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Bridgestone
Bridgestone unveils new Fleet Portal to simplify fleet management and operational workflows
The platform centralizes fleet tools and data into a single web-based application for improved efficiency.
March 16, 2026
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Fleet Advantage unveils complimentary audit to help fleets reduce 2027 procurement costs
The company will also share new fleet benchmarking data and discuss strategies to prepare for EPA 2027 compliance.
March 16, 2026
FSA
FSA recaps 70th Annual Food Shippers Conference, addressing supply chain, AI, and fraud
More than 1,300 food supply chain professionals gathered to network, learn, and tackle key industry challenges.
March 16, 2026
Engine
WEX recently named Engine as a preferred travel partner. The partnership allows WEX fleet mobility customers to reserve and pay for hotel rooms through a mobile application.
WEX and Engine are integrating hotel and travel bookings directly into the WEX payment ecosystem, reducing administrative friction for truck drivers and fleet staff.
March 13, 2026

Safety

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Why cybersecurity and cargo crime are no longer separate problems
Cargo crime and cybersecurity now intersect, with digital identity and compromised systems enabling coordinated physical thefts in trucking.
March 12, 2026
Verisk
CargoNet RouteScore helps fleets assess cargo theft risk across U.S. and Canadian routes
Risk scores from 1 to 100 help fleets identify high-risk hauls based on commodity, value, and route history.
March 11, 2026
Solera
Solera’s IntelliScan ProView combines sensors, GPS, and imaging to monitor cargo movement
IntelliScan ProView captures time-stamped interior images to document potential security incidents and cargo issues.
March 9, 2026
Samsara
Samsara Incident Center enhances fleet safety with real-time alerts and GPS tracking
Samsara’s Incident Center tracks threats from GPS jamming to SOS triggers while monitoring vehicle performance in one dashboard.
March 6, 2026

Operations

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Rising operational costs for truck fleets: how to manage fuel, labor, and equipment expenses
With fuel volatility and labor costs tightening margins and trucks getting more expensive, fleets must shift toward data-driven efficiency to stay profitable in 2026.
March 16, 2026
IMC Logistics
IMC Logistics opens Toronto drayage operation to expand cross-border freight service
The expansion marks the company’s first location outside the U.S.
March 11, 2026
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First 120 Days: Key Driver Retention Window for Fleets
Early-tenure driver turnover is highest in the first 120 days of employment, making onboarding and realistic pay expectations critical for retention.
March 10, 2026
Kodiak AI
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Public autonomous developer Kodiak launched the country's first commercial driverless truck operations in 2024. Founder and CEO Don Burnette sits down to talk about the state ...
March 10, 2026

Equipment

Jade Brasher | FleetOwner
The all-new Mack Granite
Industry players revealed a focus on reducing operational costs and improving safety with new vocational vehicles, alongside the use of smarter telematics solutions designed to...
March 12, 2026
Isuzu
Isuzu launches Advantic premium body program to streamline upfits for dealers
Advantic-branded dry van bodies will be built in Landisville, Pennsylvania, and available for order in spring 2026.
March 12, 2026
Harbinger Motors
New Harbinger Motors HC Series
Harbinger Motors launches HC Series Cab—a medium-duty, low-cab-forward vehicle available in electric and hybrid versions—at Work Truck Week.
March 11, 2026
Ram Trucks
2027 Ram Promaster City
The revived Ram ProMaster City was unveiled at Work Truck Week 2026, signaling Ram's commitment to small cargo van customers. It boasts a compact footprint, substantial cargo ...
March 11, 2026

Technology

Torc Robotics
Torc Robotics autonomous haul
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Torc Robotics is partnered with the most popular Class 8 OEM in the U.S.—and it's using generative AI to develop training simulations for its driver.
March 11, 2026
Bot Auto
Bot Auto autonomous haul
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Focused on minimizing its cost per mile, Bot Auto operates its own autonomous truck fleet to pursue a transportation-as-a-service model for shippers.
March 11, 2026
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How AI can improve fleet efficiency through routing, maintenance, and data insights
Real-time data, predictive maintenance, and smarter routing show where AI could help fleets cut fuel use and avoid delays.
March 10, 2026
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Starlink EpicVue trucking
The first satellite communication and data link designed for trucking offers high-speed connections to eliminate cellular dead zones and consolidate cab connectivity.
March 10, 2026

