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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.

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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.
Leasing & Management•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.

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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.

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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.

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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?”
Sustainability•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.

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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.

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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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A fleet manager viewed from behind looks up at four wall clocks, representing the time pressures and operational costs associated with vehicle downtime.
Maintenance & Uptime•by Staff•July 30, 2026

Proven Ways to Reduce Work Truck Downtime

The age-old problem of downtime will always be a reality, but with new strategies at hand, fleets have more ways to keep trucks on the road longer.

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A man in a blue blazer stands beside a ROUSH CleanTech truck and propane autogas fueling dispenser at an industry trade show.
Sustainability•by Lauren Fletcher•July 23, 2026

Where Propane Autogas Fits in Today's Fleet Fuel Strategy

Learn more from PERC's Joel Stutheit, as he explains why propane autogas remains a practical alternative for fleets seeking to reduce emissions without sacrificing operational flexibility.

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Safety & Compliance•by David Berno, Hub International•July 21, 2026

Get Left of Loss: A 5-Step Workplace Violence Prevention Framework for Fleet Operators

Violence risks do not stop at the driver’s door. Learn five practical steps fleets can take to spot threats early and protect workers before loss occurs.

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