FreightWaves NOW CBP Targets High-Risk Exports, Mullen Leads TCA & Samsara’s AI Coach | Morning Minute
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is looking to secure exports with a proposed rule mandating electronic data filing for all vessel cargo before it leaves port. This digital update replaces an outdated paper system to help officials better intercept high-risk shipments containing contraband like weapons or narcotics.
In leadership news, the Truckload Carriers Association has named Jim Mullen as the organization’s next president. The former FMCSA chief brings decades of regulatory experience to the role and will succeed retiring president Jim Ward this April.
Samsara is modernizing fleet safety with the launch of an AI-powered coaching system that provides real-time guidance to drivers. By analyzing patterns such as distraction and drowsiness, the tool acts as a pro coach in the cab to help eliminate accidents caused by human error.
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