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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.  

Safe Driving on Halloween over spooky fall road
Videos•by Staff•October 25, 2026

Tips for Driving Safely on Halloween Night

This video features a reminder from the Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association, urging drivers to prioritize safety this Halloween.

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Work Truck graphic with a truck engine and the text “Rerating GVWR — What Fleets Need to Know.”
Articles•by Staff•October 22, 2026

Re-rating Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR): Why and How it's Done

Sometimes, it is not in a fleet’s best interests to have a vehicle at a given GVWR. Changing the GVWR to a special value can be done, but the process is complicated.

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Articles•by Staff•October 12, 2026

Simple Tire Checks That Help Keep Your Business Fleet Moving

A survey found that nearly one in every 10 passenger vehicles has at least one bald tire. What's more, 27% -- more than one in four -- of vehicles are driven with one or more severely under-inflated tires.

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Illustrated map showing a blue circular geofence boundary around a defined geographic area.
Articles•by Staff•October 6, 2026

GeoFencing Adds to Your Truck Security Arsenal

Geofencing is a familiar fleet tool today, but its early adoption marked a major shift in vehicle tracking, route monitoring, and the debate over employee privacy.

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FFC one day pass announce
News•by Staff•September 15, 2026

Fleet Forward Conference Introduces One-Day Passes for 2026

New one-day registration gives fleet professionals the flexibility to attend Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, with passes available for $199 through Sept. 18.

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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.
News•by Staff•September 8, 2026

Automotive Fleet Opens 2026 Personal Use Survey for Commercial Fleet Managers

Less than two weeks left! 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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Fuel nozzle positioned near a vehicle’s open fuel filler as blue static electricity arcs between the nozzle and fill point.
News•by Staff•August 31, 2026

API Issues Refueling Safety Guidelines

The American Petroleum Institute offers a list of safe vehicle refueling guidelines, including ways to avoid potential problems with static electricity discharges in fall, winter, and early spring.

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

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White Kenworth T880 heavy-duty flatbed truck displayed outdoors, featuring chrome accents and rugged tires, with another work truck visible in the background.
News•by Staff•August 25, 2026

Kenworth Showcases Its EV Powertrain Vocational Truck, the T880E

During a special vocational truck event last week, Kenworth featured the T880e, the T880S, and the C580. Here is an overview, but follow the link inside the article to get full coverage.

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News•by Staff•August 12, 2026

How to Build Custom Fleet Tools With AI and Vibe Coding [Webinar]

A new Automotive Fleet webinar explores how fleet managers are using AI and vibe coding to automate routine work and create simple operational tools without traditional programming skills.

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