Samsara
Samsara product announcements with Arpan Podduturi
Voice conversations with AI dispatchers, pedestrian detection, camera fusion, automated KPI reports—the times are changing for fleet management tech. Samsara VP Arpan Podduturi...
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Truckload spot rates surge year over year as dry van and refrigerated markets tighten ahead of July 4 freight demand season
Freight spot rates are experiencing seasonal bumps. Broker-posted truckload rates remain nearly 50% higher year over year, with mixed volume trends across van, reefer, and flatbed...
July 2, 2026
Descartes
Descartes launches AuditLog for carrier selection audit trails and compliance tracking in MyCarrierPortal
The new capability adds structured review workflows and audit logging to carrier onboarding and compliance processes within a single system.
July 2, 2026
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Fuel prices decline for sixth straight week amid ongoing global oil market volatility
Crude oil volatility tied to U.S.-Iran tensions continues, but retail fuel prices are still trending lower nationwide.
July 1, 2026
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Iowa 80 Truckstop launches 2026 Walcott Truckers Jamboree, celebrating America’s truck drivers
Now in its 62nd year, the Walcott Truckers Jamboree will feature music, food, exhibits, and family-friendly activities July 9–11 at Iowa 80 Truckstop.
July 1, 2026

Safety

Jeremy Wolfe | FleetOwner
Samsara's David Gal introduces asset tag
At its Beyond conference, Samsara unveiled new fleet tech, including a paper-thin, disposable asset tracker and an agentic AI workshop for operations.
June 25, 2026
Trucker Path
Trucker Path adds cargo theft risk data from Verisk CargoNet to navigation app to help truck drivers avoid high-risk areas
Cargo theft continues to pose a persistent risk across the U.S. supply chain, with thousands of incidents and significant losses reported annually.
June 25, 2026
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ATRI opens motor carrier survey on driver-facing camera safety
The research will collect before-and-after safety metrics to identify statistical relationships between in-cab monitoring systems and safety outcomes.
June 19, 2026
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Fleet manager survey
This year’s survey highlights the importance of maintaining assets reliably, fostering safety culture, and ensuring compliance. While navigating an industry that is evolving, ...
June 16, 2026

Operations

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How fleets can reduce maintenance costs with a smarter truck parts strategy
Vendor-managed inventory programs help fleets cut excess stock, reduce obsolete parts, and streamline replenishment responsibilities.
June 30, 2026
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The Fleet Lead
Technical employees are trained to solve machines. Former SpaceX training head Matt Gjertsen shares the rocket science of technical leadership: tech managers must learn to step...
June 30, 2026
Saia
Saia launches REV program to improve LTL transit times, freight tracking, and delivery visibility across North America
REV brings together technology and network investments to improve shipment speed, tracking, and delivery options across North America.
June 30, 2026
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DAT launches Load Recommendations in DAT One app to improve freight matching for carriers
The feature surfaces a curated set of loads based on a carrier’s truck, lanes, and operating preferences.
June 29, 2026

Equipment

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Tank trailer interior wear patterns signal corrosion risks and maintenance needs
Pitting, blistering, streaking, and erosion inside tank trailers point to cleaning gaps and operating stress on assets.
July 2, 2026
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How lightweighting strategies can improve payload capacity and freight efficiency
As emissions tech and driver amenities drive up tractor weight, fleets must look to aggressive lightweighting to protect payload capacity.
July 1, 2026
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U.S. trucking has grown from horse-drawn wagons to high-tech advancements, shaped by regulation, infrastructure policy, and emissions standards.
June 30, 2026
Altec
Missing welds can lead to platform joint failure due to fatigue or overload, resulting in the platform falling from the boom tip, increasing the risk of injury.
Safety defects across Altec cranes, GM vans, and Farber emergency units raise crash and equipment failure risks for fleets.
June 30, 2026

Technology

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The Fleet Lead
Falling behind on customer expectations? Listen as Gravitate CEO Mike Scharf breaks down how digital tools are rewiring bulk carrier operations.
July 2, 2026
Jeremy Wolfe | FleetOwner
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Samsara introduces a single-digit dollar, disposable tracking label designed to bring location intelligence to supply chains at scale.
June 26, 2026
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Building a cybersecurity culture in trucking to reduce ransomware and cargo crime risk
Fleet cybersecurity failures often stem from weak employee engagement, not lack of technology, increasing exposure to cargo theft and social engineering.
June 26, 2026
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FMCSA revokes TruckStaff ELD and sets 60-day compliance deadline for motor carriers
FMCSA removes TruckStaff ELD from its approved list after failing to meet federal electronic logging device requirements.
June 24, 2026

