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View from inside a commercial truck cab showing a driver at the wheel with a large marijuana leaf overlaid by a red prohibition symbol, illustrating DOT restrictions on marijuana use for commercial drivers.
Safetyby Kathy CloseJuly 2, 2026

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.

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Operationsby Fleetio | Coast PayJuly 1, 2026

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

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

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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.
Maintenanceby Lauren FletcherJune 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.

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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."
Safetyby Lauren FletcherJune 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.

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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.
Fuelby Sarah Richey, Mike Albert Fleet SolutionsJune 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.

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

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Bold pink and black graphic with large distressed text reading “Where Are the Women Techs?” highlighting the shortage of women in diesel technician roles.
Maintenanceby Heather Sullivan, The Pete StoreJune 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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 Fleet technician wearing gloves and a blue work jacket reviews information on a tablet inside a mobile service vehicle.
OperationsCover Storyby StaffJune 4, 2026

4 Steps to Reduce Vehicle Downtime

If your trucks aren’t up and running, they aren’t providing you a return on investment. Here are some factors to consider when trying to keep your drivers on the road.

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Collage-style feature image of fleet industry veteran Robert Martinez throughout different stages of his life and career, including vintage motorcycle photos, NYPD fleet operations, leadership roles, family moments, and retirement years, with bold text reading “Robert Martinez: Fleet Legend.”
Operationsby Lauren FletcherJune 2, 2026

The Fleet Lessons That Don’t Show Up on a Spreadsheet

From index cards to predictive maintenance, Robert Martinez shares the hard-earned leadership lessons that shaped nearly 40 years in fleet.

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