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2026 Ford F-450 review
The Ford F-450 Platinum combines heavy-duty towing capabilities with premium comfort features like massage seats and a panoramic sunroof, making it a fit for fleet owners ... ...
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Flatbed spot rates jump as dry van and reefer rates decline
Flatbed rates surged despite seasonal trends, with load volumes climbing across all three major spot market equipment types.
Sept. 24, 2026
National Wreaths Across America Day will take place Saturday, December 19, with more than 6,000 participating locations nationwide.
Sept. 24, 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
Driver safety, AI-powered dispatch, and connected fleet data shape the latest tools from Smith System, PCS Software, and Samsara.
Sept. 23, 2026

Safety

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CVSA releases human trafficking awareness and inspection results
Enforcement personnel conducted 4,340 commercial motor vehicle inspections during the data collection period.
Sept. 21, 2026
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Safety 411/September 2026
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

Docket 2026-2 includes about 33 proposed changes affecting LTL NMFC rules, packaging provisions, and commodity classifications.
Sept. 24, 2026
FleetFile uses telematics data from the systems fleets already operate and provides vehicle-level scores beneath an overall account score.
Sept. 23, 2026
As commercial capacity tightens and rates climb, the National Private Truck Council’s latest data shows how in-house fleets leveraged a soft 2025 market to lock in record utilization...
Sept. 22, 2026
Trucking leaders can use a beginner’s mindset to challenge “the way we’ve always done it” and create more open, effective problem-solving discussions.
Sept. 22, 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
A Maryland fleet adds Peterbilt vocational trucks, Michelin updates its regional drive tire, and Volvo earns electric truck recognition.
Sept. 22, 2026
With wheel detachments under renewed media and legal scrutiny, establishing strict torque verification intervals and pre-trip fastener inspections is critical to limiting liability...
Sept. 21, 2026
The Yokohama 716U UWB tire expands its size range for fleets operating in demanding waste and on/off-road conditions.
Sept. 18, 2026

Technology

Telematics, maintenance, and operational data can give fleets a fuller view of truck performance, fuel economy, and efficiency.
Sept. 23, 2026
Recruiters can create individualized landing pages that give candidates information on pay, culture, orientation, and more.
Sept. 22, 2026
Fleet technology is moving beyond isolated systems as connected data, automation, and AI reshape maintenance, safety, finance, and operations.
Sept. 21, 2026
Fleet leaders face growing telematics choices as mixed equipment, disconnected data, and evolving TCO strategies complicate technology decisions.
Sept. 15, 2026

Fleets Explained

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
Explore how U.S., European, and Asian trucking operations differ in vehicle design, driver environments, sustainability, and technology adoption.
July 24, 2026

Emissions & Efficiency

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 trailers are helping prove the value of electrification as fleets look to reduce diesel use and maintenance needs.
Sept. 17, 2026
NACFE plans to update research on tractor and trailer aerodynamics and fleet efficiency later this year.
Sept. 16, 2026

Refrigerated Transporter

The combined companies will bring environmental monitoring, compliance, controls, and software capabilities together across temperature-sensitive supply chains.
Sept. 24, 2026
The S.CU can run electrically through an electric tractor’s power take-off while retaining a diesel generator as backup.
Sept. 23, 2026
The association says the proposed measures could affect cold storage costs, facility upgrades, and investment in California.
Sept. 22, 2026
PharmaSystems will distribute Tenutō medical refrigerators and freezers to pharmacy, laboratory, healthcare, and biomedical customers across Canada.
Sept. 18, 2026

Media Galleries

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Union Pacific Railroad 2026 primary
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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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
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A customer’s renewal decision can start with the appointment window. See how route-first scheduling helps your team match technicians to jobs, adapt when the day changes and deliver...
Sept. 18, 2026