Fleets Explained

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What are nuclear verdicts?
Jury awards of over $10M—called nuclear verdicts—are climbing in trucking and driving up insurance and legal risk. Test your knowledge on what drives these verdicts and how fleets...
Jan. 23, 2026
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Fleets Explained: What are nuclear verdicts?
Nuclear verdicts—jury awards exceeding $10M—are rising, impacting fleets through higher insurance costs, reputational risks, and financial strain.
Jan. 9, 2026
Eric Van Egeren
Top 10 Fleets Explained articles of 2025
A year-end snapshot of Fleets Explained shows which trucking fundamentals—pay, fuel, infrastructure, and safety—kept readers coming back in 2025.
Dec. 22, 2025
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Do you really know how and what truck drivers are paid?
Take this quiz to see how well you understand what drivers face on the road in terms of real-world earnings and costs.
Nov. 13, 2025

Emissions & Efficiency

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Diesel prices surge nationally as Middle East conflict drives fuel costs higher for fleets
Fuel prices saw their largest weekly jump since 2022. National on-highway diesel prices average $4.86 and gasoline tops $3.50, as the Middle East conflict drags on.
March 11, 2026
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How diverse teams are helping fleets tackle efficiency and sustainability challenges
Sustainability and efficiency goals in trucking require input from a wide range of skills and backgrounds.
March 11, 2026
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Carriers' cash flow will be challenged: Retail diesel prices are up 25% in one week.
March 9, 2026
Einride AB
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The funding round included a Swedish investor and an undisclosed name on the West Coast but lowered the autonomous trucking company’s equity value by 25%.
March 6, 2026

Refrigerated Transporter

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Peli BioThermal partners with Polar Group to expand cold chain solutions in Brazil
Peli BioThermal is collaborating with Polar Group to increase the availability of reusable and single-use temperature-controlled packaging for the Brazilian life sciences market...
March 13, 2026
Cold-Link Logistics
Cold-Link Logistics expands Providence cold storage facility to meet growing regional demand
Additional pallet positions will more than triple the facility’s capacity, enhancing service for regional customers and consumers.
March 12, 2026
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GCCA joins FSMA 204 collaboration to improve food traceability across the cold chain
The collaboration aims to help the industry meet U.S. FDA Food Traceability Rule requirements for high-risk foods.
March 11, 2026
Sunswap
Sunswap expands global operations to improve efficiency, visibility, and control in transport refrigeration
Operators in Chile and Australia adopted Sunswap’s electric refrigeration units after UK and European fleets validated performance.
March 10, 2026

Media Galleries

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FedEx and UPS lead the top 10 by truck count, while R+L Carriers, Temco Logistics, and UniGroup climb in the straight-truck rankings.
Feb. 25, 2026
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The industry continues to improve its safety and reduce deadly crashes. Cargo theft, meanwhile, is rising.
Jan. 5, 2026

Videos

Tim Denoyer ACT Research
For-hire pricing might finally get a boost this year, driven not by booming freight demand but by continued capacity shrinkage.
March 5, 2026
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ACT Research's Ken Vieth describes the latest jump in Class 8 truck orders and the firm's outlook for 2026.
Feb. 27, 2026

Learning Resources

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Fuel costs aren’t just about price per gallon. This guide breaks down how hybrid fueling — combining fleet cards with mobile delivery — can reduce hidden costs, recover productivity...
March 12, 2026
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Is your trailer tracking solution driving your fleet forward? Use this checklist to compare your current technology with SkyBitz’s SmartTrailer™ ecosystem and see if you’re maximizing...
March 11, 2026
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Keep your heavy equipment running and your operators accountable with this free pre-shift inspection checklist covering engine, cab, undercarriage, hydraulics, and more.
Feb. 26, 2026
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In trucking, every mile, minute, and decision counts. But most planning teams rely on manual processes and siloed systems. See the impact of decision automation on carrier networks...
Feb. 20, 2026