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 »
The End of Traditional Metal Seals On March 5, 2026, Wabash introduced a new way to keep freight safe. For many years, trucking companies have used lead or plastic seals to lock trailer doors. These old seals are easy to break and do not tell ... Read More »
Why the Five Second Window Matters The 2026 Geotab State of Commercial Transportation Report has shared some big news. Their research shows that the five seconds leading up to a collision are the most important. During this very short time, certain driver behaviors can predict ... Read More »
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What is Samsara Physical AI Coaching On March 10, 2026, Samsara changed the game for trucking safety. They launched a new technology called "Physical AI." This system is designed to act like a second set of eyes for every driver on the road. Instead of ... Read More »
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Why the FMCSA Revoked These Devices On March 4, 2026, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) took a major step toward highway safety. The agency officially revoked the registration of 14 Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs). These specific products failed to meet the strict technical ... Read More »
