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 »

A New Build for Tough Jobs Vocational fleets operating in construction and heavy hauling require maximum durability and driver comfort. These demanding jobs drag vehicles through deep mud, over rough rocks, and into tight work zones day after day. To address these harsh demands, Mack ... Read More »

A New Solution for Clean Air Rules Meeting environmental rules can be a big headache for trucking companies. When the government sets new laws for clean air, it often costs a lot of money for business owners to upgrade their vehicles. Freight operations feel this ... 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 »

For a very long time, corporate fleet safety revolved mostly around keeping tidy records. If an organization had its regulatory paperwork in order, leadership assumed the operation was safe. However, basic compliance does not automatically protect drivers from unpredictable highway hazards. Modern safety requires continuous, ... Read More »

When you are new to the job, every vendor will try to sell you a different gadget for cameras, tracking, and fuel logs. It can be tempting to buy one cheap tool for GPS tracking and another separate brand for your dash cameras. Do not ... 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 »

Fuel has always been one of the biggest operating costs for truck fleets, but in a volatile market, it can quickly become the line item that determines whether a route, customer, or quarter is profitable. That is why Samsara’s on-demand webinar, “Fuel efficiency in a ... Read More »