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    Explanations of how the trucking and fleet industries operate and what industry terms and concepts mean. This is a place for new fleet team members to learn about the industry and for veterans to hone their knowledge.

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    Fleets Explained: History of the 7 major heavy-duty truck manufacturers in the U.S.

    Josh Fisher
    July 19, 2024
    Four global corporations make and sell 99.9% of all Class 8 over-the-road vehicles in the U.S. But dozens of manufacturers have been part of trucking’s rich North American history...
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    Fleets Explained: What are trucking segments?

    Jenna Hume
    May 15, 2024
    The trucking industry can be segmented in several ways, including by the type of carrier, type of freight being transported, size of the load, the distance the truck travels, ...
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    Fleets Explained: How the trucking industry works

    Josh Fisher
    May 15, 2024
    Trucking can be complicated and overwhelming. The FleetOwner team wants to help explain it better. This new series, designed for new fleet industry and supplier hires, aims to...