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Editors across the industry share their highlights from this year's major fleet conferences: Heavy-Duty Aftermarket Week, TMC, and Work Truck Week.
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NACFE
New NACFE board
Leadership updates across NACFE’s board, Saia’s new marketing VP, and NATSO’s government affairs chair point to shifts in strategy, branding, and policy focus across trucking....
April 10, 2026
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Dry van, reefer, and flatbed spot rates increase year over year despite lower loads
Dry van spot rates and fuel-adjusted totals are near multiyear highs while volumes continue to soften year over year.
April 9, 2026
MVT
Trucking Tech Today: Motive, Averitt, and MVT advances show growing focus on data-driven fleet operations
Updates include Motive’s TPIN integration with Holman, Averitt’s instant truckload quoting tool, and MVT’s iQ-Cruise rollout, improving data, booking, and fuel efficiency.
April 9, 2026
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Semi-truck refueling at rest stop in Somerset Pennsylvania
Diesel surged 24 cents this week to $5.643, and while a U.S.-Iran ceasefire offers hope for supply chains, officials warn fleets not to expect relief at the pump for months. Here...
April 8, 2026

Safety

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Distracted driving in trucking: Take this fleet safety quiz
Take this quiz to see how well you understand distracted driving and to reinforce safer driving practices on the road.
April 3, 2026
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CVSA updates out-of-service criteria to improve safety and compliance
Certified enforcement personnel use the criteria to determine if drivers or vehicles pose an imminent hazard.
April 3, 2026
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Predictability is the new performance measurement.
April 1, 2026
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C.H. Robinson Supreme Court
The Supreme Court took up the opportunity to standardize how states look at negligent hiring claims against freight brokers. The decision could change how brokers view the risk...
March 31, 2026

Operations

WEX
WEX fleet card adds EV charging payments for mixed-energy fleets
Wex combines fuel and EV charging transactions into one system, helping fleets reduce complexity and streamline billing.
April 10, 2026
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How predictive maintenance is driving the third wave of fleet technology
Rising costs and unplanned downtime are pushing fleets toward predictive maintenance strategies that use richer vehicle data to prevent failures before they occur.
April 9, 2026
Shell
Shell Card expands fleet payment controls for trucking cost management
Shell Fleet Solutions provides fleet cards with purchase controls, transaction data, and analytics to improve oversight and reduce administrative burden.
April 9, 2026
P-Fleet
Voyager fleet card offers fuel cost control and reporting for fleets
Voyager Fleet Card from P-Fleet supports fleets with fuel purchasing across a nationwide network and detailed transaction reporting.
April 8, 2026

Equipment

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Volvo, Aperia, and Bendix expand fleet equipment for safety and uptime
Equipment moves from Volvo, Aperia, and Bendix show fleets balancing fuel efficiency, tire health visibility, and brake reliability across core operations.
April 8, 2026
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Volatility to value
The vocational tire market is resetting. Here is what leading manufacturers say fleets should expect for availability and pricing in 2026.
April 7, 2026
Hino
Hino models’ incorrect u-bolt maintenance instructions
Multiple OEM recalls highlight risks tied to braking systems, instrument clusters, and safety components affecting commercial fleet operations.
April 7, 2026
Volvo Trucks North America
Volvo VNL at New River Valley plant
March 2026 marked the fourth consecutive month of over 20% annual growth in Class 8 orders. Analysts point to the early stages of an industry recovery.
April 6, 2026

Technology

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Why AAA security is critical to preventing carrier fraud in transportation
Weak identity controls across carriers, brokers, and 3PLs increase fraud risk, making AAA security essential in trucking operations.
April 10, 2026
ProBuilt Software
Former PCS Software founders to launch ProBuilt TMS to modernize truckload operations
ProBuilt Software is bringing a new cloud-based TMS to market for truckload carriers and brokers, led by former PCS Software executives.
April 8, 2026
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ATRI launches motor carrier survey on telematics uses and benefits
Through a confidential survey, ATRI is seeking information on how motor carriers use telematics data in their day-to-day operations.
April 6, 2026
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FMCSA removes Hero ELD from registered devices list, triggering 60-day replacement window
Use of the revoked Hero ELD after June 2 will be treated as operating without an ELD and can trigger out-of-service orders.
April 3, 2026

