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After acquiring Alabama Motor Express and Memphis-based JIT-Ex, newly launched RTB Holdings is targeting fleet and non-asset logistics acquisitions as freight market consolidation...
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Chris Spear, president and CEO of American Trucking Associations, gives his State of the Industry address at ATA's 2024 management conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
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NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison and NTSB board member Thomas Chapman will participate in a leadership panel moderated by former NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind.
Aug. 24, 2026
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Trucking industry leadership changes span freight technology, compliance, and manufacturing
Leadership shifts at DAT, Daimler Truck, and Grote Industries cover freight technology, legal compliance, and manufacturing operations.
Aug. 21, 2026
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Truckload spot rates fall sharply as dry van, reefer, and flatbed rates decline
Dry van, reefer, and flatbed spot rates dropped last week, with flatbed posting its steepest comparable decline since 2008.
Aug. 20, 2026
Volvo Trucks
Volvo Trucks 100 Year Edition adds premium features to FH and FH16 trucks
The special-edition trucks will be available across most driveline and chassis configurations for the FH and FH16 ranges.
Aug. 20, 2026

Safety

Geotab
Trucking technology updates from Freight Technologies, Geotab, and Kodiak AI
New fleet technology developments from Freight Technologies, Geotab, and Kodiak AI target compliance, safety, operations, and autonomous trucking.
Aug. 19, 2026
National Private Truck Council
Speakers from last year’s National Safety Conference (from left): Robert Benuzzi, CTP, Adirondack Beverages; Tim Larson, AutoZone; Dan Chase, CTP, Polar Beverages; Pete Dhuse, CTP, Merchants Distributors
FMCSA leadership and benchmarking data take center stage at Orlando summit.
Aug. 18, 2026
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Verisk CargoNet Q2 report shows cargo theft losses top $304 million despite fewer thefts
Business email compromise and shipment misdirection remained consistent as organized cargo theft groups shifted toward higher-value freight.
Aug. 10, 2026
Ross Transportation Services
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How does a hazardous waste hauler maintain a flawless safety record? For 2026 Small Private Fleet of the Year winner Ross Transportation, it starts with treating drivers like ...
Aug. 6, 2026

Operations

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Fleet parts inventory strategies for supply chain resilience and uptime
Data analytics, predictive maintenance, and automated replenishment are helping fleets balance parts availability with inventory carrying costs.
Aug. 24, 2026
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Why commercial vehicle dealers need to connect digital systems with physical stock
Commercial vehicle dealers can reduce manual work by connecting digital stock data with the information buyers see on vehicles.
Aug. 20, 2026
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Private fleets grow as shorter hauls reshape trucking operations and efficiency
Private fleets are expanding as freight becomes more regional, creating opportunities to reduce empty miles, optimize routes, and improve fleet efficiency.
Aug. 19, 2026
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How transportation RFPs can improve fleet costs, service, and carrier performance
RFP season offers fleets a chance to reassess freight patterns, operational costs, carrier performance, and long-term transportation needs.
Aug. 18, 2026

Equipment

Samsara
Samsara Asset Tag and Asset Tag XS provide GPS asset tracking for fleets
Samsara Asset Tag offers up to six years of battery life, while Asset Tag XS provides flexible mounting and three years of power.
Aug. 20, 2026
Einride AB
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The multi-state rollout will run on Einride’s Saga AI platform to expand freight operations for Amazon and other dedicated enterprise shippers.
Aug. 19, 2026
Road Ready
Road Ready launches TrackRR Lite GPS tracker for trailers and non-powered fleet assets
Road Ready’s TrackRR Lite helps fleets monitor nonpowered assets with GPS updates and integration with the Fus1on platform.
Aug. 19, 2026
Isuzu
Isuzu NPR HD models’ liftgate deck pins may break
NHTSA recalls affect commercial vehicles from International, Isuzu, Mack, Rivian, and Volvo due to several safety defects.
Aug. 18, 2026

