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 »
Every fleet operator we talk to is wrestling with the same question. How do you actually change driver behavior, not just measure it? A recent piece from Verizon Connect, titled “In-cab alerts and post trip feedback for drivers,” lays out a practical answer that we ... Read More »
Bracing for Intensive Roadside Enforcement Campaigns Summer travel seasons inevitably bring elevated congestion. This traffic poses significant safety hazards for commercial vehicle networks. To mitigate these rising risks, international safety associations are preparing nationwide driver monitoring campaigns. Fleet executives should take proactive steps now to ... Read More »
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Closing Security Loopholes in Safety Databases Modern fleet safety requires secure information systems that keep disqualified operators off the highway. Unfortunately, rogue actors have historically manipulated registration systems to hide prior substance abuse violations. To combat these persistent threats, federal regulators are deploying advanced security ... Read More »
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Urgent Action Required on Non-Compliant Logging Hardware Fleet operators must immediately verify their electronic logging device (ELD) inventories to avoid severe administrative disruptions. Federal regulators have dramatically escalated their scrutiny regarding the technical standards of electronic logging systems. Using an unapproved recording platform will lead ... Read More »
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Smart Solutions for High-Risk Maneuvers Navigating intersections continues to present substantial risks for commercial fleets. Complex urban settings often obscure oncoming traffic. Because of these hidden dangers, truck operators must maintain incredibly rapid reaction times. Fortunately, crash mitigation systems are advancing rapidly to prevent these ... 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 »
