According to FTR Transportation Intelligence, preliminary North American Class 8 truck orders dropped sharply in April 2025 to just 7,400 units, marking the lowest monthly total since May 2020. Orders fell 54% month-over-month and year-over-year, significantly underperforming the seven-year April average of nearly 19,000 units ... Read More »

Dragonfly Energy has recently announced the Battle Born DualFlow Power Pack — a no-maintenance, lithium-based power system built for fleets that aren’t ready to invest in full APU solutions. The easy-to-install unit powers hotel loads like lights, CPAPs, and fridges during rest breaks, eliminating the need ... Read More »

Staying Calm and Prepared for Roadside Inspections For truck drivers and fleet operators, roadside inspections are an unavoidable part of the job. These inspections ensure compliance with safety regulations and help keep the roads safe for everyone. However, they can be stressful, especially if a ... Read More »

For OTR (over-the-road) trucking companies, idle time is one of the silent profit killers. When trucks sit idling, they burn fuel without moving freight, wear down engine components, and rack up unnecessary costs. With fuel prices fluctuating and pressure to maximize efficiency at an all-time ... Read More »

  Managing a fleet—whether it's 10 vehicles or 10,000—is a game of margins. Efficiency, safety, and cost control can make or break your bottom line. That’s why Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are more than just numbers on a dashboard—they’re your roadmap to better decision-making and ... Read More »

The Trump administration’s move to reimpose a 25% tariff on imported vehicles and auto parts is poised to hit the trucking industry hard—especially when it comes to the price of Class 3–8 trucks. The tariffs, which take effect April 3, 2025, are framed as a ... Read More »