Technology

Simply Fleet
Simply Fleet fleet management software connects trip tracking, driver data, and maintenance
Simply Fleet links trip mileage and driver data to maintenance tracking, helping fleets keep odometer readings current and service schedules on track.
Aug. 21, 2026
Phillips Connect
Phillips Connect StealthNet uses concealed GPS tracking to prevent trailer theft and cargo loss
Phillips Connect’s StealthNet combines theft protection with trailer health monitoring through wired and wireless sensors.
Aug. 18, 2026
Motive
Motive Beacon helps fleets track equipment, tools, and lower-value assets
Small tools and equipment often go untracked in trucking, creating costs and delays that Motive Beacon aims to help fleets avoid.
Aug. 17, 2026
Proficient Auto Logistics
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Proficient Auto Logistics is becoming the continent's largest auto hauler, FMCSA is codifying English enforcement, and Trimble is thinking of selling its transportation platforms...
Aug. 14, 2026

Fleets Explained

Kenworth
How well do you know the commercial vehicle development process?
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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Global trucking quiz: Test your knowledge of trucks, regulations, and technology
Explore how U.S., European, and Asian trucking operations differ in vehicle design, driver environments, sustainability, and technology adoption.
July 24, 2026
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Quiz: Test your understanding of load boards, rate negotiations, and factoring
How well do you know load boards, rate negotiations, and freight factoring? Put your trucking knowledge to the test.
July 10, 2026
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Global differences in truck equipment, driver pay, and regulations influence how fleets operate across major markets.
July 3, 2026

Emissions & Efficiency

Divert
Divert and US Cold Storage convert 2.5 million pounds of food into RNG and fertilizer
As a result of this partnership, unsold food from seven California facilities was processed, generating renewable energy and fertilizer while avoiding landfill disposal.
Aug. 19, 2026
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Diesel prices surge as U.S. diesel market tops $100 per barrel for first time
Record oil prices and rising diesel costs are putting new pressure on fleets as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue.
Aug. 19, 2026
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Lineage uses electric yard trucks, HVO, and more to reduce cold chain emissions
Lineage is testing electric trucks, renewable fuels, and data-driven strategies to reduce emissions across its cold chain operations.
Aug. 14, 2026
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Fleet powertrain choices require a broader look at truck emissions and fuel sources
Well-to-wheel analysis shows how fuel sources and powertrains affect truck emissions and fleet decarbonization decisions.
Aug. 12, 2026

Refrigerated Transporter

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USDA provides $7.5 million in grants for cold chain equipment and storage
Funded projects will support the temporary storage, packaging, and distribution of fresh, frozen, and minimally processed foods.
Aug. 20, 2026
Circle Logistics
Circle Logistics strengthens cold chain tracking and carrier vetting for food freight
Circle uses real-time tracking, carrier verification, and a dedicated fraud-vetting team to manage middle-mile risks.
Aug. 18, 2026
Americold
Americold expands temperature-controlled fulfillment for e-commerce growth
Americold has shipped more than one million direct-to-consumer packages over the past year, with double-digit growth.
Aug. 17, 2026
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C.H. Robinson report tracks refrigerated truckload rates and capacity trends
Seasonal produce and harvest activity are creating divergent refrigerated freight conditions across U.S. regions.
Aug. 13, 2026

Media Galleries

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Asplundh, TruGreen, and Davey Tree Expert lead the 2026 ranking of private landscaping and tree care fleets.
Aug. 13, 2026
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The top 10 private food fleets by vehicle count include major carriers such as PepsiCo, Performance Food Group, Reyes Holdings, and McLane.
Aug. 6, 2026

Videos

Kodiak AI
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Kodiak AI is expanding Atlas Energy's driverless fleet, scaling to 100 trucks in 2027. Kodiak's chief operating officer outlines the autonomous developer's trajectory.
Aug. 11, 2026
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Industry editors dive into the latest ATRI report to see how fleets' operating costs are outpacing inflation.
Aug. 10, 2026

Learning Resources

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At Freightliner, experience drives how we engineer our trucks. We know fleets need to run safely, profitably and efficiently. With Detroit® powertrain integration and thoughtful...
Aug. 24, 2026
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Cargo theft is no longer just the cost of doing business. It's a multi-billion-dollar criminal enterprise exploiting vulnerabilities across your fleet, drivers, and supply chain...
Aug. 21, 2026
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One incident. Three data streams. One proactive defense. This guide shows government fleet directors how to unify driver, vehicle and video data — and use it to protect their ...
Aug. 17, 2026
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Construction fleets commonly run separate systems for on-road vehicles and off-road assets. Discover five ways decisions get sharper when those two worlds share a platform.
Aug. 10, 2026