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Fleet veteran Jeff Hurrell pictured in two career photos beside the words “Fleet Legends: Keep Asking Why.”

Operations•by Lauren Fletcher•August 27, 2026

Why Fleet Leaders Have to Keep Asking Why

What if the biggest fleet improvements start with one simple question? After decades managing budgets, policies, technology, teams, and some of the largest fleet operations in the business, Jeff Hurrell shares why fleet leaders should keep asking “why” before deciding what comes next.

Winter emergency kit with gloves, flashlight, snow brush, and cold-weather supplies arranged on snowy ground during falling snow.

Maintenance & Uptime•from Staff•August 26, 2026

Winter Fleet Prep: Expert Tips to Keep Vehicles Running Smoothly

Cold weather can expose weak batteries, tires, fuel systems, and maintenance gaps fast. Use this winter fleet checklist to prepare trucks and drivers before temperatures drop.

Maintenance & Uptime•by Lauren Fletcher•August 25, 2026

When a Work Truck Breaks Down, the Job Can Stop, Too

A work truck breakdown can stop more than the vehicle. Discover how payloads, jobsites, and specialty equipment change the roadside response.

A HAWK drone flies above an industrial area with trees, buildings, and shipping containers visible below.

Disaster Response•by Lauren Fletcher•August 20, 2026

When Disaster Response Goes Mobile

Drones and robotic systems can give emergency teams a view of a disaster before crews ever reach the scene. But the real challenge is keeping those machines, vehicles, operators, and command centers connected when traditional infrastructure may already be compromised.

A fleet manager at a laptop and a roadside service technician stand on opposite sides of a fading handshake, illustrating the gradual loss of trust in a fleet service partnership.

Safety & Compliance•by Anthony Giagnacovo, Nation Safe Drivers (NSD)•August 18, 2026

What Stronger Long-Term Fleet Service Partnerships Actually Require

Fleet service partnerships rarely fall apart all at once. Learn the three warning signs that trust is eroding and what fleets and providers can do before downtime, frustration, and lost revenue follow.

A worker reaches for a B7 diesel fuel nozzle at a commercial fueling station with several fuel options.

Fuel•by Lauren Fletcher•August 13, 2026

Ignoring This Dashboard Warning Could Cost Your Fleet Thousands in Fuel

New research suggests neglected diesel aftertreatment systems could waste up to $30 in fuel per vehicle each day. Here's why vocational fleets should pay attention.

Operations•by Fleetio | Coast Pay•August 13, 2026

Why Reactive Fleet Management Is Becoming Too Expensive to Sustain

Research highlights a growing need for proactive management strategies to address rising costs in fleet operations effectively.

Fleet manager stands near an EV charging station and looks toward a row of white cargo vans in a rainy fleet yard. Text reads “EV Fleet Reality Check?”

Green Fleet•by Joy Gomez, Field Promax•August 11, 2026

EV Fleet Reality Check: What Operators Wish They Knew Before Electrifying Their Work Vans

Electric work truck upfits bring new compatibility questions. Learn how parts availability, OEM guidance, power demands, and route planning can affect fleet performance.

Work Truck graphic asking, “What will maintenance really cost?” over a faded image of a pickup truck on a service lift.

Maintenance & Uptime•by Chris Brown•August 5, 2026

As Maintenance Costs Rise, Some Work Trucks and Vans Cost Thousands Less to Maintain

Maintenance costs are still climbing, but some 2026 pickups and cargo vans could save fleets thousands per vehicle. The real surprise is not just how much they cost to maintain, but how often they need to leave the road.

A lot of several vehicles, with the central vehicle being a medium-duty work truck with several workers inspecting it.

Vehicle Insights•August 1, 2026

Electrification Incentives: The Acquisition Windfall Fleets Can't Miss

Discover how fleets can use tax credits, grants, rebates, and vouchers to dramatically reduce electric truck and charging infrastructure costs—before today’s funding disappears.

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