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 »
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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 »
