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Boosting Driver Health with Wearable Technology

Boosting Driver Health with Wearable Technology

March 2, 2026

With the average driver covering up to 3,000 miles each week, developing and maintaining driver fitness programs poses a significant challenge for fleet managers. For the 3.5 million long-haul drivers in the U.S., this extensive travel often leads to a sedentary lifestyle, resulting in various health and sleep issues. A survey revealed that 69% of […]

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Transforming Trucking Efficiency at Lagos Ports through Smart Technology

Transforming Trucking Efficiency at Lagos Ports through Smart Technology

February 17, 2026

Addressing Port Delays in Nigeria Truck Transit Parks (TTP) has focused on mitigating delays and traffic at Nigeria’s ports for nearly five years, recognizing the significant impacts on trade, investment, and costs. The ongoing congestion not only affects the economy but also disrupts the daily lives of the local communities around Apapa and Tincan ports. […]

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Discovering Precision in Laser Technology

Discovering Precision in Laser Technology

January 13, 2026

Watson Insurance Agency is highly recommended for those seeking local trucking insurance in Belmont and Fort Mill, South Carolina. This press release was initially distributed by ReleaseWire Gastonia, NC — (ReleaseWire) — 11/03/2025 — Trucking plays a crucial role in the transportation of freight within Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Belmont, Lexington, Lancaster, SC, and nearby […]

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Adam Smith Recognized for Leadership in Insurance and Technology

Adam Smith Recognized for Leadership in Insurance and Technology

December 19, 2025

UNIONDALE, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 18, 2025 / Marquis Who’s Who has acknowledged Adam Smith for his expertise in the convergence of insurance and technology, showcasing a career dedicated to crafting and delivering products in high-stakes, complex industries. Currently, Mr. Smith is the vice president of product and technology at Trucker Path Insurance […]

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The Future of Trucking: Self Driving Technology and America's 3.5 Million

The Future of Trucking: Self-Driving Technology and America’s 3.5 Million Drivers

November 12, 2025

Driverless trucks are expected to be both safer and more cost-effective than those operated by humans, yet the 3.5 million professional truck drivers in America are not stepping aside without resistance. Truckers in the U.S. transport over 10 billion tons of freight annually. However, the profession is arduous—featuring long hours, loneliness, low pay, and a […]

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Empowering shift workers: technology driven by real experiences

Empowering Shift Workers: Technology Driven by Real Experiences

October 1, 2025

Innovation has a significant oversight—it’s not found in the boardroom but rather behind counters, in clinics, and on shop floors before dawn. Amidst the tech industry’s race for the next breakthrough, it often misses the crucial 2.7 billion individuals comprising the global shift-based workforce. These workers clock in rather than merely logging on. Growing up, […]

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The future of trucking: impact of self driving technology on drivers

The Future of Trucking: Impact of Self-Driving Technology on Drivers

July 16, 2025

Misunderstandings About Job Displacement in Trucking Raj Venkatesan, a business administration professor at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, believes that the risks of job displacement in the trucking industry are often exaggerated. Autonomous Trucks and Safety Drivers He clarifies that for the foreseeable future, even autonomous trucks will still require “drivers” present […]

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Unlocking lower trucking insurance rates with technology

Unlocking Lower Trucking Insurance Rates with Technology

July 2, 2025

Representatives from Daimler Truck North America, Geico, and Hirschbach Motor Lines participated in a panel discussion during the 2024 American Trucking Association (ATA) conference in Nashville, Tennessee. They explored the significance of vehicle safety systems and emphasized the necessity of granting insurers access to telematics data to help reduce insurance costs for fleets. Moderated by […]

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Lula secures $35.5m to revolutionize insurance technology

Lula Secures $35.5M to Revolutionize Insurance Technology

June 25, 2025

Startup Lula, positioning itself as the “Stripe for insurance,” has successfully secured $35.5 million in a Series B funding round following a significant increase in customer acquisition. After TechCrunch covered Lula’s Series A funding of $18 million in July 2021, the company initially concentrated on creating an insurance API to help businesses eliminate the need […]

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Enhancing fleet performance with advanced truck tire technology

Enhancing Fleet Performance with Advanced Truck Tire Technology

May 26, 2025

Creating tires tailored for modern fleet operations involves a delicate balance of durability, efficiency, traction, and retreadability—all without making compromises. At TMC 2025, Bridgestone proactively addressed this challenge by introducing two new tires that incorporate its advanced ENLITEN Technology. These tires are designed to provide performance specifically catered to regional haul and last-mile delivery fleets, […]

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