Moving Beyond Just Fixing What's Broken For generations, the standard way to maintain a fleet of vocational trucks, like the Mack concrete mixers or dump trucks common in construction, was "reactive." This simply means that a part was fixed only after it had already broken. ... Read More »
New York has taken the U.S. Department of Transportation to court over a fight that may sound like government paperwork theater, but could have real consequences for trucking fleets, driver availability, and state CDL compliance programs. On April 24, New York Attorney General Letitia James ... Read More »
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Moving Beyond the Rearview Mirror For a long time, safety in the trucking industry was reactive. This means a manager would look at dashcam footage or data only after something went wrong. If a driver slammed on the brakes or got into a fender bender, ... Read More »
A short guide to picking the right reefer for your fleet — without overspending or cutting corners. Buying a new reefer trailer is one of the biggest purchases a fleet manager makes. A new 53-foot reefer with a current cooling unit now runs anywhere from ... Read More »
Fuel has always been one of the biggest operating costs for truck fleets, but in a volatile market, it can quickly become the line item that determines whether a route, customer, or quarter is profitable. That is why Samsara’s on-demand webinar, “Fuel efficiency in a ... Read More »
For many private and over-the-road truck fleets, maintenance has traditionally followed a simple rule: service the vehicle when the calendar or odometer says it is time. Preventive maintenance is still essential, but today’s fleets have access to a more precise approach. Condition-based maintenance uses real-time ... Read More »
The trucking industry is always looking for new ways to make heavy-duty vehicles last longer and work better. Mack Trucks recently announced the Mack ImpactShield, a huge improvement for Class 8 trucks. This new feature is the first time a truck of this size will ... Read More »
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The transportation industry is always looking for new ways to make our roads safer for everyone. Recently, Lytx published their much-anticipated 2026 Road Safety Report. This report contains valuable information gathered from over 341 billion miles of driving. By looking at this massive amount of ... Read More »
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FMCSA Updates Safety and Compliance Rules for 2026 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration enforces strict rules to protect all drivers on the highway. In early 2026, the agency launched several key changes to improve daily safety. Fleet managers must understand these updates to avoid ... Read More »
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The New Rules for Commercial Fleet Cameras Fleet camera systems have changed a lot over the past few years. In early 2026, new state laws brought strict rules for public agencies. For example, Washington passed Senate Bill 6002 to limit how agencies use license plate ... Read More »
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A short guide to picking the right reefer for your fleet — without overspending or cutting corners. Buying a new reefer trailer is one of the biggest purchases a fleet manager makes. A new 53-foot reefer with a current cooling unit now runs anywhere from ... Read More »
Fuel efficiency is not just about the tractor anymore. For fleets running dry vans and refrigerated trailers, the trailer itself plays a major role in total fuel consumption, emissions, and operating cost. That is why Utility Trailer’s SmartWay-focused trailer features are worth a closer look ... Read More »
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Fuel has always been one of the biggest operating costs for truck fleets, but in a volatile market, it can quickly become the line item that determines whether a route, customer, or quarter is profitable. That is why Samsara’s on-demand webinar, “Fuel efficiency in a ... Read More »
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For many private and over-the-road truck fleets, maintenance has traditionally followed a simple rule: service the vehicle when the calendar or odometer says it is time. Preventive maintenance is still essential, but today’s fleets have access to a more precise approach. Condition-based maintenance uses real-time ... Read More »
The trucking industry is always looking for new ways to make heavy-duty vehicles last longer and work better. Mack Trucks recently announced the Mack ImpactShield, a huge improvement for Class 8 trucks. This new feature is the first time a truck of this size will ... Read More »
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The transportation industry is always looking for new ways to make our roads safer for everyone. Recently, Lytx published their much-anticipated 2026 Road Safety Report. This report contains valuable information gathered from over 341 billion miles of driving. By looking at this massive amount of ... Read More »
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FMCSA Updates Safety and Compliance Rules for 2026 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration enforces strict rules to protect all drivers on the highway. In early 2026, the agency launched several key changes to improve daily safety. Fleet managers must understand these updates to avoid ... Read More »
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The New Rules for Commercial Fleet Cameras Fleet camera systems have changed a lot over the past few years. In early 2026, new state laws brought strict rules for public agencies. For example, Washington passed Senate Bill 6002 to limit how agencies use license plate ... Read More »
AI is showing up everywhere these days. It writes emails, recommends movies, answers customer service chats, and occasionally makes people wonder if their toaster is judging them. Now it is also showing up in dashcams. For truck and van fleet operators, that raises a fair ... Read More »
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New York has taken the U.S. Department of Transportation to court over a fight that may sound like government paperwork theater, but could have real consequences for trucking fleets, driver availability, and state CDL compliance programs. On April 24, New York Attorney General Letitia James ... Read More »
For growing fleet operators, maintenance is rarely just a repair issue. It is an operations issue, a cost-control issue, a vendor-management issue, and a driver-safety issue all at once. The larger the fleet becomes, the harder it is to manage repairs, approvals, invoices, and vendor ... Read More »
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In the early months of 2026, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) shifted its focus toward a major safety concern: Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) that no longer meet federal standards. Starting in February, roadside inspectors began a much more aggressive enforcement campaign. If a ... Read More »
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The way criminals steal cargo is changing fast. In the early months of 2026, a surprising trend emerged in the logistics world. According to the latest reports from CargoNet, the total number of theft incidents has actually gone down. However, don't let those numbers fool ... Read More »
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The Hidden Cost of Small Accidents In the world of trucking, everyone focuses on the big accidents. While it is great news that fatal crashes are actually declining in 2026, there is a new problem growing in the rearview mirror. According to recent safety reports, ... Read More »
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has made a major change to how trucking companies handle drug and alcohol violations. In the past, companies were expected to report positive tests and test refusals in a "timely" manner, which usually meant within a few business ... Read More »
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