Trucking Tech Today: How real-time traffic alerts, autonomous steering, AI claims are improving fleet safety
Key takeaways
- Real-time traffic alerts and virtual signage improve highway safety and help fleets navigate congestion and work zones.
- Redundant steering systems in autonomous trucks enhance safety, reliability, and operational control for driverless fleets.
- AI-driven claims integration reduces processing time, minimizes errors, and boosts efficiency for LTL carriers.
Truck drivers in Louisiana now receive real-time congestion and work zone alerts through Drivewyze
Louisiana is now providing sudden slowdown alerts and virtual sign messaging to commercial drivers through Drivewyze by Fleetworthy’s Smart Roadways, making it the 23rd state to offer the service. The alerts are delivered via electronic logging devices, tablets, and smartphones and aim to improve highway safety along major freight corridors like Interstates 10, 12, 20, and 49.
“As we move forward with transforming Louisiana DOTD, innovative technology and communication will play a major role,” said Glenn Ledet, Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development secretary. “This is a great example of advancing important safety messages to the trucking community, and Louisiana is a major freight corridor. Safety of the traveling public is the state’s number one concern, and this is an example of the state modernizing its safety efforts.”
The system provides real-time traffic alerts and virtual sign messages to warn drivers about congestion, work zones, lane restrictions, and hazardous conditions, helping reduce risks in high-traffic areas. Initial deployment in the Shreveport-Bossier I-20 construction project decreased truck-involved traffic incidents and led to the expansion of virtual sign messaging across the state. The program supports broader national Transportation Systems Management and Operations goals to enhance efficiency, safety, and freight movement.
Kodiak AI expands partnership with ZF to equip 100 driverless trucks with redundant steering systems
Kodiak AI recently expanded its partnership with ZF to purchase 100 redundant steering systems for Kodiak Driver-equipped autonomous trucks, supporting scalable driverless deployments. Redundant components, including ZF’s ReAX adaptive electronic steering assist and next-generation Electric Power Steering, enhance safety and ensure fail-safe operation in Kodiak’s autonomous platform.
“At ZF, our goal is to offer innovative solutions designed to enhance the autonomous vehicle industry by incorporating redundant components and moving toward fail-safe steering systems, enhancing safety, precision, and AI-driven functionality,” said Praful Bari, head of application engineering, commercial vehicle solutions, ZF. “This includes the development of cutting-edge technologies like redundant ReAX, our adaptive electronic steering assist system, and our next-generation Electric Power Steering, which enables ZF and our partners to explore new possibilities in autonomous mobility."
Kodiak began integrating the redundant steering systems earlier in 2025, with Roush upfitting trucks at its Michigan facility. The redundant actuators allow the vehicle to switch to a secondary system if the primary fails, maintaining safe operation under the Kodiak Driver system. Learn more…
Carrier Logistics and FreightClaims.com integrate AI claims processing into FACTS for LTL carriers
Carrier Logistics Inc. (CLI) recently partnered with FreightClaims.com to integrate automated claims processing directly into the FACTS transportation management platform, streamlining LTL carrier workflows. The integration reduces processing time, improves recovery rates, and addresses common issues like incomplete documentation and missed filing deadlines.
“Processing freight claims can be time-consuming and expensive and in many cases leads to missed claims deadlines, denied claims, and lost documentation,” Ben Wiesen, president of Carrier Logistics, said. “With FreightClaims.com, our customers will be able to organize and simplify the claims process by seamlessly using data in our FACTS software. With this partnership, we are taking what we offer to a much higher level.”
The collaboration allows carriers to manage claims without switching systems, improving operational efficiency. The integrated solution helps reduce disputes, speed up claim resolution, and lower costs, driving productivity and satisfaction across LTL operations. Learn more…
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