Fleet-Connection is proud to announce the launch of Fleet Pulse, a massive, data-driven benchmarking study based on our real time intelligence for fleet operators across the United States. Designed to offer fleet managers deep insights into fleet safety and compliance, this initiative brings unprecedented clarity to where fleets stand in comparison to their peers—both regionally and nationally.

This new effort includes a robust database of FMCSA violation records, comprehensive analysis across fleet sizes and states, and over 2,000 charts, graphs, and visual summaries. From brake issues to lighting infractions, securement violations, and ELD issues, we’ve meticulously compiled and evaluated the top violation types to bring you actionable, benchmarked insights.

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What’s Included in the Benchmarking Study?

The study focuses on violation frequency by fleet size and by state, giving fleet managers a granular view of performance across dimensions that truly matter. Whether you operate a small fleet of 10 trucks or manage logistics for a nationwide network, you’ll be able to measure how your team stacks up across key operational areas.

Among the most cited violation categories we analyzed are:

• ELD Violations – With over 1 million reported instances, this broad category remains a key concern across all fleet sizes.

• Brakes  – With more than 700,000 violations, brake maintenance is clearly an industry-wide challenge.

• Tires and Lighting – Responsible for 365,000 and 341,000 violations respectively, these categories highlight ongoing equipment issues.

• Unsafe Driving/Speeding – Over 2 million infractions were recorded in this category alone.

For each of these violation types, we break down frequency by fleet size category (e.g., 1–10, 11–100, 101+) and state, creating a performance benchmark that fleet operators can use to identify gaps and prioritize improvements.

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Real-World Example: Unsafe Driving in Florida

Let’s take a look at Unsafe Driving Violations in Florida, one of the many category/state combinations highlighted in our study.

We’ve plotted violation frequency for fleets in the Sunshine State across three fleet size categories. The trends are then compared to both the Florida state average and the national average. This allows fleet managers in Florida to see clearly whether their safety performance is in line with expectations—or whether it’s time for a proactive intervention.

Charts like these are available for every state and every violation category. This includes violations related to driver fitness, false logs, excessive speeding, and more.

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Accessing the Results

To support fleet operators in applying this data, we’re offering two powerful resources:

1. Free Downloadable White Paper

The white paper contains detailed analysis and data visualizations for all 25 violation categories, with commentary from our experts on trends, risk areas, and best practices. It’s a must-have guide for anyone managing fleet compliance and safety.

2. Interactive Web Tool

Our website will feature a new interactive section where you can input your fleet’s metrics—such as total inspections, number of trucks, or specific violation counts—and immediately generate a custom report showing how your performance compares against state and national benchmarks.

Want to see how your fleet compares to others in Texas for tire violations? Or how a small fleet in Illinois stacks up against the national average for lighting infractions? You’ll be able to do all of that—instantly.

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Why It Matters

With FMCSA enforcement continuing to rise and operational costs climbing, compliance is more important than ever. This benchmarking study is designed to give you the tools and context you need to make better decisions, justify investments in safety, and set realistic improvement targets.

Whether you’re a safety manager, compliance officer, or logistics executive, this study provides the insight needed to act with confidence.

Stay tuned for the launch of our white paper and interactive tool in early June, and get ready to transform how your fleet approaches safety benchmarking.