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 »

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 2026 International Roadcheck wrapped up yesterday after a 72-hour enforcement blitz across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. CVSA won't publish official final numbers until later this year, but the inspection records flowing into FMCSA during the event tell a story no carrier can afford ... Read More »

Every crash on your DOT record feeds into your Safety Measurement System (SMS) score under the Crash Indicator BASIC. That score shows up when shippers, brokers, and insurers run your numbers  and once it's there, most operators assume it's there for good. What a lot ... Read More »

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 »

A short guide to picking the right reefer for your fleet — without overspending or cutting corners. Buying a new reefer trailer is one of the biggest purchases a fleet manager makes. A new 53-foot reefer with a current cooling unit now runs anywhere from ... Read More »

New York has taken the U.S. Department of Transportation to court over a fight that may sound like government paperwork theater, but could have real consequences for trucking fleets, driver availability, and state CDL compliance programs. On April 24, New York Attorney General Letitia James ... Read More »

For growing fleet operators, maintenance is rarely just a repair issue. It is an operations issue, a cost-control issue, a vendor-management issue, and a driver-safety issue all at once. The larger the fleet becomes, the harder it is to manage repairs, approvals, invoices, and vendor ... Read More »

The way criminals steal cargo is changing fast. In the early months of 2026, a surprising trend emerged in the logistics world. According to the latest reports from CargoNet, the total number of theft incidents has actually gone down. However, don't let those numbers fool ... Read More »