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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.

Fleets target driver pay raises in select markets

4 hours 58 min ago
“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

5 hours 15 min ago
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

5 hours 51 min ago
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

6 hours 35 min ago
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

8 hours 16 min ago
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

8 hours 40 min ago
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

8 hours 52 min ago
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

12 hours 13 min ago
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

12 hours 28 min ago
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.

ATRI names Page Siplon next president, COO

13 hours 48 min ago
Siplon will join ATRI in November and work alongside current President Rebecca Brewster during a leadership transition. He will succeed Brewster when she retires in February 2027.

Oil prices stable as world supply remains under pressure

14 hours 12 min ago
Brent crude fell 0.6% to $105.26 per barrel. Oil prices continued to stay elevated as global oil supply remains under pressure without a deal between the U.S. and Iran to end the Iran war.

National Retail Federation forecasts holiday sales growth

14 hours 29 min ago
The NRF Annual Holiday Forecast found that retail sales are expected to grow 4.2% year over year in November and December. 

FMCSA approves warning beacons for autonomous trucks

Thu, 10/15/2026 - 15:20
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

Thu, 10/15/2026 - 13:33
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?

Thu, 10/15/2026 - 13:06
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

Thu, 10/15/2026 - 12:30
The Department of Transportation announced Oct. 14 that $200 million will be invested in truck parking in 12 states, including Iowa, Wisconsin and Georgia.

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