Smart Trailer Tech in Action: How Wayfair is Driving Operational Excellence

Thu, May 15, 2025 - 02:00 PM, EDT

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Program Airs: May 15, 2 p.m. ETÌýAlec Matson, Sr. Manager of Transportation for Wayfair, and Mark Wallin, General Manager & SVP of Product for Phillips Connect, join TT's Michael Freeze to discuss why Wayfair choose to invest in smart trailer technology, how their day-to-day operations changed, and what steps you need to take to modernize your fleet's trailer management.Ìý

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Thu, October 05, 2023 - 02:00 PM, EDT

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Program Aired: October 5, 2 p.m. ETÌýMVT Solutions (a subsidiary of Mesilla Valley Transportation) shows the value of a good sustainability program and how it adds profits, saves time, and reduces GHG emissions at a faster rate. The simple 3-step process involves understanding the fleet, testing, and educated implementation. Done correctly, this turns a cost-center into a profit-center.ÌýÌý

Thu, August 10, 2023 - 02:00 PM, EDT

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Program Airs: August 10, 2 p.m. ETÌýAttrition is especially rampant in the T&L industry. In fact, more than half of all new drivers will leave their roles within the first six months. Learn strategies from experts at Hotel Engine and their partners on how to combat attrition through new and creative strategies.Ìý

Tue, August 01, 2023 - 02:00 PM, EDT

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In June 2023, we asked "How do in-cab driver coaching systems work and why is it important to give drivers feedback in real-time rather than after-the-fact?" Jean-Sebastien Bouchard, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of Sales at ISAAC Instruments, answered. Originally hosted during our Transport Topics Magazine Series Event -ÌýShiftÌý- we isolated the discussion to make it easier to enjoy and to share.

Tue, August 01, 2023 - 02:00 PM, EDT

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In August 2021, we asked "What are some of the most pressing concerns about efficiency that maintenance shop managers could address immediately?" Jacob Findlay, CEO and Founder of Fullbay, answered. Originally hosted during our first Transport Topics Magazine Series Event -ÌýRetoolÌý- we isolated the discussion to make it easier to enjoy and to share.

Tue, August 01, 2023 - 02:00 PM, EDT

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Host Dan Ronan asked "The trucking industry is struggling to recruit and retain enough professional drivers in this tight labor market. How can technology help companies improve driver satisfaction and retention?" Drew Anderson, Senior Director of Product Development for PrePass, answered. Originally hosted during our first Transport Topics Magazine Series Event -ÌýRetoolÌý- we isolated the discussion to make it easier to enjoy and to share.Ìý

Tue, August 01, 2023 - 02:00 PM, EDT

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In June 2022, we asked "What role does connectivity play in the deployment of electric and autonomous vehicles?" NadaÌýJiddou, Executive Vice President and General Manager for Road Ready, answered. Originally presented during our Transport Topics Magazine Event -ÌýOptimizeÌý- we isolated the discussion to make it easier for you to enjoy and to share.Ìý

Thu, June 08, 2023 - 02:00 PM, EDT

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Program Aired: June 8, 2023 2 p.m. ETÌýThere is no shortage of compliance measures required of today's fleets – from Driver Fitness and ELD’s to Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing – these measures are designed to keep our roadways safe. Minimum compliance is a requirement to remain in good standing, and the inability to meet standards can result in poor roadside safety performance, hefty civil penalties, and increased risk for civil litigation, to name a few.

Thu, April 27, 2023 - 02:00 PM, EDT

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Program Aired: April 27, 2023 2 p.m. ETÌýApril is designated as Distracted Driving Awareness Month by the National Safety Council to raise awareness around the escalating distracted driving issue. The need for this awareness is more significant than ever.Driver inattention accounts for over 3,000 deaths in the U.S. alone.ÌýÌý

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Thu, April 20, 2023 - 02:00 PM, EDT

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Program Aired: April 20, 2023 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PSTÌýThe world of truck inspections is likely to change greatly over the coming years. Federal trucking regulators and commercial vehicle enforcement agencies are pushing for wireless roadside inspections, including a mandate that motor carriers equip their trucks with devices that would transmit the identity and condition of trucks and drivers to roadside enforcement. Learn how this could affect your motor carrier operation, what information you and your drivers may be required to transmit to inspectors, and what it means for the development of autonomous trucks.Ìý

Thu, March 16, 2023 - 02:00 PM, EDT

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Program Aired: March 16, 2023 2 p.m. ET.ÌýDropping freight rates and rising costs are going to put more pressure on fleets in 2023. Fleet owners need to become increasingly creative to find new ways to reduce cost to protect margins. Recent research by BeyondTrucks found that US trucking companies incur on average $9,700 per driver per year as a result of poor processes and tools.Ìý

Thu, March 09, 2023 - 02:00 PM, EST

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Program Aired: March 9, 2023 2 p.m. ET.ÌýThe newest positioning technology is 100x more accurate than the current market standard. Such advancement promises trucking companies better ways to mitigate risk, reduce liability, and monitor safety. But how does it work in practice? This seminar explores the practical application of precision GPS and discusses fleet safety, accident reduction, and driver management.

Thu, January 26, 2023 - 02:00 PM, EST

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Trucking companies today are inundated with fleet data. The constant juggling of system logins, dashboards, and alerts is not only overwhelming, but it’s inefficient and generates higher operating costs.