Feeling peer pressure to adopt tech? One trucking exec offers advice on how to separate the hype and noise from what will actually help your drivers.

And cargo thieves are on a spree, stealing everything from signed World Cup jerseys worth thousands to millions of dollars worth of … condoms.

Plus, here’s how one trucker is finding creative ways to stay in shape while on the road.

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American-made. Kenworth trucks paraded in Ohio with a theme celebrating the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday. Check out more photos here.

Ups and downs. For those of us who are visual learners, this chart offers a helpful explanation of the supply shortages currently affecting dry van trucking and how they compare to recent years. 

In the penalty box … Two truck drivers were arrested for stealing a bunch of World Cup gear. Here’s what went missing from the trailer.

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The right technology could attract drivers to your fleet

Competition for drivers is steep, and one factor (besides pay, of course) that could sway them to your fleet is the right tech. Technology needs to make their jobs safer and more efficient, writes Gino Fontana, COO of Transervice Logistics Inc. The tools also need to connect seamlessly with other systems and be reliable.

“None of us want a new technology or gadget that will make it harder for us to do our jobs properly,” he writes.

Fontana recommends getting drivers’ input and letting them try out the tech before you make a final decision to purchase it.

Why this matters: You know the old peer pressure phrase, “If your friends jumped off a bridge, would you do it too?” Sometimes technology feels like that—other carriers are adopting it, so I must use it too. In reality, the right tech that makes your life—and drivers’ lives—easier is what actually matters. (Fleet Owner)

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BARE THEFT: Cybercriminals hijack $1.7M shipment of condoms, lube

Exciting? Scary? But also, how many times have we heard that AVs are just around the corner? Cuklev discusses the state of Volvo’s autonomous trucking operations and how close (or maybe how far!) the company is from fully driverless trucks. (Commercial Carrier Journal)

SCOTUS ruling to benefit dedicated carriers, JB Hunt says

The Supreme Court's recent decision surrounding brokerage liability could be a boon to fleets that offer dedicated operations. According to J.B. Hunt's Spencer Frazier, shippers will more actively seek out dedicated carriers to minimize risk and make sure they don’t run into legal troubles if a crash happens. 

Why this matters: This could be problematic for fleets that primarily operate in the spot market. But small doesn’t mean unsafe. If carriers can showcase their positive safety record and spread their good reputation through word of mouth, they still have a chance at winning over shippers. (Transport Topics)

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