Trucking Tech Today: Navigation, load boards, AI TMS, and fleet safety updates

WEX and Trucker Path team up to bring fleet-safe navigation to over-the-road drivers

WEX and Trucker Path recently announced a collaboration to offer WEX over-the-road EFS customers access to Trucker Path for Fleets, a truck-safe navigation app for North American drivers. The app provides hazard avoidance, efficient route planning, real-time parking, weather, and road condition information.

“Trucker Path for Fleets adds an important capability for our over-the-road customers,”  Timothy Hampton, SVP and GM of Over-the-Road at WEX, said. “Its trusted navigation technology helps drivers avoid hazards and reach destinations more efficiently. This is the beginning of a shared commitment to simplify fleet operations and make life on the road safer for truckers.”

The platform includes trip planning, weigh station updates, fleet tracking, custom map layers, and access to over 500,000 truck-friendly POIs. Trucker Path supports single sign-on, mobile device management, and optional custom branding, enhancing fleet management and driver engagement. Learn more…

DAT One updates help carriers find quality loads faster and negotiate better rates

DAT Freight & Analytics recently announced updates to its DAT One load board to help carriers find quality loads faster, negotiate better rates, and connect with trusted freight brokers. Enhancements include the ability to mark broker offices as “preferred” or “blocked,” more frequent rate updates, and expanded load categories for specialized equipment.

“Carriers want to work faster, smarter, and with confidence that they’re connecting with quality partners,” said Christian Greiner, DAT senior director, carrier segment growth. “These updates give carriers tools to spend less time searching, more time hauling, and greater leverage when they negotiate rates. They deliver real value for carriers and reinforce our commitment to drive trust in the marketplace.”

The LaneMakers feature identifies the 20 most active brokers on specific lanes, complete with credit scores and profiles, to help carriers target high-volume brokers efficiently. DAT One now offers eight additional equipment categories, including Sprinter-style cargo vans, box trucks, and power-only loads, while rate data updates more frequently to provide fresher benchmarks for negotiations. Learn more…

BeyondTrucks TMS integrates with Platform Science to boost fleet productivity and efficiency

BeyondTrucks recently announced an integration with Platform Science’s Virtual Vehicle Marketplace to provide fleets with tools for productivity and streamlined operations. The collaboration connects BeyondTrucks’ AI-native multi-tenant TMS with Platform Science’s application platform, offering order intake, invoicing, driver payroll automation, smart load planning, dispatch communication, and configurable driver workflows.

“This new integration with Platform Science illustrates how fleets of all types and sizes can realize the value of our native AI transportation management system,” saidHans Galland, CEO of BeyondTrucks, said. “With our multi-tenant architecture, Platform Science fleet customers will have access to a TMS that addresses the shortcomings and costs of other systems in an easily configurable platform that can be tailored to their individual needs. Together, BeyondTrucks and Platform Science will drive productivity and efficiency improvements across their operations.”

Joe Jumayao, VP of business development at Platform Science, added that the integration enables fleets to improve performance and enhance driver and customer satisfaction while transforming operations on a single platform. The TMS also offers easily deployable integrations, cost-sharing, higher cybersecurity, faster data, and flexibility to adopt AI advancements. Learn more…

Fleetworthy adds Safety+ map view and PreClear savings report to Drivewyze platform

Fleetworthy recently announced two new enhancements within Drivewyze: the Safety+ Site Visits Map View and the Drivewyze PreClear Savings Overview Report. The Site Visits Map View provides fleets with interactive, location-based insights into safety events such as severe weather, high-citation zones, and cargo theft hot spots.

“Both enhancements support the mission of providing customers with actionable insights to make better decisions,” Martin Murtland, VP of product at Fleetworthy, said. “Our new Map View for Safety+ gives an instant snapshot as to what’s happening in a variety of risk areas  so decisions and risk-management coaching can take place immediately. For our weigh station bypass customers, our new reporting tool gives clear data on the ROI of the service.”

The PreClear Savings Overview quantifies the financial and operational benefits of bypassing weigh stations, including the savings in time, fuel, and carbon dioxide emissions, helping fleets optimize operations and improve safety. Learn more…