Beyond the DOT Number: A Checklist for Spotting "Mystery Fleets" In the world of freight, a USDOT number is often treated like a golden ticket,a digital seal of approval that says a carrier is vetted, insured, and ready to roll. But as we recently uncovered ... Read More »
For truck fleet owners, "time is money" isn't just a cliché—it’s a business model. Every day your new truck spends sitting in a shop waiting for branding is a day it isn’t generating revenue or building your brand's presence on the road. Isuzu Commercial Truck ... Read More »
In the fast-paced world of U.S. trucking, your fleet is only as good as its uptime. As fleet managers, you are constantly balancing the scales between rising operational costs, a tightening regulatory environment, and the persistent pressure to deliver on time, every time. While technology ... Read More »
In January 2026, Aurora Innovation quietly crossed a milestone that should make even the most seasoned fleet manager raise an eyebrow: 250,000+ driverless miles logged on public roads without a single vehicle collision attributed to its self-driving system. This isn’t another demo loop or lab ... Read More »
Are you ready to gain valuable insights into the most pressing challenges facing trucking today and where the industry is headed in 2026? View the recording of our exclusive webinar for a deep dive into ATRI’s annual Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry report, plus ... Read More »
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If you run a fleet, you already know the problem: video can be one of your best tools for safety, claims defense, and coaching—but it can also become a time sink. When something happens on the road, your team often has to chase down the ... Read More »
In the trucking industry, safety data isn’t just about compliance scores or insurance premiums—it is the pulse of our roadways. We recently aggregated safety violation data over an 18-month period, spanning from February 2024 through July 2025. The resulting numbers offer a stark look at ... Read More »
FMCSA is reshaping how safety, compliance, electronic logging, broker accountability, and enforcement are administered. While some rulemakings are delayed into 2026 due to administrative reviews and stakeholder feedback, enforcement priorities and system changes are already impacting fleets. This redesigned guide expands on the original content ... Read More »
1. The Strategic Bridge to 2027 The United States commercial trucking sector stands at a definitive crossroads as it approaches the Model Year (MY) 2026 and 2027 production cycles. This period represents arguably the most critical transitional phase in the modern history of North American ... Read More »
Every fleet manager knows the feeling: you have a gut instinct about who your safest drivers are and who the risky ones are. But in a court of law—or during an insurance renewal review—gut instinct doesn't count. You need data. For years, telematics provided the ... Read More »
