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The average cost of for-hire trucking was $2.34 per mile in 2025. The price of diesel went up nearly 60% since then. Here are the numbers on operating costs and fleet fuels.
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Inspectors identified 141 drum and rotor violations, including 64 vehicles placed out of service.
Nov. 10, 2026
New complaint categories cover property brokers, driver training providers, intermodal equipment providers, and registration-related fraud.
Nov. 10, 2026
The average value of stolen commodities with documented losses increased approximately 72% through September, reaching $448,456 per incident.
Nov. 9, 2026
New executives at Millhouse Logistics, Goodyear, and the Arizona Trucking Association bring experience in operations, finance, and trucking policy.
Nov. 6, 2026

Safety

State and local law enforcement agencies can apply for awards of up to $500,000 through December 28.
Nov. 5, 2026
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Nuclear verdicts and rising accident costs are pushing advanced safety technologies from the options list to the heart of fleet risk-management strategies.
Oct. 29, 2026
Rising insurance premiums and nuclear verdicts are pushing fleets to prioritize proactive safety programs that identify risk before crashes occur.
Oct. 27, 2026
Fleet safety programs are shifting beyond accident-reduction percentages toward lasting improvements in driver behavior and crash prevention.
Oct. 22, 2026

Operations

A shrinking driver pool and uneven wage growth are pushing fleets to rethink compensation strategies and labor costs.
Nov. 10, 2026
New solutions from Truck-Lite, Carrier Logistics, and CarriersEdge target trailer backing risks, shipment tracking challenges, and driver training.
Nov. 5, 2026
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As freight capacity tightens, Werner Enterprises, Knight-Swift, and J.B. Hunt are keeping driver recruiting and retention investments high into early 2027.
Nov. 4, 2026
Consistent repair standards, technician accountability, and protection from operational pressure are central to stronger fleet maintenance.
Nov. 4, 2026

Equipment

Jade Brasher | FleetOwner
2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2
Chevrolet totally redesigned its top-selling light-duty pickup, featuring updated tech, trailering, and rugged ZR2 capability. Here's our sneak peek.
Nov. 5, 2026
Inspections, maintenance records, and vehicle preparation help determine whether used trucks are ready for another operator.
Nov. 5, 2026
The 2027 anniversary campaign will invite drivers, dealers, fleet managers, and owners to share their Cascadia experiences.
Oct. 29, 2026
Test your understanding of how tire retreading affects fleet maintenance budgets, casing reuse, and operating costs.
Oct. 23, 2026

Technology

Driverless commercial vehicles bring new considerations for truck design, maintenance, safety systems, and federal regulations.
Nov. 9, 2026
The online program gives transportation professionals hands-on experience investigating vulnerabilities in vehicle systems and fleet technologies.
Nov. 4, 2026
Phishing, voice cloning, and social engineering threaten fleet data, business operations, and employee security.
Nov. 2, 2026
Daimler Truck North America
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The Fleet Lead
Roehl started a $10,000 driver retention program, two fleets asked for 575 autonomous trucks, and FMCSA renamed its National Consumer Complaint Database.
Oct. 30, 2026

Fleets Explained

Advanced casing shearography, automated buffing, and precure precision are transforming commercial retreading into an essential tool to drive down cost per mile.
Oct. 9, 2026
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

Emissions & Efficiency

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Diesel and gasoline prices edged lower ahead of the midterms, but trucking still faces steep year-over-year fuel cost increases.
Nov. 4, 2026
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A survey found that 82% of trucking organizations experienced higher operating costs over the past year, with fuel costs the most frequently cited cause.
Nov. 2, 2026
The system completed a Sydney-to-Brisbane return trip with frozen meat and chilled eggs, finishing with 62% battery capacity remaining.
Nov. 2, 2026
The national diesel average reached $6.35 per gallon as gasoline prices edged lower despite ongoing pressure on fuel markets.
Oct. 28, 2026

Refrigerated Transporter

Cold temperatures, loading dock delays, and longer delivery times can put perishable food quality at risk.
Nov. 10, 2026
The 11,887-square-foot facility includes an indoor showroom, an in-house finance center, and 107 equipment display spaces.
Nov. 9, 2026
The 160,000-square-foot center has shipped more than 61 million units to destinations across the country since beginning operations.
Nov. 6, 2026
The new division will serve customers in food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, and industrial manufacturing.
Nov. 5, 2026

Media Galleries

Volvo Trucks North America
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The new and improved VNX is here. Take a peek at the interior, grille, configurations, and more.
Oct. 14, 2026
Jade Brasher | FleetOwner
2026 Ford F-450 Platinum left side
This photo gallery features images from FleetOwner's review of the 2026 Ford F-450 Platinum.
Sept. 24, 2026

Videos

Volvo Trucks North America
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Volvo revamped its vocational truck, the NOx engine rule deadline is approaching quickly, and oil formulations are changing.
Oct. 22, 2026
ACT Research analysts break down the status of autonomous vehicle deployment: routing, costs, and more.
Oct. 15, 2026

Learning Resources

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The road doesn’t follow the plan, and your fleet needs to adapt in real time. Join Korem in this webinar to discover how live tracking, re-optimization, and operational intelligence...
Dec. 2, 2026
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Download this whitepaper to learn how the Fifth Generation Cascadia helps fleets improve safety, efficiency, profitability, and driver comfort. Explore key innovations including...
Oct. 28, 2026
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Metric, SAE, and U-bolt torque values in one printable reference. Give technicians a fast, consistent answer in the bay when the OEM service manual isn’t within reach.
Oct. 27, 2026
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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