Operations

Fleet Managers Think They Understand Their Costs. The Data Says Otherwise.

Most fleet managers say they have a strong handle on their costs, but new research from Bobit Business Media tells a different story. A 2026 survey of 190 fleet professionals reveals a widespread "confidence gap" where fragmented systems, disconnected data, and delayed reporting are leaving major blind spots hidden beneath the surface. Find out what the data actually shows.

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Digital Cover Features

The Leadership Lessons Fleet Managers Learn Too Late

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Videos

Extra Steps Fleets Should Take to Prevent Holiday Cargo Theft

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Podcasts

Building Better Fleets with Ruth Alfson

News•by Staff•July 1, 2019

Dayco Announces Leadership Updates

Dayco appointed Mike McTeer vice president of sales and marketing for the U.S. aftermarket.

Statistics•July 1, 2019

2018 Truck Safety Stats: Accidents & Crashes

Large truck crashes by operation classification have continued to increase from 2012 to 2016.

Statistics•June 27, 2019

2019 Fleet Vehicles by Industry Segment

Statistics covering fleet vehicles by industry segment as of Jan. 1, 2019. In this report, we break down fleet vehicles by commercial, government, and rental.

News•by Staff•June 27, 2019

North American Commercial Vehicle Show Announces Partnership

The North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show), a biennial B2B trucking industry event focusing on the needs of fleet owners, managers, and decision makers, announced that it has partnered with the Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA).

News•by Staff•June 26, 2019

Fleets Need Help Lowering TCO: Fleet Advantage

Fleet Advantage reached out to the fleet industry to discuss the gap that remains for today’s fleets in the way they utilize data and business intelligence to run their trucks and fleet operations.

News•by Staff•June 18, 2019

Buyers Names Snow, Ice Sales Director

Buyers Products, a manufacturer of work truck equipment, announced Bryan Burckart as its new director of sales for snow and ice equipment.

News•by Staff•June 17, 2019

Dayco Names President of Global Belt Operations

Dayco announced the appointment of John Kinnick as president of global belt operations.

Statistics•June 13, 2019

2018 Driver Payment Stats; Bonuses; Permits

Refrigerated and dry van saw smaller increases in 2017, but a look at the announced Q1 2018 changes indicate a much more aggressive approach for 2018.

Statistics•June 13, 2019

2018 Driver Employment by State; Driver Pay; CDL Earnings

In 2018, Texas had the highest numer of drivers employed by state with 182,370 but an annual mean wage of $44,260. Private fleets pay higher on average than for-hire fleets, with the Northeast topping the list at $65,796 per year.

News•by Staff•June 13, 2019

Spartan Motors Purchases General Truck Body Assets

Spartan Motors, Inc. announced it has purchased the assets of General Truck Body and will begin operating a production facility located in Montebello, Calif.

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