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Long-range lidar systems in passenger cars dropped from $75,000 in 2015 to as little as $500 today. One company promises $300 by 2028, with eyes on trucking soon after.
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ATRI entry driver study
ATRI is seeking carrier data to study how entry-level driver training impacts safety and retention in today’s trucking industry.
Sept. 16, 2025
Mack Trucks
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Explore updates on Mack Anthem, Cummins X10 HPD engine brake, and Ex-Guard grille guards for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
Sept. 15, 2025
DHL Supply Chain
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Truckstop acquires Denim, Relay partners with Circle K, and DHL adds SDS Rx to boost freight, fuel, and health care solutions.
Sept. 12, 2025
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Quarter to date, ArcBest’s shipments growth stands out, and executives are raising prices on some accounts and lanes to help offset higher costs from recent wins.
Sept. 11, 2025

Safety

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FMCSA cargo theft
FMCSA’s new rules on carrier identity and addresses aim to curb fraud while cargo theft tactics grow more sophisticated across the industry.
Sept. 16, 2025
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trucking detention
Detention costs fleets time, money, and drivers—data shows that nearly 40% of truck drivers face delays that go unpaid.
Sept. 15, 2025
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trucking HOS changes
New HOS pilot programs could make a driver’s day less rigid and more manageable on the road.
Sept. 9, 2025
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fleet safety
Fleet safety starts with the right vehicle specs, continues with training, and is strengthened through data-driven coaching.
Sept. 9, 2025

Operations

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truck acquisition debate
Investing in trucks now helps fleets secure lower costs before new emissions rules and OEM price hikes take effect.
Sept. 11, 2025
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TCA elite fleets
The program recognizes for-hire carriers that provide competitive compensation, strong company policies, and driver-focused work environments.
Sept. 10, 2025
Ford Pro
Ford Pro Elite Commercial Service Center
By investing $2 billion in specialized service centers, Ford Pro aims to prioritize commercial fleet needs, offering faster, more reliable repairs through highly trained technicians...
Sept. 8, 2025
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Student truck driver practicing parking maneuvers in a commercial vehicle training yard, focusing on precision and skill development for CDL certification.
Effective driver training turns fleet safety culture into action, reducing accidents and reinforcing consistent safe behaviors.
Sept. 4, 2025

Equipment

Altec
Altec digger derrick truck equipped with hydraulic boom and service body parked outdoors on a job site.
NHTSA recalls Altec trucks and Fontaine trailers over safety issues, urging fleets to inspect and repair affected vehicles.
Sept. 11, 2025
Where's the electric truck market headed now?
Industry analysts break down how the electric truck market has changed in the U.S., where EV adoption stands at home and abroad, and how technologies will continue to lower TCO...
Sept. 10, 2025
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ZM Trucks
Despite past failures in U.S. commercial EV initiatives, the CEO of ZM Trucks focuses on total cost of ownership: Electric trucks' primary appeal lies in financial returns.
Sept. 10, 2025
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Tech chief John Rich and Kenworth leader Laura Bloch will pick up parts of the work Peterbilt boss Darren Siver has been overseeing.
Sept. 9, 2025

Technology

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Explore the latest fleet tech from Bosch, Phillips Connect, and Fleetworthy to improve maintenance, compliance, and trailer efficiency.
Sept. 9, 2025
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Illustration of a connected truck with a cybersecurity padlock symbol, representing data protection and digital security in the trucking industry.
Fleets face flat markets and rising cyber threats, making strong digital defenses as critical as maintenance and compliance.
Sept. 8, 2025
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trucking ELDs revoked
FMCSA revokes three ELDs; carriers have 60 days to replace devices or risk compliance violations.
Sept. 8, 2025
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The trucking industry faces a “messy middle” of powertrain options as fleets balance current needs with a sustainable future.
Sept. 3, 2025

