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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

Sun, 10/18/2026 - 23:00
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.

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.

FMCSA approves warning beacons for autonomous trucks

6 hours 21 min ago
Autonomous truck software developers received a boost from the FMCSA, which OK’d the use of beacons rather than warning triangles for five years.

Trucking groups seek congressional support before midterms

8 hours 8 min ago
At events in Ohio and North Carolina, industry representatives sought support for legislation addressing lawsuit abuse, truck parking and accident fraud.

How long will consumers have to pay higher gas prices?

8 hours 34 min ago
A slew of economic data Oct. 15 showed that inflation accelerated last month as more expensive oil and gas began to lift prices in other parts of the economy.

USDOT awards $200 million boost for truck parking

9 hours 11 min ago
The Department of Transportation announced Oct. 14 that $200 million will be invested in truck parking in 12 states, including Iowa, Wisconsin and Georgia.

12 states want Oracle gas pipeline approved in New Mexico

9 hours 21 min ago
The attorneys general argue to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that a broader environmental review could complicate similar projects across the country.

Mark Colson named ATA’s next president and CEO

11 hours 36 min ago
ATA announced Colson’s appointment on Oct. 15, just days before the trade group will convene its 2026 Management Conference & Exhibition in Charlotte, N.C.

Waabi, Warrior Logistics begin customer operations in Texas

11 hours 44 min ago
The trucks are transporting food, beverages and consumer goods, among other freight categories. Texas-based Warrior has a fleet of more than 200 trucks.

IEA agrees to release outstanding 100 million barrels of oil

12 hours 17 min ago
The IEA said that members agreed to complete the release of 100 million barrels of oil that are still outstanding from an intervention in March aimed at calming global markets.

Wholesale inflation rises 6.3% as gas prices soared

13 hours 38 min ago
The Labor Department’s producer price index — which captures inflation before it reaches consumers — soared 6.3% in September from a year ago, the biggest increase since December 2022.

Oil prices steady as uncertainty surrounds global supply

13 hours 59 min ago
Brent crude declined more than 1% to $104.91 per barrel. Tensions and uncertainties surrounding global oil supply and the situation in the Middle East dragged on. 

Penske Automotive to be taken private at $16.3B valuation

14 hours 26 min ago
Motown Acquisition, an entity jointly owned by Penske and Mitsui & Co., will acquire the dealer group for $212 a share, an 8.8% premium over the stock’s prior closing price.

Detention costs trucking billions — why is it so hard to fix?

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 14:52
The issue drew renewed attention in September when Congress released a report that examined ways to reduce excessive truck detention times.

Cargo ship sinks after Strait of Hormuz strike causes fire

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 14:10
A cargo ship sank in the Strait of Hormuz after a strike that sparked a fire and the evacuation of crew members, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said.

EPA grants Texas waiver for wider use of low-sulfur diesel

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 13:19
The waiver, however, applies only to older engines. EPA warned that the fuel can damage newer trucks equipped with modern emissions systems.

Ontario Premier Ford warns U.S. tariffs may outlast Trump

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 13:15
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Canada must prepare for the possibility that U.S. trade protectionism will last well beyond President Donald Trump’s administration.

Volvo Trucks unveils redesigned VNX vocational model

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 12:30
VTNA unveiled the next-generation Volvo VNX, its third new heavy-duty model launch in as many years and a move toward expanding its presence in the vocational market.

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