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Canadian Trucking Alliance launches Stop Illegal Trucking campaign to address enforcement gaps
The Canadian Trucking Alliance is calling on Ottawa to strengthen enforcement and address ongoing industry concerns tied to compliance and safety.
April 14, 2026
Daimler Truck North America
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Daimler Truck North America will debut its latest commercial vehicle innovations at Truck World 2026 in Toronto, with a focus on Detroit's Gen 6 engine and smart visibility systems...
April 14, 2026
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Teletrac Navman releases research to improve fleet equipment utilization
About 75% of operators cite data accessibility as the largest barrier to utilization.
April 13, 2026
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Idaho raised trucks' Interstate speed limits, the Iran War continued to raise prices, and FMCSA proposed its truck parking survey.
April 10, 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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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

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Trucking profitability in 2026: Why operational discipline drives growth
In a margin-compressed trucking market, reliability, data-driven pricing, and fleet rightsizing are emerging as key competitive advantages.
April 14, 2026
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How full-service leasing brings cost predictability to uncertain freight markets
From fuel spikes to labor shortages and sluggish freight rates, trucking companies are facing a perfect storm of uncertainty. Here is why many are outsourcing risk to gain long...
April 13, 2026
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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Executives from the future FedEx spinoff share more details on how they plan to win more LTL business and improve the customer experience once their trucking operations separate...
April 9, 2026

Equipment

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The 2026 ranking of major for-hire bulk fleets shows ongoing reshuffling across the segment, with notable position changes among top operators.
April 9, 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
VTNA
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

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
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
Titan Freight Systems
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From a 96% drop in distracted driving to a 98% 'True On-Time Delivery' rate, see how Titan Freight Systems uses fleet standardization and AI-driven tech to redefine LTL efficiency...
April 8, 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

Fleets Explained

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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

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
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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
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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
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

Refrigerated Transporter

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ReposiTrak expands traceability network to help produce suppliers meet food supply chain data requirements
Eighteen fresh fruit and vegetable companies have joined the queue to begin traceability data sharing with retail and foodservice customers.
April 14, 2026
Great Dane
Great Dane reaches 25,000-trailer milestone at Statesboro plant to highlight production capacity growth
The milestone trailer was a 57-ft. refrigerated Everest reefer built for Nolt Transportation.
April 13, 2026
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

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