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News related to the planning, operation, and management of truck fleets comprising Class 1-8 vehicles and related equipment.

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Family ties keep fleet's trucking operations growing strong

Seth Skydel

Nov. 20, 2024

G.E. “Gene” England stands with a vintage C.R. England truck outside the fleet's Salt Lake City headquarters in 2023.

People

Gene England, 105, leaves behind long trucking legacy of family and safety

FleetOwner Staff

Nov. 14, 2024

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News

Uber Freight launches Broker Access

FleetOwner Staff

Nov. 14, 2024

The capacity-as-a-service solution evolved from the company’s existing Market Access platform and marks an expansion of Uber Freight's marketplace technology.

News

To avoid paying the higher price of 2027 trucks, industry analysts and participants predict fleets and prospective heavy-duty truck owners will buy enough 2025 and 2026 trucks to meet their equipment requirements for 2027 and beyond.

Equipment

Prebuy or face the consequences

Jade Brasher

Nov. 20, 2024

IdeaXchange

Roeth: We won’t fail at solving the clean transportation challenge

Michael Roeth

Nov. 20, 2024

A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Equipment

Recall Roundup: New recalls issued for commercial trucks, vans

Jenna Hume

Nov. 20, 2024

Safety

Beyond maintenance: How fleets can prepare for safe winter operations

Jenna Hume

Nov. 13, 2024

Snow and ice threaten the safety of truck drivers, their equipment, their cargo, and the motoring public. However, proper preparation, technology, and communication can help mitigate...

Decker Truck Line offers temperature-controlled, dry van and flatbed freight services.

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Operations

How this carrier keeps driver turnover low

Seth Skydel

Nov. 12, 2024

Despite industry headwinds, Decker Truck Line tackles driver retention head-on. Communication, home time, and competitive benefits are key.

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Operations

How to optimize your fleet's middle miles

Jim Park

Nov. 7, 2024

From route planning challenges to dwell times and equipment maintenance, managing your fleet's middle miles can be complex. But there are strategies to streamline operations and...

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Private Fleets

Recognizing Excellence: Meet NPTC's 2024 National Driver All-Stars

Gary Petty

Nov. 7, 2024

NPTC's National Driver All-Stars program recognizes exceptional drivers for their outstanding performance in customer service, safety, regulatory compliance, and community service...