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Split image showing a person in a hooded jacket attempting to steal a vehicle on one side and hands typing on a laptop with code on the screen on the other, the rise of digital and cyber-theft

Safety•by Lauren Fletcher•December 10, 2025

Safety, Security, and Risk Became Non-Negotiable in 2025 [Part 4]

Fleets made safety and risk non-negotiable in 2025, leaning on data, cameras, and smarter security to protect drivers, assets, and operations.

Closeup photo of a front left truck tire on a black truck parked on grass.

Maintenance•by Wayne Parham•December 10, 2025

State of the Commercial Truck Tire Industry in 2025

As 2025 winds down and fleets prepare for 2026, what are the key trends in the commercial tire industry?

A mechanic works on an engine with bold text reading “Predict & Prevent,” highlighting how predictive maintenance reduced downtime and caught issues before failures.

Maintenance•by Lauren Fletcher•December 9, 2025

Maintenance and Uptime Took Center Stage in 2025 [Part 3]

Fleets made uptime the priority in 2025, shifting to mobile repair, predictive maintenance, and tighter parts planning to stay ahead.

Wreaths Across America graphic highlighting the role of small fleets in delivering wreaths to honor veterans, featuring wreath icons and the American flag.

Small Fleet•by Lauren Fletcher•December 8, 2025

Small Fleets, Big Impact: How Independent Drivers Power Wreaths Across America

Check out how small fleets and independent drivers power Wreaths Across America each December and why their impact matters more than ever.

A hand interacts with a digital data display above a smartphone, symbolizing how fleets use real-time insights to manage trucks, drivers, and daily operations.

Technology•by Lauren Fletcher•December 5, 2025

Data Became the Backbone of Fleet Decisions in 2025 [Part 2]

From telematics to AI, data became the engine behind every fleet decision in 2025. Here’s how fleets used it to stay ahead.

Refuse truck collecting bins in a neighborhood, highlighting operator safety and modern camera, radar, and braking technology designed to protect drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.

Safety•by James Johnston, Autocar Trucks •December 4, 2025

Safety Starts in the Cab: Why Refuse Truck Tech Must Serve the Operator

From blind spots to busy streets, refuse operators face it all. Modern safety tech helps keep them protected and confident on every route.

Aerial view of a crowded parking lot with financial graphics, calculator, and pen overlayed, illustrating tight fleet margins and cost pressure.

Operations•by Lauren Fletcher•December 3, 2025

How Rising Costs Reshaped Work Truck Fleets in 2025 [Part 1]

Rising costs pushed work truck fleets to sharpen budgets, cut waste, and rethink assets in 2025. Here’s what changed and why it matters.

Person using a laptop beside a vehicle license plate, representing how fleets use technology to manage registrations, track renewals, and stay compliant across multiple jurisdictions.

Safety•by Kelly Powers, Mike Albert Fleet Solutions•December 2, 2025

5 Things to Consider When Using Technology to Manage Vehicle Registrations

Tech streamlines fleet registrations, but compliance is still complex. Here are five ways to use technology to stay ahead of renewals and avoid costly issues.

Graphic showing a speedometer background with bold text reading “Are You Failing Your Drivers?” suggesting unfair mileage reimbursement practices.

Operations•by Lauren Fletcher•November 25, 2025

What To Do When Flat-Rate Mileage Fails Your Most Productive Fleet Drivers

Flat-rate mileage is failing drivers. Learn why real costs vary, how inequities grow, and what fleets can do to build fair, data-driven reimbursement programs.

Driver sitting in a truck cab preparing paperwork with the words “DOT Audit Time” overlayed, illustrating the importance of compliance and understanding audit violations.

Safety•by Kathy Close•November 20, 2025

Why Every Violation Counts During a DOT Audit

DOT audits catch more than critical violations. Learn why every infraction matters, how fines add up, and what carriers must fix to stay compliant.

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