Proficient Auto Logistics Inc.
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CEO Rick O’Dell says his team is focused on cutting more costs, including by consolidating facilities and trimming staff.
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Private fleets provide unmatched value for on-demand capacity, premium service, and the highest safety performance. Customer service (89%), cost control (74%), and a hedge against outside carrier uncertainty (73%) are reported as the top three benefits of running a private fleet.
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While national diesel prices are about even to this time last year, gasoline pump prices are down nearly 30 cents compared to 52 weeks ago. Here is how fuel prices stack up across...
Aug. 13, 2025
Aurora
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Steam Logistics and Relay Payments launch RelayDirect, plus Aurora’s driverless expansion and Zonar's new fleet management platform.
Aug. 13, 2025
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driver retention
Discover effective strategies for driver retention by focusing on engagement, communication, and support. Learn how to create a positive environment that makes drivers feel valued...
Aug. 12, 2025
Love's Alternative Energy
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Benore Logistic Systems, Clean Energy, and Love’s Alternative Energy drive the transition to electric yard trucks and renewable fuels.
Aug. 12, 2025

Safety

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trucking safety managers
Taking responsibility for safety does not merely involve assigning a title; it involves fostering accountability, expertise, and a culture in which each employee takes responsibility...
Aug. 11, 2025
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highway funding
It's time to stop kicking the funding can down our crumbling roads. Supporting our infrastructure must become a priority if we are to grow our economy.
July 31, 2025
CVSA
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CVSA’s Human Trafficking Prevention Program seeks to eliminate the crime of human trafficking through coordinated enforcement, investigations, and educational awareness.
July 23, 2025
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Is artificial intelligence ready to replace human safety knowledge? Perhaps one day, but as trucking technology providers perfect AI coaching and safety detection, fleets and drivers will still need human-to-human interactions and understanding.
As AI's prevalence grows, some are cautioning how much faith fleet safety managers should put into the powerful technology. One transportation technology company wants the industry...
July 15, 2025

Operations

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truck driver shortage
While overcapacity hindered carriers' rates for years, the long-haul CDL population continues to grow. Some analysts argue that the industry is beset by a driver excess; others...
Aug. 5, 2025
Fortune Transportation
Predictive maintenance helps increase ROI by avoiding breakdowns before they happen—as long as fleets abide by the warnings they get. If they don’t, they both reduce the ROI for the truck and may be saddled with new costs they weren’t anticipating.
Downtime is one of the biggest factors in a truck’s ROI—and proactive maintenance can help keep equipment on the road longer.
Aug. 4, 2025
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shifting driver health
Statistically, truckers are at a higher health risk than the average American. Using this app, designed specifically for the trucking lifestyle, could help lower that risk.
Aug. 4, 2025
Paccar Inc.
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CEO Preston Feight told analysts he’s hopeful the third quarter will mark the bottom of the cycle for the parent of Kenworth and Peterbilt. Deliveries are expected to be around...
July 23, 2025

Equipment

Kenworth
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Bridgestone, Isuzu, and Kenworth showcase innovations: all-weather trucking tire, national competitions, and equipment for 2025.
Aug. 11, 2025
Ford
2026 Ford Super Duty F-350 XL STX
With advanced off-road options like the Tremor package and new appearance enhancements, the 2026 Super Duty lineup combines performance with premium features.
Aug. 11, 2025
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Are you hurting your cost per mile by overinflating your fleet's tires?
Aug. 8, 2025
Davey Tree Expert
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Here are the top 10 landscaping/tree care fleets, according to the 2025 FleetOwner 500: Private list.
Aug. 7, 2025

Technology

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New technology announcements from PCS Software, Fleetworthy, and the NMFTA.
Aug. 7, 2025
Synop
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Synop.ai is addressing the challenges of electric fleet charging through the optimization of power distribution and the promotion of shared access to charging depots, aiming to...
Aug. 6, 2025
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ELDs revoked
FMCSA removed WALKER ELD and SR ELD.
Aug. 4, 2025
Queclink
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Queclink, DAT, and Visa reveal new technologies for freight transport, including tracking solutions and enhanced payment integration to boost efficiency and security in trucking...
July 31, 2025

Fleets Explained

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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
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what impacts fuel efficiency
Here's how different vehicle types, driving behaviors, and much more impact fuel efficiency.
May 30, 2025

Emissions & Efficiency

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truck parking efficiency
The truck parking crisis is worsening, forcing drivers into unsafe spots and impacting freight efficiency. What does the future hold for truck parking?
Aug. 13, 2025
Watt EV
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Do you have electric vehicles in your fleet? Do you want them in your fleet? We want to hear FleetOwner readers' perspectives on fleet electrification.
Aug. 8, 2025
General Motors | Hyundai Motor Company
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The two companies will produce the electric van using a General Motors platform with Hyundai interiors. The collaboration could begin U.S. production as early as 2028.
Aug. 8, 2025
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IonDynamics FlashBot autonomous EV charger
IonDynamics developed an autonomous robot battery pack that moves from vehicle to vehicle, enabling quick fleet charging without the hassle of building on-site charging infrastructure...
Aug. 6, 2025

Refrigerated Transporter

ColdTrack
ColdTrack recently secured a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America for the fifth consecutive year.
Cold chain software provider makes Inc.’s list of the fastest-growing companies in America for the fifth consecutive year.
Aug. 12, 2025
RVN
The launch of a new customer portal marks a major step forward in Reefer Van Network's mission to modernize cold chain logistics.
The Reefer Van Network’s new customer portal gives shippers instant access to temperature-controlled vans and trucks on demand.
Aug. 11, 2025
Wabash
Wabash, led by president and CEO Brent Yeagy, recently hosted a supplier symposium designed to integrate partner insights earlier in the product development process.
Wabash president and CEO stresses the need to approach innovation differently by breaking down silos and solving complex problems together.
Aug. 8, 2025
Sunswap
A new trial with DLG will showcase Sunswap’s Endurance, a purpose-built TRU that combines advanced battery technology with integrated solar power.
Daily Logistics Group will test a zero-emission Endurance transport refrigeration unit on long-distance European routes in an effort to decarbonize cold chain logistics.
Aug. 8, 2025

Media Galleries

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Here are the top 10 food product fleets, according to the 2025 FleetOwner 500: Private list.
July 31, 2025
EquipmentShare
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Here are the top 10 equipment rental fleets, according to the 2025 FleetOwner 500: Private list.
July 24, 2025

Videos

FleetOwner Descartes July 2025
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How smarter routing and real-time visibility are reducing driver stress and transforming last-mile delivery efficiency.
Aug. 4, 2025
How the truck market is reacting to today's freight
New-truck sales are plummeting while used-truck sales are rising. Fleets managing their equipment cycles have to juggle tariff uncertainty, regulatory uncertainty, slowed freight...
July 22, 2025

Learning Resources

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Aug. 13, 2025
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This free guide outlines simple steps for hiring and onboarding commercial drivers while ensuring that you meet Regulation Part 391 and maintain fully compliant driver qualification...
Aug. 12, 2025
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Position your public works fleet for success this season, from compliance to materials management
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Discover how fleet management solutions promote safer student transportation. Download our guide and learn how to improve driver behavior, help prevent incidents and choose a ...
July 31, 2025
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