The White House recently issued a Presidential Proclamation that directly impacts Class 8 fleet managers and vehicle acquisition strategy. The order, signed on October 17, 2025, establishes a 25 percent ad valorem duty on imported medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs), including most Class 8 trucks. ... Read More »

Market Stabilization: Positioning Fleets to Capitalize on the Expected Recovery in Freight Volumes and Rates After a prolonged period of capacity oversupply and rate stagnation, the consensus among industry economists is that 2026 will mark a pivot toward market stabilization and modest growth. As high ... Read More »

Supply chain disruptions have made many goods even more valuable. This has, consequently, led to a noticeable rise in cargo theft. Thieves often target high-value loads like electronics, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods. This type of crime causes significant financial losses for companies. Furthermore, it puts ... Read More »

As a new fleet manager, you will quickly encounter the dynamic world of spot market freight. Unlike contract rates, which are pre-negotiated for consistent lanes over a long period, spot rates are the real-time, one-time price to move a load. They are consequently driven entirely ... Read More »

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., recently celebrated the best of the best from its national dealer network at the annual "Week of Weeks" competitions. Over 800 participants from across the country competed in their respective fields to qualify, but only a select few were ... Read More »

The American Trucking Associations is counting down to the trucking industry’s premier event, ATA’s Management Conference & Exhibition (MCE). Scheduled for October 25-28 in San Diego, MCE is trucking’s foremost event for policy and strategy, bringing together thousands of trucking’s sharpest minds and most passionate ... Read More »

Stepping into the role of a fleet manager is a significant challenge. You're suddenly responsible for valuable assets, the safety of your drivers, and a budget that can make or break your company's profitability. While the learning curve can be steep, your success often comes ... Read More »

Stepping into a fleet management role is a significant career move. To build a strong foundation for success and ensure you're equipped with industry-best practices, investing in formal training and certification is one of the smartest decisions you can make. Whether you're looking for a ... Read More »

Let’s be honest. If you could solve the driver retention problem with a few extra-large pepperoni pizzas, you would have done it by now. The truth is, that Friday pizza party might be a nice gesture, but it doesn’t do much for a driver staring ... Read More »

Alright, let’s talk about that sinking feeling. It’s 3:00 PM on a Friday, and your phone rings. It’s your driver, stranded on the shoulder of I-80 just west of Cheyenne, with a truck full of high-priority freight. The engine decided to impersonate a boat anchor, ... Read More »