Technology Webinars

Program Airs: December 10, 2 p.m. ET Mike Precia and Rob Abbott discuss the key findings in Fleetworthy’s exclusive industry report based on a survey of more than 300 fleet operators and independent truckers.

Program Aired: May 23, 2 p.m. ET For modern transportation companies, commercial vehicle navigation is more than just a nice-to-have – it’s an essential tool for keeping your drivers safe. Join Trimble’s Dwayne Lazarre as he walks you through how truck-specific routing guides your fleet through the unexpected – from weather to work zones (and nearly everything in between).

Program Airs: December 14, 2 p.m. ET As a business leader, are you looking for ways to improve speed to market and foster innovation to gain a competitive edge? Are you seeking to improve employee engagement, elevate customer experiences, and streamline operations? Join us to explore the unique advantages America’s largest and fastest 5G network provides. With special guests Margot Lopez, founder of Lopez Research and Steve Crowley, Director of Solutions Engineering at T-Mobile.

Program Aired: December 7, 2 p.m. ET Recently released results from an American Transportation Research Institute survey shows the economy, truck parking, fuel prices and zero-emission vehicles are some of the most critical issues in trucking, among others. Register for this webinar, presented by PrePass and Geotab, and learn new ways your fleet can use technology to better address these important concerns.

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

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 - Shift - we isolated the discussion to make it easier to enjoy and to share.

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 - Retool - we isolated the discussion to make it easier to enjoy and to share. 

Program Aired: June 8, 2023 2 p.m. ET There 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.

Program Aired: April 27, 2023 2 p.m. ET April 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.  

Program Aired: April 20, 2023 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PST The 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. 

Program Aired: March 9, 2023 2 p.m. ET. The 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.

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.