Why Verizon Connect is Leading the Pack Choosing the right technology to track your trucks can feel like a huge chore. However, in 2026, one name keeps showing up at the top of the list: Verizon Connect. This company has become the gold standard for ... Read More »

Driving a truck or a van is a difficult job that requires constant focus. A new report from Geotab shows exactly how quickly things can go wrong on the road. Geotab analyzed data from millions of vehicles to find a "five-second window" that predicts a ... Read More »

A New Standard for Roadside Safety The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently updated its safety protocols. As of March 16, 2026, inspectors have a new way to check driver communication skills. This change ensures that every driver can read road signs and speak with ... Read More »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Spring break is often seen as a time for relaxation, but for a new fleet manager, it should be a time for high alert. It isn't just college students hitting the road; it is millions of families and travelers who are often tired or driving ... Read More »

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 »

The 2026 Enforcement Blitz Details The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has set the dates for its next major event. From May 12 to 14, 2026, inspectors will conduct a 72-hour International Roadcheck across North America. This high-volume effort aims to remove unsafe trucks and ... Read More »

We’ve all seen the "Safety Office" in a typical Class 8 terminal. Usually, it’s a windowless room that smells faintly of stale Folgers and existential dread. It’s the place where drivers go to be told, in the tone of a disappointed middle-school vice principal, that ... Read More »