CSA scores are one of the most talked-about topics in commercial trucking. They are also one of the most misunderstood. As a new fleet manager, understanding how CSA scores work is not optional. Ignore them long enough, and you will hear about it from your ... Read More »

The Problem Every Fleet Manager Knows Ask almost any fleet compliance manager how many portals they log into on a given morning, and you will get a tired answer. One system for driver qualification files. Another for toll management. A separate login for weigh station ... Read More »

Even Top Fleets Have a Maintenance Problem The gap between a well-run fleet and a national average fleet is wide. But even the best operations in the country are still losing ground on two of the most preventable violation categories in trucking — tires and ... 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 »

If your trucks seem to pick up more tire write-ups when the weather heats up, the roadside-inspection data backs you up. Analysis of FMCSA violations from May 2024 through February 2026 shows tire violations rising and falling on a clean seasonal cycle — and the ... Read More »

Are We Recovering Everything We're Entitled To? As a Risk or Fleet Manager, can you positively affect the bottom line? In a word, yes. The opportunity is hiding in your auto physical damage claims — specifically in the elements most of us never request. When ... Read More »

Stepping into a fleet management role for the very first time can feel like trying to survive an avalanche of paperwork. New managers frequently enter the industry excited to lead teams and optimize routes. Instead, they quickly find themselves completely trapped behind a desk. They ... Read More »

Navigating a massive commercial vehicle through a busy city environment is one of the most stressful tasks a truck driver faces. For a newly appointed fleet manager, watching vehicles navigate these tight urban corridors can be just as nerve-wracking. Among all the different situations a ... Read More »