Managing a commercial fleet comes with plenty of surprises, but nothing ruins a budget faster than looking at a fuel bill and seeing charges you did not authorize. Fuel is typically one of the absolute largest variable costs for any fleet. When drivers are on ... Read More »

For anyone stepping into a fleet manager role for the first time, the biggest headache usually isn’t the trucks or the cargo. It is keeping drivers from quitting. The first year for a rookie driver is notoriously tough, and a lot of them walk away ... Read More »

It's one thing to know that small fleets get cited for more mechanical problems than large ones. It's another to watch how each group is trending over time. Using FMCSA roadside-inspection data from May 2024 through February 2026, we indexed every fleet size to its ... Read More »

If brakes felt like they were eating up more roadside-inspection time over the past 12 months, you weren’t imagining it. New analysis of FMCSA roadside-inspection data through February 2026 shows brake-related violations running well ahead of last year, and the gap is widening. In February ... Read More »

Every fleet operator we talk to is wrestling with the same question. How do you actually change driver behavior, not just measure it? A recent piece from Verizon Connect, titled “In-cab alerts and post trip feedback for drivers,” lays out a practical answer that we ... Read More »

Bracing for Intensive Roadside Enforcement Campaigns Summer travel seasons inevitably bring elevated congestion. This traffic poses significant safety hazards for commercial vehicle networks. To mitigate these rising risks, international safety associations are preparing nationwide driver monitoring campaigns. Fleet executives should take proactive steps now to ... Read More »

Urgent Action Required on Non-Compliant Logging Hardware Fleet operators must immediately verify their electronic logging device (ELD) inventories to avoid severe administrative disruptions. Federal regulators have dramatically escalated their scrutiny regarding the technical standards of electronic logging systems. Using an unapproved recording platform will lead ... Read More »

The True Cost of Unexpected Breakdowns A broken-down truck parked on the side of the highway earns absolutely zero revenue for your business. Even worse, emergency roadside repairs always cost significantly more than routine preventive maintenance. When a vehicle breaks down unexpectedly, you lose time, ... Read More »

The Nightmare of Missing Assets Tracking your multi-million dollar tractors is relatively easy with standard GPS hardware. However, keeping tabs on smaller support assets can quickly turn into a logistical nightmare. Loose chassis, cargo containers, and valuable yard tools frequently disappear into the dark corners ... Read More »

Overcoming the Fuel Cost Burden Fuel costs will always represent one of the largest expenses in your annual operating budget. Managing this line item requires a deep understanding of modern truck hardware. Thankfully, original equipment manufacturers are building cleaner, more efficient internal combustion systems to ... Read More »