If your fleet includes both semi-trucks and construction equipment like backhoes, you know the struggle. Usually, you need two or three different systems just to see where your assets are. Geotab just launched "Geotab Build" to solve this. It is a single platform that handles ... Read More »
Volvo Trucks North America is making its largest move ever. They just announced a massive $2 billion investment program for the region. This is not just a small upgrade; it is a total overhaul of how they build and support trucks. They are modernizing their ... Read More »
If you grew up watching trucking movies, you know the Kenworth W900. It is the truck with the long hood and the classic style that screams "king of the road." However, Kenworth recently announced that they are stopping production of the W900, the T800W, and ... Read More »
Stricter Oversight for Electronic Logging Devices Fleet managers are facing a significant shift in federal enforcement as the Department of Transportation tightens its grip on compliance technology. Recently, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) took a major step by removing 14 products from its ... Read More »
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A Meaningful Milestone in Safety Geotab’s "2026 State of Commercial Transportation" report recently shared some incredible news for the trucking industry. Their five-year study shows that collisions per million miles dropped by 38.7% across North America between 2021 and 2025. This is not just a ... Read More »
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Gamification and Financial Performance Rewards The most effective modern incentive programs use real-time data to turn safety into a transparent competition. According to Verizon Connect’s 2026 Trends Report, 74% of fleets now use video telematics to power "driver scorecards." These digital rankings allow drivers to ... Read More »
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Shifting from Compliance to Financial Impact To capture the attention of the C-suite, fleet managers must translate safety data into the language of the bottom line. Executive leadership often views safety through the lens of risk mitigation and capital preservation. Therefore, your primary benchmark should ... Read More »
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Navigating the Crisis of a Positive Drug Test A positive drug test is arguably the most stressful HR scenario a fleet manager faces because the legal stakes are immediate. According to FMCSA Clearinghouse regulations, once a Medical Review Officer (MRO) verifies a positive result, you ... Read More »
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The Evolution of Real-Time Driver Coaching The landscape of fleet safety is shifting from reactive analysis to proactive intervention. On March 10, 2026, Samsara announced the launch of new automated coaching features designed to scale personalized feedback across large operations. These tools utilize "Physical AI" ... Read More »
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You cannot improve what you do not measure. This is the most important rule for any new fleet manager. In your first months, you must become a detective. Your goal is to find out exactly how your fleet is performing right now. You need a ... Read More »
