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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
The five finalists represent four branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and include drivers participating in Registered Apprenticeship programs.
Sept. 30, 2026
The program uses the collective purchasing power of PCS customers to negotiate rates on their behalf.
Sept. 29, 2026
The process will initially operate in Texas and Louisiana as Kodiak prepares for driverless commercial operations by the end of 2026.
Sept. 28, 2026

Safety

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Enforcement personnel conducted 4,340 commercial motor vehicle inspections during the data collection period.
Sept. 21, 2026
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The industry has evolved since FMCSA's establishment in 2000. But the agency hasn't evolved with it.
Sept. 18, 2026
Readi provides hour-by-hour personalized driver fatigue predictions ahead of a shift.
Sept. 16, 2026
More than 60% of commercial truck drivers are pet owners, and nearly 40% bring their pets along for the ride.
Sept. 8, 2026

Operations

Bunk heaters, APUs, and auto-start/stop controls offer fleets different ways to reduce engine idling and fuel use.
Sept. 30, 2026
Customer access, marketing support, and streamlined onboarding can help fleet suppliers build a stronger sales pipeline.
Sept. 29, 2026
Hiring teams can track recruiting metrics to strengthen talent pipelines, improve retention, and support fleet workforce needs.
Sept. 28, 2026
Docket 2026-2 includes about 33 proposed changes affecting LTL NMFC rules, packaging provisions, and commodity classifications.
Sept. 24, 2026

Equipment

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This photo gallery features images from FleetOwner's review of the 2026 Ford F-450 Platinum.
Sept. 24, 2026
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The prestigious IAA Stars of the Year Awards once again highlighted the most impressive new trucks and trailers.
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
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In a landscape marked by legal risks, legislative changes, and economic hurdles, trucking companies should focus on customer relationships, cost control, and strategic shifts ...
Sept. 23, 2026

Technology

Telematics, maintenance, and operational data can give fleets a fuller view of truck performance, fuel economy, and efficiency.
Sept. 23, 2026
Driver safety, AI-powered dispatch, and connected fleet data shape the latest tools from Smith System, PCS Software, and Samsara.
Sept. 23, 2026
FleetFile uses telematics data from the systems fleets already operate and provides vehicle-level scores beneath an overall account score.
Sept. 23, 2026
Recruiters can create individualized landing pages that give candidates information on pay, culture, orientation, and more.
Sept. 22, 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
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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

Emissions & Efficiency

A NACFE report examines the progress of North American fleets that adopted electric terminal tractors, highlighting successes, economics, and challenges after four years of operation...
Sept. 23, 2026
Iran says it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the U.S. meets certain conditions. But how soon would fuel prices fall?
Sept. 23, 2026
SB 1069 allows conditional sales while CARB finishes technical reviews, creating a faster lane for fleets seeking compliant emissions components.
Sept. 21, 2026
The suite combines fuel data, monitoring, and optimization capabilities to give fleets greater visibility into fuel use.
Sept. 21, 2026

Refrigerated Transporter

The measures establish contingency-fund requirements and increase certain local enforcement penalties following the 2026 Boyle Heights fire.
Sept. 30, 2026
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The combined company will offer temperature-controlled packaging ranging from individual mailers to bulk pallet shippers.
Sept. 29, 2026
Pinnacle Trucking’s standard starting mileage rate is $0.65 per mile for drivers.
Sept. 28, 2026
The rugged handheld runs Android 14 with Google Mobile Services and Android Enterprise Recommended for enterprise workflows.
Sept. 25, 2026

Media Galleries

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Railroads and transit agencies operate thousands of trucks, including hi-rail vehicles used on highways and train tracks.
Sept. 17, 2026
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WM tops the 2026 private sanitation fleet rankings as several major waste and environmental services fleets expand their vehicle counts.
Sept. 10, 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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Sept. 28, 2026
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Commercial fleets depend on telematics, remote diagnostics, electronic logging devices (ELDs), and digital freight systems to do their jobs more efficiently. And in some slimy...
Sept. 24, 2026
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Keep your waste fleet ready for peak season, lower the risk of missed stops and protect service quality. This playbook shows you how fleet technologies can help you maintain safer...
Sept. 18, 2026
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When considering AI dash cameras, government fleet managers often face union and driver privacy concerns. In this guide, learn how to build internal support for AI dash cams, ...
Sept. 18, 2026