For decades, trucking companies have used different sets of numbers to identify themselves to the government. Most companies have both a USDOT number and an MC number. However, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is making a big change to simplify things. They are ... Read More »
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Managing a fleet of trucks is a constant balancing act between keeping old equipment running and spending money on new vehicles. For many years, companies tried to keep their trucks on the road for as long as possible to avoid high monthly payments. However, new ... Read More »
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Keeping drivers safe on the road is a top priority for any business that uses a fleet of vehicles. Speeding is one of the biggest risks out there, but it can be hard for managers to know exactly what is happening behind the wheel in ... Read More »
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Testing a More Flexible Workday This spring, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is launching a major study to see if truck drivers can be safer with more control over their schedules. Two new pilot programs are inviting over 500 professional drivers to ... Read More »
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Moving Beyond Just Fixing What's Broken For generations, the standard way to maintain a fleet of vocational trucks, like the Mack concrete mixers or dump trucks common in construction, was "reactive." This simply means that a part was fixed only after it had already broken. ... Read More »
Better Visibility for Tough Jobsites Mack Trucks has officially released a new technology called CommandView in March 2026. This system is designed specifically for vocational trucks, which are the heavy-duty vehicles used in construction, waste management, and utility work. These jobsites are often crowded and ... Read More »
New Standards for a Safer Road The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is moving forward with a major update to its drug testing requirements. Starting in late 2026, the standard Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing panel will officially expand. The most significant change ... Read More »
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A Historic Win for Truckers In February 2026, the federal government made a move that will change the daily lives of drivers across the country. A new spending bill has allocated a historic $200 million specifically to expand truck parking. For years, the industry has ... Read More »
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Moving Beyond Just Recording For years, fleet managers used dash cams as a "black box." If an accident happened, they would watch the video to see who was at fault. While this helped with insurance claims, it did nothing to actually stop the crash from ... Read More »
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The Hidden Cost of Older Vehicles For many new fleet managers, it feels like a victory to keep an old truck on the road. You might think that because the vehicle is paid off, it is essentially "free" to operate. However, recent data from the ... Read More »
