Why Verizon Connect is Leading the Pack Choosing the right technology to track your trucks can feel like a huge chore. However, in 2026, one name keeps showing up at the top of the list: Verizon Connect. This company has become the gold standard for ... Read More »
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A Smart Assistant for the Modern Fleet Running a fleet of trucks or vans used to mean spending hours staring at spreadsheets and phone screens. At the 2026 Work Truck Week event, Ford changed the game by introducing Ford Pro AI. This is not just ... Read More »
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Why the Roads Get Weak in the Spring It might seem strange that a solid paved road can suddenly become fragile, but it happens every year like clockwork. During the winter, the ground under the road freezes deep down. When spring arrives, the top layer ... Read More »
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Driving a truck or a van is a difficult job that requires constant focus. A new report from Geotab shows exactly how quickly things can go wrong on the road. Geotab analyzed data from millions of vehicles to find a "five-second window" that predicts a ... Read More »
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A New Standard for Roadside Safety The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently updated its safety protocols. As of March 16, 2026, inspectors have a new way to check driver communication skills. This change ensures that every driver can read road signs and speak with ... Read More »
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, is changing the rules for cars that drive themselves. These cars are called Automated Driving Systems, or ADS. In 2026, the agency is focusing on a new plan to help these futuristic vehicles get on the road ... Read More »
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As insurance premiums for commercial motor carriers continue to climb, a new whitepaper from Safety Vision released in late March 2026 offers a data-driven path toward relief. The report, titled "The AI-Powered Fleet," reveals that fleets using AI-enabled video monitoring paired with structured coaching have ... Read More »
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The 2027 Cost Cliff and "Procurement Paralysis" On March 16, 2026, Fleet Advantage released a new industry report. It shows that many company leaders are stuck in "procurement paralysis." This means they are too worried to buy new trucks. They are frozen by the big ... Read More »
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Stopping the "Derate" Problem For years, truck drivers have faced a major headache: the "derate." This happens when a truck’s computer thinks something is wrong with the emissions system. To protect the engine, the computer forces the truck to slow down. Sometimes, it limits the ... Read More »
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The Big Change in DOT Drug Testing The Department of Transportation (DOT) is making a major update to its safety rules. For years, the standard drug test looked for five main types of drugs. Now, the DOT is moving to add fentanyl to that list. ... Read More »
