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Kenworth, CVSA, and WIT announce or give out awards; TCA names a new Highway Angel; and the Kenan Advantage Group gives out scholarships.
Aug. 8, 2025
International Motors
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Derek Barrs’ nomination for FMCSA advances, Kodiak Robotics welcomes new defense council members, and International Motors appoints new CHRO.
Aug. 8, 2025
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The two companies will produce the electric van using a General Motors platform with Hyundai interiors. The collaboration could begin U.S. production as early as 2028.
Aug. 8, 2025
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fleet safety culture
Safety is a team sport, and when everyone is aligned, everyone wins.
Aug. 7, 2025

Safety

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It's time to stop kicking the funding can down our crumbling roads. Supporting our infrastructure must become a priority if we are to grow our economy.
July 31, 2025
CVSA
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CVSA’s Human Trafficking Prevention Program seeks to eliminate the crime of human trafficking through coordinated enforcement, investigations, and educational awareness.
July 23, 2025
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Is artificial intelligence ready to replace human safety knowledge? Perhaps one day, but as trucking technology providers perfect AI coaching and safety detection, fleets and drivers will still need human-to-human interactions and understanding.
As AI's prevalence grows, some are cautioning how much faith fleet safety managers should put into the powerful technology. One transportation technology company wants the industry...
July 15, 2025
TransWest
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TransWest's commitment to safety not only benefits its drivers and customers but also fosters a welcoming environment, employee growth, and operational excellence.
July 15, 2025

Operations

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truck driver shortage
While overcapacity hindered carriers' rates for years, the long-haul CDL population continues to grow. Some analysts argue that the industry is beset by a driver excess; others...
Aug. 5, 2025
Fortune Transportation
Predictive maintenance helps increase ROI by avoiding breakdowns before they happen—as long as fleets abide by the warnings they get. If they don’t, they both reduce the ROI for the truck and may be saddled with new costs they weren’t anticipating.
Downtime is one of the biggest factors in a truck’s ROI—and proactive maintenance can help keep equipment on the road longer.
Aug. 4, 2025
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shifting driver health
Statistically, truckers are at a higher health risk than the average American. Using this app, designed specifically for the trucking lifestyle, could help lower that risk.
Aug. 4, 2025
Paccar Inc.
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CEO Preston Feight told analysts he’s hopeful the third quarter will mark the bottom of the cycle for the parent of Kenworth and Peterbilt. Deliveries are expected to be around...
July 23, 2025

Equipment

Mack Trucks
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The NHTSA’s latest safety notices feature seat belt warning system malfunctions, loss of power brake assist, and more.
Aug. 6, 2025
U.S. Foods
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Here are the top 10 food product fleets, according to the 2025 FleetOwner 500: Private list.
July 31, 2025
Traton SE
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The leader of International’s parent company says market participants should rule out any prebuy activity in what’s left of this year. Sales of International trucks fell 6% in...
July 28, 2025
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tire trends
Like truck and engine designs, tire tread designs are evolving to meet fleet demands. Spurred on by competition and regulatory pressures, tire buyers remain the big winners.
July 28, 2025

Technology

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New technology announcements from PCS Software, Fleetworthy, and the NMFTA.
Aug. 7, 2025
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ELDs revoked
FMCSA removed WALKER ELD and SR ELD.
Aug. 4, 2025
Queclink
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Queclink, DAT, and Visa reveal new technologies for freight transport, including tracking solutions and enhanced payment integration to boost efficiency and security in trucking...
July 31, 2025
Gatik
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Gatik Arena produces photorealistic, structured, and controllable synthetic data that addresses the limitations of traditional real-world data collection.
July 30, 2025

Fleets Explained

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While there are only a handful of dominant truck OEMs in the market today, there were many more at one time. You might know which parent companies bought, sold, and ended the ...
Aug. 1, 2025
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Roadside oases for those carrying goods have been around longer than the combustion engine. However, once semitrucks became the backbone of U.S. freight, truck stops evolved into...
July 18, 2025
Thermo King
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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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what impacts fuel efficiency
Here's how different vehicle types, driving behaviors, and much more impact fuel efficiency.
May 30, 2025

Emissions & Efficiency

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IonDynamics developed an autonomous robot battery pack that moves from vehicle to vehicle, enabling quick fleet charging without the hassle of building on-site charging infrastructure...
Aug. 6, 2025
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NACFE Run On Less
The goal of this year’s Run is to bring clarity to long-haul trucking. A change in administration has altered the playing field for alternative-fueled vehicles.
Aug. 6, 2025
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diesel, gas prices upate August
Diesel prices drop to $3.800; gas prices rise to $3.140.
Aug. 6, 2025
Phinia
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Phinia is shifting toward alternative fuels like hydrogen and ethanol. CTO Todd Anderson explores the challenges and opportunities in decarbonization and the evolving landscape...
Aug. 4, 2025

Refrigerated Transporter

Wabash
Wabash, led by president and CEO Brent Yeagy, recently hosted a supplier symposium designed to integrate partner insights earlier in the product development process.
Wabash president and CEO stresses the need to approach innovation differently by breaking down silos and solving complex problems together.
Aug. 8, 2025
Sunswap
A new trial with DLG will showcase Sunswap’s Endurance, a purpose-built TRU that combines advanced battery technology with integrated solar power.
Daily Logistics Group will test a zero-emission Endurance transport refrigeration unit on long-distance European routes in an effort to decarbonize cold chain logistics.
Aug. 8, 2025
Qued
Engineered to mitigate weather-related disruptions, Qued’s dynamic rescheduling capabilities leverage real-time ETA data to automatically pinpoint at-risk pickups and deliveries.
Software firm introduces an AI-powered platform that adjusts load schedules in real-time, helping fleets navigate weather-related disruptions and maintain product integrity.
Aug. 7, 2025
Cox Automotive
The Northeast Great Dane shop in Sutton, Massachusetts.
New location in Sutton, Massachusetts, offers heavy-duty trailer repairs and maintenance, upfitting, liftgate installations, and more for fleets across New England.
Aug. 1, 2025

Media Galleries

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Here are the top 10 equipment rental fleets, according to the 2025 FleetOwner 500: Private list.
July 24, 2025
Volvo Trucks
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Testing the VNL in the freezing arctic is one way Volvo proves the truck is designed specifically for the North American market.
July 21, 2025

Videos

FleetOwner Descartes July 2025
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How smarter routing and real-time visibility are reducing driver stress and transforming last-mile delivery efficiency.
Aug. 4, 2025
How the truck market is reacting to today's freight
New-truck sales are plummeting while used-truck sales are rising. Fleets managing their equipment cycles have to juggle tariff uncertainty, regulatory uncertainty, slowed freight...
July 22, 2025

Learning Resources

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Discover how fleet management solutions promote safer student transportation. Download our guide and learn how to improve driver behavior, help prevent incidents and choose a ...
July 31, 2025
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Tired of rising fleet costs? Discover how agencies are slashing expenses, optimizing operations and making every public dollar stretch further with proven strategies in our comprehensiv...
July 31, 2025
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David Blackwell, EROAD Senior Product Manager, gives fleets practical advice to streamline operations in the mad rush of the holiday season.
July 31, 2025
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