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 »
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Your drivers work hard. They follow the rules. But sometimes, they still get into trouble. Often, it is not their fault. It is the "other guy." Now, you can prove it. A new update from Verizon Connect lets you see who really caused the problem. ... Read More »
Buying new trucks has become a major problem. It is 2026, and many managers are now stuck. They cannot make a decision. They are afraid of the future. This problem is called "procurement paralysis." The cost of waiting is high. New reports show that waiting ... Read More »
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Severe accidents on the road are going down. That is the good news from the Lytx 2026 State of Road Safety Report. But, there is a bad new part, too. The report shows that minor crashes are actually going up. Low-severity incidents have jumped by ... Read More »
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Fleet management just got a lot easier. For a long time, managers had to install special hardware. This hardware was called a telematics device. It would plug into a truck. It collected data like location and speed. But installing it took time. It cost money. ... Read More »
