Telematics platforms combining truck and driver safety and vehicle data is learning, adapting — and even training drivers — in real time.

Sideload bodies for non-CDL truck chassis are driving a small comeback in light of the current driver-recruitment crisis.

Vehicle OEMs recognize the power of incentivizing current and prospective drivers and are updating their offerings to accommodate the comfort of an evolving workforce.

Distractions in the cab are more pervasive than they’ve ever been, thanks largely to the temptation of consumer technology. One way that distributors are looking to curb this temptation is through the use of in-cab cameras.

When moving products from Point A to Point B, truck drivers know that any kind of crash can wreak havoc on beverage distribution. Innovations in collision avoidance systems can have almost immediate, tangible effects.

Changing distribution demands have spurred an increase in the number of vehicles needed for food and beverage distribution, which also is bolstering the demand for telematics solutions.

Continuing education is part of virtually every professional field, but it’s often an afterthought in commercial delivery. However, ongoing training can promote a safety culture within the distribution company and improves the company’s safety scores.

The trucking industry is facing a historic shortage of qualified CDL drivers. To aid distribution networks, truck manufacturers have developed vehicles that don’t require a CDL.

Fleet video telematics provider Lytx, San Diego, shared new insights about changes in driving risk tied to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated guidelines to help control the spread of the virus.