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    FleetOwner was told this Ford F-250 Super Duty XL diesel work truck was just as capable as its Super Duty trucks equipped with a Tremor Off-Road package. We had to test that theory...
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    Autonomous trucking is already a reality in controlled environments like mines, airports, and large yards. But on public roads, fully autonomous transportation remains a distant...
    July 17, 2025
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    Daimler Truck North America celebrates milestone with 850,000th truck production in Cleveland
    The milestone vehicle, a Western Star 47X, was delivered to Alamo Group.
    July 17, 2025
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    For commercial fleets, particularly those with established sustainability mandates, electrification plans are holding steady, regardless of broader economic or political uncertainties...
    July 16, 2025
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    Explore how Kenya is leading the charge in clean transportation with electric motorbikes and lessons for the trucking industry.
    July 16, 2025

    Safety

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    Mack Pioneer introduces new safety features and technologies for enhanced driver protection
    The Pioneer introduces a suite of safety features, including front and side curtain airbags, a digital mirror system, and a high-strength steel cab designed to exceed rigorous...
    July 10, 2025
    Motive
    In industries like transportation and logistics—where annual turnover rates can often exceed 90% and safety risks are a real concern—companies that start with positive reinforcement see better outcomes: fewer collisions, lower attrition, and higher employee satisfaction.
    With AI-powered recognition, companies can create a more engaged workforce, leading to fewer safety incidents and lower turnover.
    July 9, 2025
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    Roads have proven the deadliest from Memorial Day to Labor Day. With more teens on the road and higher volumes of traffic, here’s how inexperience affects road travel and how ...
    July 7, 2025
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    2025 road safety report reveals rising collision rates and key insights for commercial fleets
    This year’s report highlights the latest collision trends, risky driving behaviors, riskiest locations and times to drive, and the positive impact of safe driving.
    July 2, 2025

    Operations

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    Most operational costs in for-hire trucking continued to climb in 2024 while rates stagnated, pushing margins down, according to ATRI's latest analysis. Average dry van margins...
    July 11, 2025
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    When you look at the demographics of the trucking industry, Gen Z is underrepresented in many roles, including drivers.
    July 8, 2025
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    Craigslist driving jobs
    Online classifieds still look the same as they did in the 1990s, but Craigslist remains a useful recruiting tool for truck drivers.
    July 8, 2025
    Jade Brasher | FleetOwner
    Fuel management fact vs fiction panelists
    Will plastic fuel cards soon be a thing of the past? Will EV charging complicate fuel management? Is fuel fraud really that bad? Are fuel rebates the key to savings? Learn insights...
    July 2, 2025

    Equipment

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    Delayed and unsteady headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an unexpected position change of the lift axles may increase the risk of injury.
    NHTSA’s latest safety notices feature incorrect tire inflation labels, insufficient volume in the air tank, and more.
    July 15, 2025
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    Here are the top 10 concrete fleets, according to the 2025 FleetOwner 500: Private list.
    July 10, 2025
    Daimler Truck North America
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    Daimler Truck's vocational market share is up to 24% in recent years. Executives want Western Star sales to top 35% by 2030. OEM also sees $3 billion potential for autonomous ...
    July 9, 2025
    Paccar Inc.
    The Sainte-Thérèse plant opened its doors in 1999.
    Union officials say 175 people will be laid off early next month at a medium-duty plant that also had to absorb cuts a few months ago.
    July 9, 2025

    Technology

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    The TMS is the perfect platform between a fleet and its data. In the AI boom, that data is key. Here is how TMS providers are using AI to help fleets.
    July 14, 2025
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    Shift to AV fleets will require a shift from managing drivers to managing a network of computers.
    July 14, 2025
    CLI
    The AI BOL Extraction module uses artificial intelligence to extract shipment data from bills of lading and automatically populate CLI’s FACTS freight management system.
    DAT, Carrier Logistics, RaceTrac, and Descartes release new trucking technology information and innovations.
    July 11, 2025
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    The driver training company released on online assessment, providing visual cues and audio questions to assess a driver’s ability to respond during an inspection. The program ...
    June 30, 2025

