Every so often a research report comes along that confirms what every fleet manager already suspected in their bones but could not prove in a meeting. The American Transportation Research Institute delivered exactly that on June 8, publishing new research showing that trucking liability insurance ... Read More »

Mark your calendars, pour something cold, and prepare to feel an emotion rarely associated with federal rulemaking: mild relief. On June 22, FMCSA published three final rules that officially take effect July 22, 2026, and all three of them involve the agency deleting requirements instead ... Read More »

Roadside inspections are a fact of life in commercial trucking. They happen at weigh stations, rest areas, and during ordinary traffic stops. They can occur at any time and almost never come with advance notice. For a new fleet manager, the best preparation you can ... Read More »

Dash cameras are one of the most effective safety tools available to commercial fleets today. They are also one of the fastest ways to damage driver trust if you roll them out badly. The technology is not the hard part. The policy behind it is. ... Read More »

The Study That Puts Leadership on Trial Fleet safety managers have long known that the best technology, training, and compliance programs can only go so far without genuine support from the top. Now, there is hard data to back that up. The J. J. Keller ... Read More »

Driver Retention Starts Before the First Load Here is a number that should get your attention immediately. Driver turnover in commercial fleets hit 94% for large truckload carriers in 2025. That means nearly every driver seat turns over within a year. For a new fleet ... Read More »

What Your Telematics Dashboard Is Really Telling You You logged into your telematics platform for the first time. Congratulations — now you're staring at a wall of numbers, color-coded alerts, and charts that somehow all seem urgent. Don't panic. Most new fleet managers feel this ... Read More »

Safety compliance in the trucking industry has traditionally focused on what drivers do wrong. When an operator makes a mistake, like speeding or braking too hard, they receive a penalty or a strict warning from their manager. However, modern psychology shows that positive reinforcement is ... Read More »

Managing a fleet of commercial vehicles comes with a heavy workload. For safety managers, one of the biggest challenges is finding the time to review driving footage. Dash cameras capture hours of video every day, but safety teams often get stuck in an efficiency bottleneck. ... Read More »

A New Era of Connected Trucks Daimler Truck North America recently introduced an exciting upgrade for its heavy-duty trucks. The fifth-generation Freightliner Cascadia will feature a brand-new Digital Dash for the 2027 model year. This update is designed to bring advanced technology directly to the ... Read More »