Fleets Explained

DAT Freight & Analytics
load board fleets explained
The online marketplace that connects carriers, brokers, and shippers offers more than a list of loads.
March 20, 2026
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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
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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

Emissions & Efficiency

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Fleet data helps cut diesel costs and improve efficiency amid high fuel prices
New industry data reveals how fleets are cutting fuel consumption up to 30% through improved operations and spec'ing decisions.
April 8, 2026
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The fleet business model hinges on the globe's most volatile commodity. Isn't it time for that to change?
April 7, 2026
Fuel Logic
Fuel Logic launches unified fleet card and fuel delivery account
Fuel Logic consolidates fuel card spend and on-site delivery into a single invoice, reducing reconciliation across multiple vendors and portals.
April 7, 2026
Toyota Motor Corp.
From left: Karin Rådström, president and CEO of Daimler Truck; Koji Sato, president of Toyota Motor Corp., and Martin Lundstedt, president and CEO of Volvo Group
The five-year-old fuel cell company employs more than 560 people and is aiming to begin series production around the turn of the decade.
April 2, 2026

Refrigerated Transporter

Velocity Trailer Centers
Velocity Trailer Centers expands Vanguard trailer availability in the Southeast U.S.
Expansion strengthens trailer sales and support across Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia.
April 10, 2026
FSA
Ahold Delhaize USA enters lease-back deal to advance DC development
The Burlington, North Carolina, facility will incorporate modern automation and sustainability features to enhance operational efficiency and minimize environmental impact.
April 9, 2026
Hyundai Translead
Hyundai Translead expands HT LinkVue integration with Lytx to improve trailer visibility and fleet connectivity
Hyundai Translead and Lytx are expanding their integration to bring trailer camera data into existing fleet telematics workflows.
April 8, 2026
Mattingly Cold Storage
ChillCo Logistics launches Midwest cold chain platform to expand regional storage network
The partnership with Mattingly Cold Storage marks ChillCo’s first step in building a network of locally operated cold storage businesses across North America.
April 7, 2026

Media Galleries

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The latest rankings of U.S. construction fleets highlight shifts in positions, with several carriers moving up or returning to the list amid evolving market conditions.
April 3, 2026
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A smaller group of agricultural carriers climbs the rankings despite overall declines in fleet size and growth.
March 26, 2026

Videos

Cox Fleet Drives Greater Uptime Across America
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Cox Fleet kicked off 2026 by unifying Fleet Services and FleetNet to provide a comprehensive set of solutions. Learn how the team is powering America’s fleets more safely and ...
April 7, 2026
Fleet Telematics: From Monitoring to Action
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Most telematics platforms show data. Few help you act on it. In this interview, discover how Jaltest Telematics combines OEM level diagnostics with remote capabilities to reduce...
April 7, 2026

Learning Resources

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Protect your agency’s budget and reputation against liability with a complete view of your fleet’s data. This guide will teach you how to proactively reduce risk and disprove ...
April 9, 2026
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Labor rates, tech pay, shop efficiency — benchmarked across 3,400+ operations. Fullbay's annual State of Heavy-Duty Repair gives maintenance leaders the data to run a tighter,...
April 2, 2026
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West Side Transport went shopping for a reliable telematics platform—and uncovered the real game-changer: the people behind it.
March 23, 2026
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Manual work and errors slow businesses down. Learn how a Digital Workforce scales your business, boosts efficiency, and delivers measurable ROI; all without disrupting any of ...
March 17, 2026