Better Visibility for Tough Jobsites Mack Trucks has officially released a new technology called CommandView in March 2026. This system is designed specifically for vocational trucks, which are the heavy-duty vehicles used in construction, waste management, and utility work. These jobsites are often crowded and ... Read More »

New Standards for a Safer Road The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is moving forward with a major update to its drug testing requirements. Starting in late 2026, the standard Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing panel will officially expand. The most significant change ... Read More »

Moving Beyond Just Recording For years, fleet managers used dash cams as a "black box." If an accident happened, they would watch the video to see who was at fault. While this helped with insurance claims, it did nothing to actually stop the crash from ... Read More »

Driving a truck or a van is a difficult job that requires constant focus. A new report from Geotab shows exactly how quickly things can go wrong on the road. Geotab analyzed data from millions of vehicles to find a "five-second window" that predicts a ... Read More »

A New Standard for Roadside Safety The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently updated its safety protocols. As of March 16, 2026, inspectors have a new way to check driver communication skills. This change ensures that every driver can read road signs and speak with ... Read More »

As insurance premiums for commercial motor carriers continue to climb, a new whitepaper from Safety Vision released in late March 2026 offers a data-driven path toward relief. The report, titled "The AI-Powered Fleet," reveals that fleets using AI-enabled video monitoring paired with structured coaching have ... Read More »

The 2027 Cost Cliff and "Procurement Paralysis" On March 16, 2026, Fleet Advantage released a new industry report. It shows that many company leaders are stuck in "procurement paralysis." This means they are too worried to buy new trucks. They are frozen by the big ... Read More »

Stopping the "Derate" Problem For years, truck drivers have faced a major headache: the "derate." This happens when a truck’s computer thinks something is wrong with the emissions system. To protect the engine, the computer forces the truck to slow down. Sometimes, it limits the ... Read More »

The Big Change in DOT Drug Testing The Department of Transportation (DOT) is making a major update to its safety rules. For years, the standard drug test looked for five main types of drugs. Now, the DOT is moving to add fentanyl to that list. ... Read More »

Your drivers work hard. They follow the rules. But sometimes, they still get into trouble. Often, it is not their fault. It is the "other guy." Now, you can prove it. A new update from Verizon Connect lets you see who really caused the problem. ... Read More »