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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

Black Fathom nameplate mounted on a dark textured wall, illuminated by soft directional lighting that creates subtle highlights and shadows, emphasizing the brand’s minimalist, modern aesthetic.
Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2026

Ford Unveils Name for Under-$29K Midsize Electric Truck

Ford has unveiled the name of its new midsize electric truck: Fathom. It will have a starting MSRP of $28,350, and preorders will begin in early 2027.

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Graphic promoting Automotive Fleet's 2026 Personal Use Survey with the text "Have a Personal Use Policy? We Want to Know!" encouraging fleet managers to complete the annual industry survey.
Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2026

Automotive Fleet Opens 2026 Personal Use Survey for Commercial Fleet Managers

Commercial and corporate fleet managers are invited to share how their organizations handle company vehicle personal-use policies, charges, and driver eligibility.

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Graphic showing vocational and medium-duty trucks over a Portland, Oregon map, highlighting Daimler Truck North America's Portland manufacturing operations and diverse commercial vehicle lineup.
Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2026

DTNA to Close Portland Facility, Move Manufacturing to the Carolinas

Daimler Truck North America will shift production of the Western Star X-series, Freightliner eCascadia, and Freightliner eM2 from its Portland, Oregon, manufacturing facility to its manufacturing operations in the Carolinas.

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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.
Articlesby StaffJuly 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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Promotional graphic announcing the 2027 Work Truck Upfit Package of the Year awards, highlighting that entries are now open and introducing a new medium-duty truck upfit package category alongside van, SUV, and light-duty truck categories.
Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2026

Medium-Duty Upfit Package of the Year Added, Entries Being Accepted

This year, Work Truck is including a new Medium-Duty Upfit Package category in its annual Upfit Package of the Year Awards, sponsored by LEGEND and to be presented during NTEA Work Truck Week 2027. The entry period is now open.

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Commercial truck driver wearing a red seat belt smiles from the driver’s seat of a blue truck.
Articlesby StaffJuly 15, 2026

13 Safe Driving Tips for Commercial Vehicle Drivers

Make sure you are spending time on the road safely with these important tips.

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GM Fleet presentation slide highlighting strong fleet sales growth alongside a Chevrolet Silverado. Key metrics include increased truck demand, record pickup sales, higher government sales, and growth in OnStar Fleet subscriptions.
Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2026

GM #1 in U.S. Sales for the Second Quarter of 2026

General Motors said it was America’s #1 automaker in U.S. sales for the second quarter of 2026 with total sales of 714,896 vehicles, down 4.2%. GM led in full-size pickup and large SUV sales and reported growth in fleet sales.

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Promotional graphic for the 2026 Fleet Forward Conference featuring event photos, “Registration Open” message, and event details: October 20–22, 2026, National Harbor, Maryland, with website fleetforwardconference.com.
Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2026

Fleet Forward Conference Brings Commercial Vehicle Safety, AI & Tech into Focus

Registration is now open for the 2026 Fleet Forward Conference, where IIHS President David Harkey will discuss the organization's expanding commercial vehicle safety research alongside education on AI, regulation, and fleet technology.

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Ford graphic announcing its top ranking among mainstream brands in the 2026 J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study, featuring a Super Duty pickup, Mustang Dark Horse, F-150 towing a trailer, and the J.D. Power award logo.
Newsby StaffJune 26, 2026

Ford Ranks First in JD Power Initial Quality Study, Ford & GM Icons Take First in Segments

Both Ford and General Motors vehicles ranked first in their respective segments in the JD Power 2026 U.S. Initial Quality Study, and Ford ranked as the mainstream brand with the highest initial quality.

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Pro-Vision monitor mounted inside a work truck displays a side camera view with AI detection highlighting a nearby vehicle during a lane change.
Newsby StaffJune 25, 2026

Pro-Vision Brings AI Hazard Detection to More Camera Views Around the Vehicle

Pro-Vision's latest AI camera and inline processing module help commercial drivers detect pedestrians and vehicles during backing, merging, and lane changes.

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