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Diesel and gasoline prices continue climbing, with West Coast fuel costs seeing the largest regional increases.
Sept. 10, 2026
The findings show that the metrics with the greatest impact are not always the most widely used.
Sept. 10, 2026
Company drivers and independent contractors can nominate their fleet through October 31.
Sept. 9, 2026
Safety recalls cover lighting, liftgate, vehicle joints, braking, engine pistons, and rearview camera systems.
Sept. 9, 2026

Safety

More than 60% of commercial truck drivers are pet owners, and nearly 40% bring their pets along for the ride.
Sept. 8, 2026
Qualified carriers can receive bypass decisions and customizable safety alerts through mobile or telematics devices without additional vehicle hardware.
Sept. 4, 2026
The platform uses recent driving behavior to give freight brokers a more current view of carrier safety performance.
Sept. 2, 2026
Commercial drivers face added safety risks now that the school year is back in session, with buses, crosswalks, and children walking or biking to school.
Sept. 1, 2026

Operations

Using videos, podcasts, and customized follow-up can help fleets establish trust with experienced drivers before they apply.
Sept. 10, 2026
Women remain underrepresented in several trucking roles, while recruiting, retention, mentorship, and workplace culture offer paths forward.
Sept. 8, 2026
Metrics track operations, but collaborative KPIs drive retention. Here’s a five-step framework to build shared performance targets that protect trust and margins.
Sept. 7, 2026
This freight market's early cycle phase is characterized by low supply and flat demand. What will that mean for rates going forward?
Sept. 3, 2026

Equipment

Sensor Ready tires from Continental integrate with ContiConnect to support tire pressure, temperature, and mileage tracking.
Sept. 10, 2026
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2026 commercial truck tire guide for fleet operators
Fleets can explore 2026 truck tire options designed to support mileage, tread life, and operational needs.
Sept. 9, 2026
The Firestone FS592 offers 17% more tread life than its predecessor, adding about 18,000 miles on average.
Sept. 9, 2026
Amazon and Walmart remain the largest retail private fleets, while several building suppliers posted notable ranking gains.
Sept. 3, 2026

Technology

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Where and how does your fleet business use AI?
Sept. 1, 2026
The program is available to Trucker Path app users with fleets of fewer than 10 trucks.
Aug. 31, 2026
Gatik's $200M Series D funding round will accelerate commercial middle-mile deployments for enterprise shippers like PepsiCo, Kroger, and Walmart after completing 85,000 driverless...
Aug. 28, 2026
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This week, ATA's leader left unexpectedly, the U.S.-Canada trade war heated up, and Missouri started building 255 truck parking stalls.
Aug. 28, 2026

Fleets Explained

Do you know the ins and outs of commercial vehicle development? Test your know-how with this quiz.
Aug. 14, 2026
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Why does it take up to 10 years to design and launch a new commercial vehicle? Ram, Kenworth, Volvo Trucks, and Cummins take us inside the rigorous R&D and validation cycles that...
July 31, 2026
Explore how U.S., European, and Asian trucking operations differ in vehicle design, driver environments, sustainability, and technology adoption.
July 24, 2026
How well do you know load boards, rate negotiations, and freight factoring? Put your trucking knowledge to the test.
July 10, 2026

Emissions & Efficiency

Diesel and gasoline prices edge lower, while geopolitical tensions and Venezuela’s oil deal cloud the outlook for fuel costs.
Sept. 2, 2026
An electric transmission that eliminates hydraulics, reduces heat, and uses electric clutches for seamless gear shifts enables EVs and hybrids to operate efficiently across various...
Aug. 31, 2026
U.S. on-highway diesel climbed 20 cents this week to $5.652 as escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz drive crude oil prices higher. Diesel prices nearly $2 per gallon more...
Aug. 26, 2026
NACFE closes out Run on Less – Messy Middle with findings on Class 8 powertrains, TCO, emissions, operations, and maintenance.
Aug. 26, 2026

Refrigerated Transporter

The joint venture will operate 17 Carrier Transicold dealerships and three mobile service locations across six states.
Sept. 9, 2026
There is a tightening in northern refrigerated markets as late-summer harvests increase outbound freight demand, whereas southern markets are softening..
Sept. 8, 2026
Americold received approximately $1.1 billion in net cash proceeds from the transaction.
Sept. 4, 2026
The roof-applied film is designed for last-mile fleets, refrigerated trucks and trailers, and passenger rail vehicles.
Sept. 3, 2026

Media Galleries

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The largest private petroleum fleets span agriculture, propane, industrial gases, and energy services, with varied growth in 2026.
Aug. 27, 2026
General Motors and Quikrete join the 2026 FleetOwner 500’s top private manufacturing fleets, while several established fleets adjust their vehicle counts.
Aug. 20, 2026

Videos

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ACT Research's Ken Vieth breaks down 40 years of trucking industry cycles, from deregulation and variable-geometry turbochargers to current spot rate trends.
Sept. 2, 2026
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After a painfully long trough in the for-hire market cycle, how long will the good times last? The for-hire rate increase might last longer than normal, according to this interview...
Aug. 26, 2026

Learning Resources

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Managing security across multiple fleet locations can create costly gaps. See how ACERTUS standardized security across its nationwide operations, reduced theft risk, lowered costs...
Sept. 2, 2026
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High-value vehicles, trailers, and equipment make fleet operations prime targets for theft. This playbook shows how criminals identify vulnerabilities and how to strengthen your...
Sept. 2, 2026
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Lone worker exposure, highway incidents, asset loss, idle waste and fragmented data each carry a cost that compounds before your next report. This ebook maps all five O&G field...
Aug. 27, 2026
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At Freightliner, experience drives how we engineer our trucks. We know fleets need to run safely, profitably and efficiently. With Detroit® powertrain integration and thoughtful...
Aug. 24, 2026