Fleets Explained

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A look at the history of trucking labor unions, significant strikes, and how they continue to shape driver rights and fleet operations today.
Aug. 29, 2025
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fleets explained defunct OEMs
While there are only a handful of dominant truck OEMs in the market today, there were many more at one time. You might know which parent companies bought, sold, and ended the ...
Aug. 1, 2025
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Roadside oases for those carrying goods have been around longer than the combustion engine. However, once semitrucks became the backbone of U.S. freight, truck stops evolved into...
July 18, 2025
Thermo King
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Idling is sometimes necessary to provide driver comfort, but it also wears the engine, burns fuel, and can lead to fines. Fleets can weigh several idling reduction solutions for...
July 4, 2025

Emissions & Efficiency

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EPA27 is still coming
Until the Environmental Protection Agency announces the fate of the EPA 2027 heavy truck NOx regulation, known as EPA27, the rule is still law. Trucking industry executives advise...
Sept. 10, 2025
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trucking data
Using outdated metrics can mislead fleet decisions; staying current with freight and powertrain trends is essential for operational success.
Sept. 10, 2025
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diesel, gas prices on the rise
Fleets face higher on-highway fuel costs as national diesel and gas averages climb, with the West Coast seeing the largest increase.
Sept. 10, 2025
Mack Trucks
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This roundup highlights electric refuse trucks, partnerships, and new travel stops shaping trucking efficiency.
Sept. 5, 2025

Refrigerated Transporter

HFA
Most of today’s aging U.S. cold-storage infrastructure is inadequate to the need for modern industrial buildings to be more sustainable and automated, HFA notes in a new 1,600-word piece on the industrial subsector.
Today’s fast-evolving automation and sustainability trends require careful planning and an emphasis on adaptability, HFA Architecture + Engineering advises.
Sept. 16, 2025
Hyundai Translead
Northwest Equipment Group now will sell Hyundai Translead's refrigerated and dry van trailers in four Northwest states.
Northwest Equipment Group in Auburn, Washington, now will represent the manufacturer’s full product line, including refrigerated and dry van trailers, across four states in the...
Sept. 12, 2025
Peltier Technology
Solid-state cooling technology specialist Phononic recently partnered with startup company Peltier Technology in a bid to “patch up leaks in the cold chain” using Phononic’s ACS platform.
Cooling technology specialist expects new licensing agreement with cold supply chain startup Peltier to drive the commercialization of its Active Cooling Solutions platform.
Sept. 11, 2025
Medlog
Medlog’s new 300,000-sq.-ft. cold chain facility boasts the largest blast freezing capacity in the United States at 3 million lbs. per day.
MSC Group company opens 300,000-sq.-ft. temperature-controlled facility with industry-leading blast freezing capacity in Savannah, Georgia, to serve protein shippers.
Sept. 10, 2025

Media Galleries

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The 2025 FleetOwner 500: Private list highlights the top private sanitation fleets, with WM leading the rankings.
Sept. 4, 2025
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What retail and wholesale companies operate the largest private fleets in the U.S.?
Aug. 27, 2025

Videos

For-hire trucking's overcapacity problem—and its eventual solution
Private fleets and an excess of owner-operators have weakened for-hire pricing for years. Tim Denoyer, ACT Research’s senior analyst, explains the problem and shares predictions...
Sept. 4, 2025
When will freight demand finally improve?
Freight demand remains sluggish. An industry analyst explains: Where should fleets watch for signs of an upturn?
Aug. 28, 2025

Learning Resources

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Discover how a 50-vehicle EV fleet moved from fragmented operations to a strategic plan that secured $11.7M in funding, unlocked $800K in annual savings, and ensured reliable, ...
Sept. 15, 2025
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Our fraud prevention guide gives you the tools to spot, stop, and fight fraud before it drains your profits or damages your reputation.
Sept. 11, 2025
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Discover how Penske’s Catalyst AI™ uses real-time benchmarking, AI, and deep fleet data to uncover performance gaps and deliver actionable insights that improve fuel efficiency...
Oct. 14, 2025
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Discover how AI is transforming transportation from concept to competitive edge in this exclusive session with Ryder's Kendra Phillips, featuring fresh industry insights and future...
Nov. 13, 2025