-year anniversary this November, Transflo checks in with the...

TAMPA, Fla. (DATE)—Transflo, the leading mobile, telematics, and business process automation provider to the transportation industry, is a McLeod Certified Integration Partner and will showcase its Velocity+ and Mobile+ platforms at the McLeod User Conference in...

TAMPA, Fla.—Transflo, the leading mobile, telematics, and business process automation provider to the transportation industry and a McLeod Certified Integration Partner, offers the digital ecosystem called Transflo Bundle+. This suite of features helps truck fleets...

Register for the event here: Spring 2020  Mobile Advisory Board Meeting Join us May 13-14, 2020  We’ll be heading to Clearwater Beach, FL this year. These sandy white beaches have been rated the best in the US multiple times and boast a vibrant city and culture...

 Time is money, especially when you’re waiting to load or unload. So, how is technology really reducing delays?  The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is asking fleets, drivers, and logistics managers about how they use technology like...

What’s really up with truckload rates? Or more to the point,…why aren’t rates closer to where they were a year ago? In June this year, the national average spot van rate of $1.89 per mile was 43 cents below the average for June 2018, according to DAT Solutions, which...

Whether you’re a driver, fleet manager, or freight broker, Transflo technology makes your work more efficient and effective—and we’re bringing that technology to the industry’s most important events this fall: August 22-24: Great American Truck Show (GATS),...

One of the most dependable regions for freight right now is the Permian Basin in West Texas and southeastern New Mexico, home to the largest crude oil fields in the United States. Today this region produces nearly 4 million barrels of oil a day and accounts for about...

Summer Trucking Maintenance For something with no moving parts, a commercial truck tire is a complex piece of equipment, constantly flexing and subject to fluctuating temperature, load weights, and inflation pressures. Neglect can lead to unplanned downtime, higher...

10 Best Gifts for Truck Drivers Get the favorite truck driver in your life something special that they’ll always remember. Even if you want to order online, sites like Amazon have great gifts for truckers with 2-day and 1-day shipping! Check out our top ten list...

FMCSA To download this white paper as a pdf click here: ELD Evolution-final-shortened. For federally regulated truck fleets and drivers, the December 17, 2017, deadline to implement electronic logging devices (ELD) brought big changes to long-held operating...

By Matthew Meeks It’s time to hop in the trucking time machine and see where it all began… We’ll jump back in time 120 years to what’s believed to be the very first “semi-truck.” Then, we’ll watch the industry unfold over the years as we travel through two...

By Matthew Meeks The industry has been hyper-focused on driver retention for some time now. Some sources claim there is a major shortage that threatens the industry, other articles claim it’s all exaggerated and blown out of proportion. Regardless your perspective,...

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Roadcheck inspection event—taking place June 4-6 across North America—will once again shine its trusty penlight on hours-of-service compliance. Hours of service is the No. 1 cause of driver out-of-service violations. With the...

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Roadcheck inspection blitz will take place June 4-6. During that 72-hour period, enforcement officials in the United States, Canada, and Mexico will randomly stop and inspect nearly 70,000 trucks, trailers, buses, and...

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Roadcheck inspection blitz will take place June 4-6. During that 72-hour period, enforcement officials in the United States, Canada, and Mexico will randomly stop and inspect nearly 70,000 trucks, trailers, buses, and...

By Matthew Meeks It’s a bird… it’s a plane…no, it’s the killer spotted lantern fly! There’s a new bug in town and it’s being labeled as a crop killing invader effecting truckers, farmers and the entire community. It’s called a spotted lantern fly (SLF). The species...

Featuring: Eric Clark from Blue Cat Carriers, LLC “Outstanding” Blue Cat Carriers LLC has been in the biz since 2010 operating just three trucks until a few months ago. Due to some recent business developments, Blue Cat has experienced some exciting rapid growth,...

By Matthew Meeks “Live Long and Prosper” Transflo fully supports an eco-friendly industry on Earth Day AND every day of the year… With our continued dedication to advancing technology, helping trucking professionals stay compliant, and keeping routes...

The Future is Now There was a time when headlines about heavy-duty diesel engines revolved around horsepower and torque curves. But today engines deliver much more than power. Electronic controls and telematics can tell truck drivers, maintenance managers, and fleet...

The transition from Winter to Spring is a crucial time for your truck/s. To help you protect your investment here are some quick maintenance tips for your rig. Sound good? Here we go… 1. Put a Halt to Salt Start by just giving that under carriage a rinse and wash....

