Welcome to the captain’s chair. Managing a fleet is more about people than it is about trucks. Your first year will be a fast ride. You will learn that your drivers are your greatest asset. They are also your biggest challenge. If you want to ... Read More »
A Major Shift in the Market Motive Technologies recently made headlines by officially filing its S-1 paperwork for a New York Stock Exchange listing. This move marks a massive milestone for the company formerly known as KeepTruckin. For a fleet manager in their first year, ... Read More »
A New Tool for Tight Spaces Volvo Trucks North America recently revealed the VNR 300 at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting. This regional hauler aims to help fleets that operate in crowded cities. Urban delivery is becoming more complex every day. New ... Read More »
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Federal Agency Acts on Non-Compliant Tech The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) just took a major step. On March 4, 2026, the agency removed 14 products from its Registered ELD List. These tools failed to meet the minimum federal safety standards. This move shows ... Read More »
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The commercial transportation landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, with data now acting as the primary fuel for both operational efficiency and safety. Geotab’s recently released 2026 State of Commercial Transportation report provides an in-depth, data-driven look into current fleet performance, risk factors, and emerging safety ... Read More »
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Analyzing the Rise of Judicial Hellholes The legal environment for the trucking industry is very dangerous right now. Over the last 15 years, jury awards against motor carriers have skyrocketed. New data from the American Trucking Associations (ATA) details this growing problem. A special report ... Read More »
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The 2026 Enforcement Blitz Details The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has set the dates for its next major event. From May 12 to 14, 2026, inspectors will conduct a 72-hour International Roadcheck across North America. This high-volume effort aims to remove unsafe trucks and ... Read More »
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In your first year as a fleet manager, you have one big goal. You need to show your boss that you can actually save money. Motive just released their new 2026 ROI Report to help you do exactly that. It's like finding a treasure map ... Read More »
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Nobody likes being watched, especially truck drivers. It can feel like a "spy in the cab." However, the latest 2026 data might actually change some minds. Fleets using AI dash cams have seen crash rates drop by over 70%. That is not just a small ... Read More »
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The free ride is over. If you have been lazy with your electronic logging devices (ELD), listen up. The nice folks at the FMCSA have a new plan for 2026. They are done asking nicely. This is a serious enforcement push. As a fleet manager, ... Read More »
