If brakes felt like they were eating up more roadside-inspection time over the past 12 months, you weren’t imagining it. New analysis of FMCSA roadside-inspection data through February 2026 shows brake-related violations running well ahead of last year, and the gap is widening. In February ... Read More »
Every fleet operator we talk to is wrestling with the same question. How do you actually change driver behavior, not just measure it? A recent piece from Verizon Connect, titled “In-cab alerts and post trip feedback for drivers,” lays out a practical answer that we ... Read More »
The 2026 International Roadcheck wrapped up yesterday after a 72-hour enforcement blitz across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. CVSA won't publish official final numbers until later this year, but the inspection records flowing into FMCSA during the event tell a story no carrier can afford ... Read More »
In a 9-0 decision handed down this morning, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that freight brokers can be sued under state law for negligently hiring unsafe motor carriers. The decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC eliminates a federal preemption shield the broker industry ... Read More »
Every crash on your DOT record feeds into your Safety Measurement System (SMS) score under the Crash Indicator BASIC. That score shows up when shippers, brokers, and insurers run your numbers and once it's there, most operators assume it's there for good. What a lot ... Read More »
The FMCSA publishes citation data, the Fleet-Connection real-time database keeps track of it, and the resulting picture for fleet managers is informative if not always flattering. We pulled May 2024 through February 2026, roughly 6.2 million violations across 61 categories, and sliced it by fleet ... Read More »
A short guide to picking the right reefer for your fleet — without overspending or cutting corners. Buying a new reefer trailer is one of the biggest purchases a fleet manager makes. A new 53-foot reefer with a current cooling unit now runs anywhere from ... Read More »
Fuel efficiency is not just about the tractor anymore. For fleets running dry vans and refrigerated trailers, the trailer itself plays a major role in total fuel consumption, emissions, and operating cost. That is why Utility Trailer’s SmartWay-focused trailer features are worth a closer look ... Read More »
Fuel has always been one of the biggest operating costs for truck fleets, but in a volatile market, it can quickly become the line item that determines whether a route, customer, or quarter is profitable. That is why Samsara’s on-demand webinar, “Fuel efficiency in a ... Read More »
For many private and over-the-road truck fleets, maintenance has traditionally followed a simple rule: service the vehicle when the calendar or odometer says it is time. Preventive maintenance is still essential, but today’s fleets have access to a more precise approach. Condition-based maintenance uses real-time ... Read More »