“The death of cell-phone based freight tracking” By Matthew Meeks Fleets of all sizes want to know where their trucks and shipments are, and with good reason! Various “track and trace” solutions have been implemented – The most popular being the pinging of mobile...

It’s been a year since the ELD mandate took center stage and the transition has taught us so much. The use of ELDs doesn’t just offer compliance but is now part of the full fleet solution package Transflo offers. Our ELD is fully integrated with the Transflo Mobile+...

The ELD Tsunami – Take 2 The year 2018 will likely always be remembered as the year that the ELD mandate sent everyone into a frenzy. And it looks like we’re in for a “round 2” in 2019. That’s because of the AOBRD phase-out. Automatic Onboard Recording Devices (AOBRD)...

The Gist on Cannabis There is now legalization of both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis in various U.S. states and Canada. This creates a list of challenges and questions within the trucking industry… Source: GIPHY Digest. Test. Arrest. Federal laws...

Fleets prepare for unforgiving (and hazardous) winter weather this week. The national weather service has said, “Some states could suffer the coldest air in a generation. It’s forecasted that 3/4 of the entire United States population will experience below freezing...

What the IFTA? REMINDER: IFTA filing is due January 31, 2019.       To register, you must have:   An established place of business in the state from which motor carrier operations are performed Mileage accrued within your state Your fleet’s...

Unity Grows with Transflo Featuring: Tannile Bates from Unity Transport, LLC   This month we had a chance to chat with Tannile Bates, owner of Unity Transport, LLC. Unity Transport got its start in October 2018 with two trucks. Four months later and they’re now...

Retention Takes Center Stage Hiring quality drivers is only the beginning. Keeping them is the ongoing challenge… 2019 is going to be a year of major investment in the efforts to retain professional drivers. Many companies plan to start offering more sign-on...

One of the beauties of the trucking industry is a driver can end up hauling just about anything. A load can be a trailer full of iPhones, grocery store produce, live animals, or even a three-bedroom house. The oversize load in this video is definitely more on the...

Paul Robertson is an proud truck driver who calls the open road home. And no home is complete without a furry friend. In this case, Percy the cat. Percy likes to hang out in the cab, take naps on the dash and offer up endless cuddles on what would otherwise be a...

TRICKS of the TRADE December edition brought to you by… Derek Minneke We had a chance to catch up with the Safety Manager over at Freestyle Transport, LLC, Derek Minneker. He offered up some sweet advice on three main topics below. On Mobile Apps:...

Winter driving can be a real pain in the rear-view-mirror… but you’ve got loads to deliver. And come ice or snow, it’s your tires that keep you on the go! Give your tires extra love this winter with these must-know tire tips: 1. Thread Depth Checking your thread depth...

Winter… A merry time to go sledding, drink hot cocoa and cozy up next to the fire place? OR… A misery-filled season of shoveling driveways, scraping windshields and dodging black ice? Roughly 135,000 injuries occur on icy/snowy roads in the U.S. each year, and about...

With the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate in full swing, many truck drivers are just now getting used to a new routine involving electronic logs. Drivers will find that some scenarios play out very differently in the ELD world compared to the old days of paper...

Three executives with ELD manufacturers see a lot more opportunity in their products than just simply checking on a driver’s hours. And in the process, it’s possible that drivers might look upon them less as the enemy that is watching their every move from...

Transflo surpasses 4,000 fleets that utilize the Transflo Mobile app TAMPA, Fla., May 18, 2018 – Transflo, a leader in enterprise mobility, telematics, and business process automation for the transportation industry, today announced Fleetmaster Express, Inc. along...

Consolidation in the trucking technology sector is opening up new possibilities for product development, including more comprehensive...

The mandate for electronic logging device compliance is quickly approaching and a growing number of technology vendors have been introducing new ELD...

A growing number of technology vendors have been flooding the market with new electronic logging device products ahead of the federal ELD...

ELD by the Numbers: Stats and savings about electronic logging devices (ELDs)

The mobile device revolution, started by the release of the first Apple iPhone 10 years ago this summer, has transformed the...

Drivers at Pottle’s Transportation use in-cab devices and applications from Omnitracs for routine work in the cab such...

For a number of years now, motor carriers have been among the many companies ridding their operations of paper. They have done so for a number of...

The vast majority of drivers have the means to stay connected to the information systems of...

Company adds three new clients and unlocks a key to driver retention LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 09, 2016 – Pegasus TransTech, a leader in transportation software and services, today announced at the Truckload Carriers Association Annual Convention that it added three...

Transportation companies need a fast and reliable stream of documents and information coming from drivers to support their billing, payroll and settlement...