Fleets Explained

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Quiz: How much do you know about cybersecurity threats facing trucking fleets?
Ransomware, phishing, and DDoS attacks are growing threats. Test your knowledge of fleet cybersecurity risks.
June 19, 2026
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Cybersecurity risks in trucking rise as fleets face ransomware, phishing, and DDoS threats
Ransomware, phishing, and DDoS attacks are disrupting fleets, exposing vulnerabilities in digital freight operations and supply chains.
June 5, 2026
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Test trucking knowledge on traffic congestion impacts to costs, fuel, and efficiency
Traffic congestion is costing trucking billions in fuel and efficiency losses. See how well you understand its real impact on fleets.
May 15, 2026
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Rising congestion forces fleets to shift to real-time routing and data-driven planning
Traffic congestion costs the trucking industry $108B annually. From rising fuel and labor costs to driver retention challenges, traffic gridlock disrupts fleet operations. But...
May 1, 2026

Emissions & Efficiency

Sunswap
TIP Group expands Sunswap electric TRU leasing for zero-emission refrigerated transport UK fleets
Several long-term hire arrangements with cold chain operators for reefer trailers equipped with the TRU are now in place.
July 2, 2026
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NACFE updates Fleet Fuel Study to expand benchmarking for fleet efficiency data
Benchmarking data highlights how terrain, specs, and operations affect fuel economy and fleet performance results.
June 24, 2026
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U.S. diesel and gasoline prices fall as Strait of Hormuz tensions reshape global fuel markets
U.S. diesel averages fall across all regions as West Coast, Midwest, and Gulf Coast prices respond to shifting global supply chain pressures.
June 24, 2026
Orange EV
Orange EV deploys 2,000th electric terminal truck to expand zero-emissions yard operations in North America
The deployment expands Coke Canada Bottling’s use of Orange EV zero-emissions electric terminal trucks across facilities in British Columbia and Quebec.
June 24, 2026

Refrigerated Transporter

Polar King
Polar King appoints Andy Hogan as national sales manager to grow refrigerated trailer dealer network
Hogan brings nearly two decades of sales leadership experience across major consumer brands.
July 1, 2026
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ATS uses Copeland GO tracker to prevent refrigerated cargo loss during transit
Temperature alerts allowed the team to respond before a reefer failure disrupted a time-sensitive berry shipment.
June 30, 2026
Locus Robotics
Locus Robotics expands HelloFresh cold storage automation to increase SKU capacity from 100 to 500
The deployment of Locus Origin robots supported a fivefold increase in chilled fulfillment capacity across HelloFresh brands.
June 29, 2026
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ReposiTrak expands traceability network with Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing to strengthen food supply chain transparency
The company selected ReposiTrak to support traceability beyond products included on the FDA Food Traceability List.
June 26, 2026

Media Galleries

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A truckload of beef is delivered to Central Market in Washington, D.C., c. 1923.
Archival images trace U.S. freight evolution from horse-drawn carts to Class 8 trucks shaping modern supply chains and logistics.
June 29, 2026
Jade Brasher | FleetOwner
Silverado Duramax RST work zone
Equipped with a 3.0L Duramax diesel engine, the Silverado 1500 RST delivers impressive towing capacity and payload, complemented by modern safety features and tech features for...
June 25, 2026

Videos

Endeavor Business Media
Fleet Lead podcast roundtable
The Fleet Lead's editors follow the history of commercial transport—from horse-drawn wagons to the modern trends shaping freight today.
June 17, 2026
CAT Scale Weigh My Truck App Overview
Sponsored
CAT Scale’s Weigh My Truck app, a digital solution designed to streamline the truck weighing process for professional drivers.
May 26, 2026

Learning Resources

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You're running full. Your margins aren't. Most fleets are optimizing the wrong thing — and it's quietly draining profit load by load. Find out what high-performing operators are...
July 1, 2026
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Sponsored
Utility fleets don't fail during storm season because of bad luck. They fail because fleets left these five predictable gaps open. This ebook identifies them and shows how to ...
July 1, 2026
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Welcome to the EndeavorB2B Commercial Vehicle Group's salute to trucking and America. Within this ebook, sponsored by Dragonfly Energy (Maker of Battle Born) and SiriusXM, you...
June 18, 2026
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Technician vacancies cost shops $5,000/month or more — and they're only getting harder to fill. Fullbay's free guide covers the full pipeline: attracting candidates, hiring smarter...
June 16, 2026