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Trucking’s impact goes beyond the road. From heroic driver actions to #fleetsafety awards and initiatives expanding opportunities, industry leaders are showing how safety, service, and community investment move trucking forward. Read here: bit.ly/4igGjkA
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Trucking is navigating high diesel prices, shifting trends, and leadership changes. The latest episode of The Fleet Lead covers new Peterbilt and Kenworth displays, ATA’s new president, and more.
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Retreading can help fleets extend tire life and control costs. A recent #FleetsExplained article highlights how modern technology improves retread consistency and reliability.
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Samsara’s Highway ELD certification adds another layer of carrier verification to help brokers and fleets combat freight fraud and strengthen trust in transportation partnerships.
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TCA is seeking nominations for its 2027 Professional Drivers of the Year, with five drivers set to receive $20,000 each for their safety, leadership, and service to the industry.
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Netradyne’s Heather Engen urges fleets to aim for zero preventable crashes, combining real-time AI alerts with driver coaching and a strong safety culture.
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American Foods Group’s private fleet centralized transportation across six plants, combining strong driver retention and carrier partnerships to control costs and protect service quality.
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Truckload spot rates stayed near recent levels, but year-over-year rates remained 43% to 47% higher as dry van, reefer, and flatbed markets diverged.
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A new Fleet Lead video explores Volvo’s 2027 VNX, EPA engine NOx requirements, and updated oil standards—and what these changes mean for carriers.
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FMCSA has standardized DataQs reviews nationwide, giving drivers and carriers clearer deadlines and independent review steps to challenge potentially inaccurate crash and inspection records.
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Shell Rotella PC-12 heavy-duty diesel engine oils are designed to improve wear protection and emissions-system performance, helping fleets prepare for evolving engine oil requirements.
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Diesel rose 10 cents to $6.276 per gallon, with prices climbing across every U.S. region as Strait of Hormuz tensions keep fuel-market uncertainty high for fleets.
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Moving fleet vehicles takes more than scheduling a carrier. VIN-level records, verified release documents, and coordinated receiving windows help prevent delays and get vehicles into service.
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Trucking capacity is tightening after years of excess supply, helping the freight market move toward balance. But tariffs, inflation, and high fuel costs could limit demand and fleet expansion.
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Offshore tire brands are closing the quality gap, and dealer-backed private labels are adding competition. Fleets need to measure performance by cost per mile, including retread potential and fuel efficiency.
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ATRI is surveying truck drivers and motor carriers to measure how driver health and medical card durations relate to fleet safety, insurance costs, productivity, and turnover.
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Volvo Trucks’ Silver Service Contract combines preventive maintenance and major powertrain repairs into one predictable monthly payment.
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From truck ownership and freight types to terrain and fuel choices, every fleet has different needs—so AI must fit the operation, with human review and ongoing adjustments.
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Isaac’s AI tools aim to cut fleet managers’ workloads with configurable driver warnings, privacy controls, crash-footage backup power, and fuel-discrepancy detection.
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Royal Purple’s Duralec Super Diesel oil is formulated to protect heavy-duty diesel engines and emissions systems, helping fleets support engine durability and reliable performance.
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