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DOT Rules Remain Firmly Lit on Marijuana

DOT says not so fast on marijuana. Even with federal reclassification efforts, commercial drivers in safety-sensitive roles remain subject to marijuana testing and prohibitions.

Fleet Managers Think They Understand Their Costs. The Data Says Otherwise

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Fleet Managers Think They Understand Their Costs. The Data Says Otherwise

Sponsored by Fleetio | Coast Pay

Most fleet managers say they have a strong handle on their costs, but new research from Bobit Business Media tells a different story. A 2026 survey of 190 fleet professionals reveals a widespread "confidence gap" where fragmented systems, disconnected data, and delayed reporting are leaving major blind spots hidden beneath the surface. Find out what the data actually shows.

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Editor's Picks

Operation Safe Driver Week Starts July 12 Here's What Fleet Managers Should Check Before Enforcement Begins

Operation Safe Driver Week Starts July 12 Here's What Fleet Managers Should Check Before Enforcement Begins

WWCD? What Would Coach Do?

WWCD? What Would Coach Do?

Fourth Annual Upfit Package of the Year Awards Open for 2027 Entries

Fourth Annual Upfit Package of the Year Awards Open for 2027 Entries

Fleet Talent, Leadership, and Smarter Operations Take Center Stage This Month

Fleet Talent, Leadership, and Smarter Operations Take Center Stage This Month

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Extra Steps Fleets Should Take to Prevent Holiday Cargo Theft

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Vehicle Research

International HV515 Dump Truck Walkaround

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Inside Terex Utilities' Latest Work Truck Innovations

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Beyond Utilization Rates: Smarter Fleet Replacement Decisions

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Turning Connected Vehicle Data Into Decisions That Matter

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Are You Tracking Your Fleet's True Total Cost of Ownership?

Cover of a whitepaper titled “The Hidden Costs of Departmentally Assigned Vehicles on Your Fleet” featuring a black fleet vehicle driving on a road at sunset. Subheadline reads: “Discover how your fleet can reduce costs and minimize risk by implementing vehicle sharing.” The document focuses on fleet optimization, vehicle sharing, cost reduction, utilization tracking, and risk management for fleet operations.

Why Fleet Managers Are Replacing Departmental Vehicles with Shared Motor Pools

Fleet Costs Are Rising: Here’s How Leaders Are Responding

Hybrids: Electrification Without the Challenges

Webinars

3 Hidden Upfitting Risks and the Playbook for Avoiding Them

Nov 20, 2025 | 11:00 AM PST

Lead the Charge: Your Roadmap to Smarter Electric Van Fleet Operations

Jul 23, 2025 | 11:00 AM PDT

3 Hidden Upfitting Risks and the Playbook for Avoiding Them

Nov 20, 2025 | 11:00 AM PST

Lead the Charge: Your Roadmap to Smarter Electric Van Fleet Operations

Jul 23, 2025 | 11:00 AM PDT

Maintenance

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ASE Acquires WrenchWay, Expanding Its Role as the Industry's Workforce Platform

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) acquisition of WrenchWay strengthens ASE’s workforce development efforts and accelerates support for current and future service professionals.

Continental Conti Coach HA3 commercial tire with Sensor Ready technology, featuring an integrated tire sensor embedded in the tread and a close-up inset highlighting the sensor location for fleet tire monitoring.

Continental Tires Unveils Sensor Ready Tires to Advance Digital Tire Monitoring

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How Connected Tire Technology Is Helping Work Truck Fleets Reduce Downtime

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Beyond Utilization Rates: Smarter Fleet Replacement Decisions

Upfitting

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Fourth Annual Upfit Package of the Year Awards Open for 2027 Entries

Think your upfit deserves industry recognition? Enter the 2027 Work Truck Upfit Package of the Year Awards before the Sept. 30 deadline.

Air Lift Company Appoints Executive Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Procurement and Quality

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Leer Group Unveils New Truck Cap Models for Ford Maverick

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SaltDogg Pro-M Chain and Auger Spreaders Simplify Installation with Compact In-Cab Controller