    Fleets Explained

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    Idling is sometimes necessary to provide driver comfort, but it also wears the engine, burns fuel, and can lead to fines. Fleets can weigh several idling reduction solutions for...
    July 4, 2025
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    Here's how different vehicle types, driving behaviors, and much more impact fuel efficiency.
    May 30, 2025
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    Curious about truck driver earnings? This article reveals the realities of pay and expenses in the trucking industry.
    May 16, 2025
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    FleetOwner's trucking and fleet knowledge hub grows. Check our library and tell us where to go next.
    May 2, 2025

    Emissions & Efficiency

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    Rising diesel and gas prices: National averages hit $3.758 and $3.130 as summer demand grows
    Diesel and gas prices rise to $3.758 and $3.130, respectively.
    July 16, 2025
    NWSA
    The Northwest Seaport Alliance launches $6.2M incentive program for zero-emission drayage trucks in Puget Sound
    Made possible by a $6.2M grant from the WSDOT, the incentives will collectively bring 19 zero-emission trucks and charging to the Puget Sound region.
    July 16, 2025
    Tesla
    ArcBest tests Tesla Semi in pilot program for sustainable freight solutions
    Over a three-week period, ABF operated a Tesla Semi across typical dispatch lanes, including over-the-road routes between service centers in Reno, Nevada, and Sacramento, California...
    July 10, 2025
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    Heat causes drivers to crank the A/C, which is known to impact electric vehicle range. But exactly how much does it affect range? And which is worse for range: high speeds or ...
    July 9, 2025

    Refrigerated Transporter

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    June truckload volumes were positive year over year, DAT reported. The van TVI was 4% higher than in June 2024; the reefer TVI increased 10%; and the flatbed TVI rose 12% compared to a year ago.
    “Many retailers and manufacturers continued to hold inventory at current levels or allowed it to draw down. Freight moved in fits and starts rather than steadily and predictably...
    July 17, 2025
    Carrier Transicold
    The latest Lynx Fleet update delivers new analytics and remote diagnostic capabilities for Carrier Transicold TRUs.
    Lynx Fleet now delivers more powerful analytics, remote diagnostics, and improved location and temperature monitoring for the company’s transport refrigeration units.
    July 16, 2025
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    Ti Cold and Karis Cold recently broke ground on a new $60 million cold storage facility for PermaCold Logistics in Darien, Georgia.
    The new cold storage warehouse going up for PermaCold Logistics in Darien will accomodate 30,000 pallet positions and provide 50 jobs in McIntosh County.
    July 14, 2025
    ERoad
    ERoad recently partnered with Fleetpal, a growing provider of commercial vehicle maintenance management software, to deliver an integrated, digitized experience that makes it easier for carriers to streamline maintenance, strengthen compliance, and optimize performance.
    Transportation technology provider, which also specializes in cold chain solutions, partners with Pennsylvania-based SaaS company to boost vehicle visibility, health, and compliance...
    July 11, 2025

    Media Galleries

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    Here are seven new products lighting up the trucking industry.
    July 8, 2025
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    Here are the top 10 business or home services fleets, according to the 2025 FleetOwner 500: Private list.
    July 3, 2025

    Videos

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    With several alternative powertrains in heavy-duty trucking today, how are major engine manufacturers adjusting? Derek Kiesler, Cummins' director for North America on-highway ...
    June 18, 2025
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    The major U.S. bus manufacturer is stepping further into the commercial step van market, now offering a propane and battery-electric chassis for last-mile delivery.
    May 28, 2025

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    Downtime is expensive. This guide shows you how to keep your fleet running, reduce repair surprises, and protect your margins—because when your trucks aren’t moving, you’re not...
    June 13, 2025
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