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Linehaul-only rates remained below the 2022 peak, showing the impact of elevated diesel costs on current pricing.
Oct. 8, 2026
Reefer spot rates rose despite seasonal declines, while refrigerated freight volumes posted a modest gain.
Oct. 8, 2026
Fleet owners can continue operating eligible vehicles while accessing capital tied up in their existing equipment.
Oct. 8, 2026
Drivers can select a service, provide vehicle and issue details, and set a search radius for nearby providers.
Oct. 8, 2026

Safety

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dash camera surveillance in the age of AI
From dual-facing dashcams to AI fatigue tracking, modern telematics protect fleets—but disparate state wiretap, biometric, and notice laws introduce major legal exposure.
Oct. 2, 2026
A unified video solution changes the focus from passive recording to active prevention. By resolving minor behaviors on the road and automatically prioritizing critical risks,...
Oct. 1, 2026
Arizona Department of Transportation
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The disposable carrier is over: For-hire dynamics are changing, and 3PLs are locking in with vetted, established fleets.
Sept. 25, 2026
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CVSA releases human trafficking awareness and inspection results
Enforcement personnel conducted 4,340 commercial motor vehicle inspections during the data collection period.
Sept. 21, 2026

Operations

Top-performing truck drivers can help fleets identify practical ways to improve MPG and reduce fuel costs.
Oct. 7, 2026
With economic and staffing pressures mounting, trucking leaders can benefit from questioning familiar practices and trying small changes.
Oct. 6, 2026
Nearly 90% of Schneider’s current driver instructors were promoted from driver roles.
Oct. 6, 2026
Major companies like Ford, Google, and BlackRock launch initiatives to address the skilled trades workforce shortage, emphasizing apprenticeships and cultural shifts to value ...
Oct. 1, 2026

Equipment

Trailer tracking used to mean answering one question: Where is the equipment? Today, smart sensors and AI are helping carriers eliminate excess trailer pools, curb detention, ...
Oct. 2, 2026
The Fleet Lead
Beyond oil drains, coolant condition dictates heavy-duty engine life. Chevron’s Max Cundiff joins The Fleet Lead to break down how routine coolant analysis flags early system ...
Oct. 2, 2026
International’s new digital platform aggregates live inventory across dealers and distribution centers, giving fleets 24/7 access to 400,000 OEM and aftermarket parts.
Oct. 1, 2026
From vacated CO2 rules to the battle over warranty mandates and non-conformance penalties, here’s what fleet leaders need to know before spec’ing 2027 trucks.
Sept. 30, 2026

Technology

Fleet software vendors must balance customer requests with scalable products that work across different operations.
Oct. 8, 2026
The Trucker Path app now offers more than 70,000 reservable truck parking spots across the U.S. and Canada.
Oct. 6, 2026
At Trimble Insight 2026, executives warn that bolting AI onto legacy software falls flat, unveiling a suite of platform updates to modernize fleet software with new features and...
Sept. 29, 2026
The program uses the collective purchasing power of PCS customers to negotiate rates on their behalf.
Sept. 29, 2026

Fleets Explained

Test your knowledge of used Class 8 truck pricing, maintenance costs, market demand, and buying considerations.
Sept. 28, 2026
A used commercial vehicle can save a fleet more than $150,000 in upfront costs but may cost more to maintain and fuel. This Fleets Explained entry explores the used truck market...
Sept. 11, 2026
Do you know the ins and outs of commercial vehicle development? Test your know-how with this quiz.
Aug. 14, 2026
Volvo Trucks North America
Volvo Trucks clay model
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

Emissions & Efficiency

Trump’s dyed diesel order could reduce fueling costs for some truck drivers, but supply constraints and state rules may limit its impact.
Oct. 7, 2026
The awards reflect the move from proving electric refrigeration technology to deploying it in daily commercial operations.
Oct. 7, 2026
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fuel cards help control fleet diesel spending
Fuel cards can help fleets avoid paying the highest prices for fuel.
Oct. 5, 2026
National diesel dipped 15 cents this week to $6.382, but Rocky Mountain price hikes and Strait of Hormuz tensions keep fleet operating costs volatile.
Sept. 30, 2026

Refrigerated Transporter

The portfolio combines temperature and location data with shipment context, exception management, and audit-ready records.
Oct. 6, 2026
The Turlock facility will support shorter lead times, lower time in transit, and reduced reliance on third-party carriers.
Oct. 5, 2026
The frozen food brand extended its 25-year warehousing partnership with the temperature-controlled storage provider through 2028 to support nationwide retail operations.
Oct. 2, 2026
A retired U.S. Army command sergeant major hauling freight for the Texas-based refrigerated carrier is competing alongside four other military heroes for a new Kenworth T680.
Oct. 2, 2026

Media Galleries

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This photo gallery features images from FleetOwner's review of the 2026 Ford F-450 Platinum.
Sept. 24, 2026
AT&T and Verizon lead the 2026 FleetOwner 500 utility fleet rankings, with major shifts among other large private fleets.
Sept. 24, 2026

Videos

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Commercial vehicle editors unpack the real cost of fleet turnover, how new federal enforcement rewards compliant carriers, and practical ways to keep drivers and technicians loyal...
Sept. 10, 2026
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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

Learning Resources

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One carrier recovered more than $250,000 in warranty claims in a single quarter. Unclaimed warranty never shows up as a loss — it shows up as repair spend that looks normal. See...
Oct. 7, 2026
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Roadside failures climb 22% in the winter quarter, and one unplanned breakdown can cost $3,000 to $9,000. See what cold does to your equipment, what a winter breakdown really ...
Oct. 7, 2026
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Every load your team books is a financial decision, made in minutes without the full picture. Those gaps can add up to $90K a year per dispatcher. See what better-equipped fleets...
Oct. 6, 2026
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Some approaches stop theft before it happens. Others just clean up after. See what each one actually delivers, its operational burden, and where your fleet may have a blind spot...
Oct. 2, 2026