The Compounding Cost of Truck Idling For fleet professionals, understanding the true cost of truck idling is the first step toward calculating the return on investment (ROI) of advanced idle-reduction technologies (IRTs). On average, a heavy-duty truck engine consumes between 0.8 to 1.0 gallon of ... Read More »

Isuzu Deepens Service Relationship Management For fleet professionals managing Class 3-7 medium-duty trucks, minimizing unplanned downtime is critical for profitability. Therefore, Isuzu Commercial Truck of America has recently announced an expansion of its long-term collaboration with Decisiv, an industry-leading provider of Service Relationship Management (SRM) ... Read More »

The New Mack Anthem: An Evolution in Efficiency and Uptime Mack Trucks, a top OEM brand, has detailed the advanced technology integrated into its redesigned Mack Anthem highway model, with key updates focusing on fuel efficiency and connected uptime. The complete redesign delivers a substantial ... Read More »

Lytx, a leader in video telematics and fleet safety solutions, recently announced the launch of Coach Assist, a new feature integrating generative AI into its Driver Safety Program. This innovation is specifically designed to transform the often time-consuming process of driver coaching by helping safety ... Read More »

Samsara, a leader in the Connected Operations Platform, recently announced the launch of a new commercial navigation solution designed specifically for U.S. trucking fleets. This new feature directly integrates into their existing platform, aiming to boost both safety and compliance for commercial drivers. Moreover, this ... Read More »

In a move that signals a deeper commitment to enterprise-scale solutions, Fleetio has appointed Leslie Henthorn as its first-ever Chief Marketing Officer. For fleet managers, this is more than just a corporate hiring announcement. It represents a strategic shift for the Birmingham-based company as it ... Read More »

Beyond the Buzzword: A Fleet Manager’s Practical Guide to AI Commercial truck fleet professionals are facing a flood of information about Artificial Intelligence (AI). You’re right—the term is broad, often confusing, and sometimes sounds more like science fiction than a practical business tool. The truth ... Read More »

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is redesigning its Safety Management System (SMS) for 2025, fundamentally altering how carriers are evaluated. These updates emphasize fair scoring and hold businesses strictly accountable for road safety. Fleet professionals must understand these shifts. This overhaul aims to ... Read More »