Blogs: Insights and News from Pedigree Technologies

In a tough economy, it is not always the large expenses that hurt a fleet’s bottom line. The smaller, hidden costs can be the ones that quietly pile up.

The freight economy is in a tough spot. Freight volumes are low, rates remain low, and the cost of keeping trucks on the road continues to rise. For many small and mid-sized fleets, it’s a daily challenge to balance operations, retain drivers, and stay profitable in an unpredictable market. 

Weather can change quickly, especially for fleets that travel across regions. One day your drivers are dealing with freezing mornings.

Cargo theft continues to impact businesses across industries, with criminals becoming increasingly organized and technologically savvy.

As the seasons change, fleets face new challenges. Cold weather, snow, ice, and freezing temperatures can put drivers and equipment at risk, increase downtime, and drive up maintenance costs.

Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) are often seen as a trucking-only requirement. But many companies operate specialized equipment—cranes, loaders, excavators, and other heavy machinery—that also needs regular inspection. Missing parts, hidden damage, or unresolved maintenance issues can quickly lead to costly downtime, unsafe conditions, and lost productivity. 

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW), September 14 – 20th, is a time to recognize the men and women who keep our communities, supply chains, and economy running.

Summer is the busiest season for delivery fleets, but rising temperatures bring more than just discomfort.

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Last week, Rocco Marrari, Vice President of Sales at Pedigree Technologies, joined his fellow peers in Washington, D.C. as part of the ATA’s 2024–2025 LEAD class, taking part in the association's annual "Call on Washington."

A customer needed a more efficient way to track and pay delay time for drivers waiting to unload.

A fleet operating in both agricultural and non-agricultural sectors faced challenges in managing ELD compliance for drivers working within a 150-air-mile radius of agricultural sites.