Blogs: Insights and News from Pedigree Technologies

Intermodal freight keeps goods moving across oceans, ports, railways, and highways. While this system helps companies move large amounts of freight efficiently, it also comes with challenges.

As the seasons change, so do the conversations shaping transportation, logistics, energy, and fleet operations. This fall, the team at Pedigree Technologies is heading across the country to connect with industry leaders, customers, and partners at some of the year's biggest events.

Q4 is when fleet performance gaps become most visible — and most costly. Higher volume, tighter timelines, and more complex logistics mean the inefficiencies that were manageable in Q2 become serious problems in October and November.

Fleet technology contracts are multi-year commitments. The platform you choose in Q4 of this year will shape your operation's efficiency, compliance posture, and operational costs for the next two to four years.

Ask a fleet manager what their biggest operational challenge is, and driver turnover comes up almost every time. The American Trucking Associations reports that annual turnover at large truckload carriers exceeds 90% — meaning most fleets are in a near-constant cycle of recruiting, hiring, training, and losing drivers. But here's what most fleet managers don't do: calculate the actual dollar cost of that turnover for their specific operation. Until you have that number, the i

Your FMCSA Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) score is one of the most consequential numbers in your fleet operation. It affects your ability to win contracts with safety-conscious shippers, your insurance premiums, and your likelihood of being selected for roadside inspections.

At Pedigree Technologies, we believe fleet technology is only part of the story. The other part is people. That is why being active in state trucking associations and industry events is such an important part of how we work. These gatherings are not just conferences on a calendar.

Each year, the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association runs a national campaign to promote the importance of proper tire care and safety. Known as National Tire Safety Week, this initiative takes place June 29-July 4 and raises awareness about how tire maintenance impacts safety, performance, and cost.

Every June, the National Safety Council encourages organizations to take a closer look at how they protect their people. For fleet operators, fleet safety isn't just a monthly priority — it's a daily operational responsibility that affects drivers, equipment, and everyone sharing the road.