In the world of fleet operations, risk rarely announces itself with a loud bang. Instead, it often creeps in through the back door during a moment of crisis. One of the most dangerous—yet common—vulnerabilities involves the use of substitute drivers. When an independent contractor falls ... Read More »

For many fleet owners, the decision to use independent contractors isn’t just about flexibility—it’s about survival. The model allows businesses to scale, manage costs, and remain competitive in an industry that demands both speed and efficiency. But what many operators don’t realize is that the ... Read More »

Understanding the New Safety Gap For many years, fleet managers treated safety as a "one size fits all" problem. They gave the same training to every driver and hoped for the best. However, the Geotab 2026 State of Commercial Transportation Report (published February 2026) reveals ... Read More »

Seeing the Danger Before the Damage For years, fleet managers have used accident reports to figure out how to stay safe. They would look at a crash and try to make sure it never happened again. But according to the 2026 Motive AI Road Safety ... Read More »

Moving Beyond the Rearview Mirror For a long time, safety in the trucking industry was reactive. This means a manager would look at dashcam footage or data only after something went wrong. If a driver slammed on the brakes or got into a fender bender, ... Read More »

The transportation industry is always looking for new ways to make our roads safer for everyone. Recently, Lytx published their much-anticipated 2026 Road Safety Report. This report contains valuable information gathered from over 341 billion miles of driving. By looking at this massive amount of ... Read More »

AI is showing up everywhere these days. It writes emails, recommends movies, answers customer service chats, and occasionally makes people wonder if their toaster is judging them. Now it is also showing up in dashcams. For truck and van fleet operators, that raises a fair ... Read More »

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has made a major change to how trucking companies handle drug and alcohol violations. In the past, companies were expected to report positive tests and test refusals in a "timely" manner, which usually meant within a few business ... Read More »

  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 »

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 »