As the trucking industry evolves in response to technological advancements, environmental regulations, and shifting market demands, fleet managers in 2025 face a dynamic landscape when purchasing trailers. To stay competitive and operationally efficient, trucking fleets must adopt a strategic, forward-thinking approach to trailer acquisition. Understand ... Read More »

Avoiding the ‘Violation Vortex’: How to Reduce Unsafe Driving Incidents in Your Fleet Despite best intentions of most drivers and fleet managers, and a load of new safety tools, violation reports have a habit of showing up on the desk of most fleet professionals with ... Read More »

Our most recent data on unsafe driving violations a in the U.S. from 2023 to 2024 is something to behold.  Categorized by fleet size: the 1-10 trucks crowd, the 11-100 group, and the big leagues with 100+ trucks all are showing a marked lack of ... Read More »

The Top 10 Fleet Management Tech Tools You’re Probably Ignoring As a fleet manager, you’re bombarded with tech solutions promising to revolutionize your operations. But with so many options, it’s easy to overlook tools that can make a real difference. Here’s a rundown of ten ... Read More »

ATRI's 2024 Top Trucking Industry Issues Report cited insurance cost and availability as number four (4) in the list of top ten (10) trucking industry issues overall. Since 2021, ATRI research has documented continuing increases in truck insurance premiums paid by motor carriers. The increase ... Read More »

Truck drivers are the backbone of the logistics industry, often working long hours in challenging conditions to keep goods moving. Despite their critical role, many drivers feel misunderstood or overlooked by fleet managers. Addressing these concerns can not only improve driver satisfaction but also enhance ... Read More »

Ah, the humble dry van: the bread-and-butter of trucking, the trusty rectangular box that keeps America’s retail shelves stocked and your online orders (mostly) on time. Sure, it’s no flatbed with its flashy open sides and rebellious attitude, but dry vans have their own thing ... Read More »

For years, industry leaders have wailed about the "trucking driver shortage" like it's the villain in some highway horror story. But is the problem truly that there aren’t enough drivers out there, or is something more nuanced—or laughable—going on? Let’s buckle up and take a ... Read More »

Hotshot trucking has cemented its place as a vital part of the logistics industry, offering speedy, reliable transport for time-sensitive deliveries. As demand for hotshot services grows, the trailers used in this line of work are evolving to meet the needs of operators and customers ... Read More »

First impressions have always held a significant value in the business world, tracing back centuries when merchants and traders relied heavily on personal interactions and relationships to conduct business. The advent of the Industrial Revolution and later the Service Economy further emphasized the importance of first impressions ... Read More »