Trucking Technology

Inside the Next Era of Trucking: Volvo’s Vision for Autonomous Tech, Driver Experience, and Global Logistics

Supply chains are under pressure like never before—fuel prices are volatile, driver shortages persist, and new technologies are rewriting the rules in real time. In fact, at major U.S. truckload carriers, driver turnover has historically exceeded 90% annually—highlighting just how urgent it is to improve both efficiency and the driver experience. Trucking isn’t just…

Autonomous Trucking Can Shrink Coast-to-Coast Delivery Times and Increase Fleet Productivity

The idea of a self-driving 80,000-pound truck barreling down the interstate once felt like science fiction. Now, it’s operating on real freight lanes in Texas. After years of hype and recalibration, autonomous trucking is entering its proving ground. Persistent driver shortages and rising freight demand have forced the industry to look beyond incremental improvements. The…

The New Freight Standard: Why Verified Trucking Reviews Matter in Modern Supply Chains

For decades, the freight industry has leaned heavily on compliance data and opaque reputation systems, leaving carriers, brokers, and shippers with little visibility into actual service quality. Reviews often sat behind paywalls, skewed negative, or lacked validation altogether, making it difficult to separate reliable partners from unreliable ones. Today, the vast majority of trucking remains…

Fleet Lifecycle Management: Data, Safety Tech, and Timely Refreshes Cut Costs and Maintain Competitiveness

Volatile tariffs, inflationary pressures, and advances in fleet lifecycle management are forcing trucking executives to make strategic choices under uncertainty. The decision to replace or upgrade Class 8 trucks is no longer just about cost-per-month—it’s about lifecycle value, operational safety, compliance readiness, and long-term competitiveness. As the EV credit deadline approaches and OEMs release…

Driving the Future at ACT Expo: Windrose Showcases Its Purpose-Built Electric Class 8 Trucks

At the ACT Expo, Hammer Down host Mike Bush dives deeper into the future of freight with a hands-on look at Windrose Technology’s electric Class 8 trucks. Joined by Joseph Jaramillo, Driver Supervisor at Talon Logistics, Mike takes a test drive to experience the smooth ride, dual digital displays, and unique features—like advanced regen modes and a…

ACT Expo Highlights: Hammer Down Talks Clean Trucking Technology with Leaders from OneH2, Schaeffler, and WEX

In a special episode of Hammer Down, host Mike Bush hit the show floor at ACT Expo, one of the logistics industry’s premier events for sustainable transportation. The conversations highlighted real-world innovations and clean trucking technology accelerating the shift to a lower-emissions future. Prathamesh Dabholkar, Project Engineer at OneH2, discussed the company’s mobile hydrogen…

Optimizing Truck Data is Reshaping the Future of Logistics

Advanced technology is helping carriers solve long-standing operational challenges that affect millions of freight shipments annually

Alvys Tackles Logistics Efficiency by Working to Modernize the Trucking Industry

Manual fleet management systems are costing trucking companies millions in lost efficiency while intensifying their carbon footprint

Truckpedia Modernize Trucking Operations and Build Robust Presence with Innovation

Small trucking firms are discovering how technology can level the playing field against larger competitors in an industry ripe for digital transformation

Hammer Down with Dan Lindsey: Bridging the Broker-Carrier Trust Barrier in the Logistics Industry

Technology is reshaping freight logistics, but digital platforms alone can't solve the trust crisis between brokers and carriers

Comprehensive Tech Solutions Drive Efficiency in Dredge Logistics

Legacy systems and manual processes are creating bottlenecks that modernized dredge operations are beginning to eliminate

Sustainable Trucking Solutions for Small Businesses: Increasing Profitability and Efficiency with Adam Wingfield

Small trucking operators can cut costs and emissions simultaneously by adopting sustainable practices that address driver shortages and regulatory pressures

Hammer Down with Nada Jiddou: How Clarience Technologies is Revolutionizing Transportation Safety and Telematics

A lighting company's pivot into connected vehicle technology reveals how legacy manufacturers are capturing the future of autonomous and electric transportation

Technology’s Dominance in the Freight and Logistics Industry Continues to Evolve as Market Demands Fresh Innovation

Innovation demands are forcing freight operators to fundamentally rethink their technology strategies and competitive positioning

Carrier Assure’s Innovative Scoring System Removes the Fleet Reliability Gamble

Small fleet operators gain predictable risk assessment through data-driven transparency rather than guesswork

Overcoming Fragmentation Challenges: The Next Big Leap in Logistics

Supply chain leaders discover that unified technology platforms are becoming the competitive advantage that separates industry winners from the rest