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Work Truck Readers Respond graphic with a businessman looking down beside a torn green paper reveal that reads, “The Confidence Business?”

Operations•by Lauren Fletcher•July 10, 2026

Fleet Is in the Confidence Business: Work Truck Readers Respond

Reliability matters. But one retired fleet manager says fleet’s real business is something much bigger. Do you agree?

Illustration of a hand holding multiple business credit cards beside a laptop displaying connected digital commerce icons, representing fleet purchasing, electronic payments, invoicing, and B2B financial transactions.

Technology•by Christy Stoffer, TreviPay•July 9, 2026

Why Vocational Fleets Need Payment Infrastructure That Scales

Fleet downtime isn't the only cost. Discover why scalable payment and invoicing infrastructure is becoming essential for vocational fleet efficiency and loyalty.

Illustration of a human hand reaching toward a robotic hand over an aerial view of a city at dusk, with interconnected location pins and network lines symbolizing AI, telematics, connected fleet technology, and data-driven transportation.

Safety•by David Turner, The Hartford•July 6, 2026

How Telematics Is Transforming Fleet Risk from Insight to Action

What if you could spot risky driving before it leads to a crash? See how telematics is still changing fleet safety today.

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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.

Work Truck graphic for Operation Safe Driver Week showing red and blue police lights with the dates July 12-18, 2026.

•by Lauren Fletcher•July 1, 2026

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

Operation Safe Driver Week begins July 12. Use this checklist to review speeding, seat belts, coaching, telematics, and safety policies before enforcement starts.

Technician wearing a high-visibility safety vest uses a handheld scanning device to inspect a commercial truck tire while viewing data on a wrist-mounted tablet, illustrating digital tire maintenance and wheel torque tracking technology.

Maintenance•by Lauren Fletcher•June 29, 2026

How Connected Tire Technology Is Helping Work Truck Fleets Reduce Downtime

How are fleets using real-time tire data to reduce downtime? Goodyear's Joe Stuglis explains the shift toward predictive maintenance.

A shadowed figure removes cargo boxes from the back of a delivery van at night while fireworks explode in the background. Text overlay reads, "Before the Fireworks Start Review Your Cargo Security Plan."

Safety•by Lauren Fletcher•June 23, 2026

A Fourth of July Cargo Theft Reality Check for Fleet Managers

The Fourth of July creates prime conditions for cargo theft. Here's what fleet managers should review now to protect loads, drivers and operations.

View from inside a work truck cab showing a driver’s hands on the steering wheel while traveling through an urban area. The image includes the headline “It All Starts in the Truck Cab” and illustrates how driver behavior influences fuel consumption, operating costs, and fleet performance.

Fuel•by Sarah Richey, Mike Albert Fleet Solutions•June 22, 2026

The Key to Fuel Efficiency Sits in the Cab

Learn how driver behavior, telematics, coaching, and fuel data can help fleets improve fuel efficiency, lower costs, and reduce emissions.

Conceptual illustration representing fleet standardization, featuring checklist icons, verification symbols, and a magnifying glass highlighting a certification badge beneath the headline "Rethinking Consistency."

Upfitting•by Charles Mathew, Merchants Fleet•June 16, 2026

Flexible Standardization: How Modern Fleets Are Rethinking Consistency to Stay Operational

Fleet standardization is evolving. Learn how flexible vehicle specs help large fleets reduce delays, improve uptime, and adapt to disruptions.

Bold pink and black graphic with large distressed text reading “Where Are the Women Techs?” highlighting the shortage of women in diesel technician roles.

Maintenance•by Heather Sullivan, The Pete Store•June 9, 2026

Where Are All the Women Technicians? Closing the Gap with Support and Career Pathways

Women make up just 4% of diesel tech roles. Here’s how trucking can attract, support, and retain more women in the shop.

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