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Turn fleet activity into actionable intelligence

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 11:00
When Boyle Transportation's longtime compliance leader retired, the company turned to Fleetworthy to protect a zero-accident record built over decades, without losing a step or adding headcount. 

Compliance Expert Retires. Now What?

Mon, 10/19/2026 - 11:00
When Boyle Transportation's longtime compliance leader retired, the company turned to Fleetworthy to protect a zero-accident record built over decades, without losing a step or adding headcount. 

From footage to fleet focus

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When a collision occurs, pulling footage comes too late. True safety lies in leveraging AI to catch underlying driver habits—hard braking, tailgating, and minor distractions—before incidents happen. Discover how AI-powered unified video transforms reactive footage into proactive prevention to safeguard your fleet.

Fuel prices rank as trucking’s most pressing concern

5 hours 24 min ago
The report noted that added fuel costs are passed on to consumers through higher prices for goods and higher borrowing costs.

Shippers press carriers and brokers on safety

5 hours 40 min ago
The Montgomery ruling prompted brokers, carriers and Ferguson to increase vetting and spurred the release of enhanced vetting software.

U.S. Class 8 sales jump 30% in September

6 hours 51 min ago
U.S. Class 8 retail sales jumped 30% year over year in September, while year-to-date sales remain down 5%.

Trust should be at core of driver coaching, executives say

7 hours 11 min ago
Boyle Transportation's Michael Lasko described a safety approach shaped by experience both inside and outside the cab during a session on driver coaching at MCE.

Fleets are recovering their financial footing, Daimler executives say

9 hours 28 min ago
Executives at Daimler Truck Financial Services said the financial health of its trucking customers has improved significantly this year.

Stellantis to hire hundreds more engineers in Europe, U.S.

11 hours 40 min ago
Stellantis showcased more than 60 vehicles from eight brands, including nine concept cars, at the Paris auto show.

Hexagon Agility showcases longhaul natural gas truck

13 hours 8 min ago
The Freightliner Cascadia sleeper tractor is outfitted with Hexagon Agility’s back-of-cab and side-mount CNG fuel systems with a combined capacity equivalent to 265 gallons of diesel.

Take control of your fleet fuel costs

Sat, 10/17/2026 - 23:00
Explore the everyday fuel challenges facing carriers and how better-connected data can help reduce waste, protect margins and support smarter decisions on every route today.

Fleets target driver pay raises in select markets

Fri, 10/16/2026 - 16:36
“The biggest headwind right now is finding qualified drivers,” said Priscilla Peters, vice president of marketing at Conversion Interactive Agency.

Oil hits $110 for the first time since May

Fri, 10/16/2026 - 16:19
Brent oil hit $110 a barrel for the first time since May as prospects for imminent supply relief dwindle, prompting traders to ramp up bets on higher prices ahead of the weekend.

FMCSA seeks emergency review of chameleon CDL schools

Fri, 10/16/2026 - 15:43
The trucking industry has coped with so-called chameleon motor carriers, brokers or freight forwarders that quickly reopen under new names.

Diesel costs squeeze trucking ahead of peak shipping season

Fri, 10/16/2026 - 15:00
The trucking industry is navigating major fuel cost pressures heading into the holiday shipping season, but the severity remains uneven.

J.B. Hunt focuses on margin repair as costs rise

Fri, 10/16/2026 - 13:19
The Lowell, Ark.-based carrier reported that revenue increased 21% to $3.68 billion from $3.05 billion in the third quarter.

Peterbilt’s Denton head count up 1,000 since start of 2026

Fri, 10/16/2026 - 12:54
The expansion comes as 2026 truck orders through September ran 95% above 2025 levels and Paccar shifted additional production to Denton.

Shell Rotella launches next-gen heavy-duty engine oils

Fri, 10/16/2026 - 12:42
The company paired its product announcement with technical sessions on formulation, laboratory testing and field inspections at facility in Houston.

Dyed diesel relief leaves carriers with state-by-state rules

Fri, 10/16/2026 - 09:22
Governors across the country are temporarily easing dyed diesel restrictions and suspending fuel taxes as diesel prices remain elevated over year-ago levels.

Tesla launches Roadster at SpaceX site in latest merger hint

Fri, 10/16/2026 - 09:06
Tesla held a product reveal designed in collaboration with SpaceX that outfitted the Roadster with air thrusters that jumped over other cars and flipped in midair.

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