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 »
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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 »
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The Numbers That Should Alarm Every Fleet Manager Something shifted during the 2026 CVSA International Roadcheck — and not in a good direction. The three-day enforcement blitz wrapped up on May 14. The final data told a story that should concern every fleet safety professional ... 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 »
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 »
Safety compliance in the trucking industry has traditionally focused on what drivers do wrong. When an operator makes a mistake, like speeding or braking too hard, they receive a penalty or a strict warning from their manager. However, modern psychology shows that positive reinforcement is ... Read More »
Fleet operations usually focus on tracking vehicles, managing drivers, and monitoring fuel use. However, a major part of driving safety depends on something outside the vehicle entirely: the actual road surface. Damaged infrastructure and sudden weather changes create constant dangers for drivers and expensive repairs ... Read More »
Managing a fleet of commercial vehicles comes with a heavy workload. For safety managers, one of the biggest challenges is finding the time to review driving footage. Dash cameras capture hours of video every day, but safety teams often get stuck in an efficiency bottleneck. ... Read More »
