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Top 50 Executive Fleets

It is that time of year again! Time for the 2026 list of the Top 50 Executive Fleets, presented by Automotive Fleet and Volvo as part of its annual Fleet 500. Download now to see this year's list of companies!

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Articles

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

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News

Applause & TRUCE Software Partner to Improve Driver Safety Through AI-Powered Telematics & Employee Performance Management

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Videos

How Detroit Assurance with Active Brake Assist Works

How Better Visibility Cut Speeding Violations by 48%

Fleet leaders don't need more data, they need clearer visibility into what the data is saying. This case study explores how one utility replaced speeding-event counts with a single metric — miles driven in violation — to strengthen safety and significantly reduce speeding violations.

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Articles•by Staff•July 15, 2026

13 Safe Driving Tips for Commercial Vehicle Drivers

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

News•by Wayne Parham•July 10, 2026

Recalls You Need to Know About in July 2026

If you have Altec, Ford, General Motors, Harbinger, Hyundai, Mack Trucks, or Volvo Trucks vehicles in your fleet, you should check these important recalls issued by the National Highway Safety Administration.

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Articles•July 6, 2026

How Telematics Is Transforming Fleet Risk from Insight to Action

What if you could spot risky driving before it leads to a crash? See how telematics is still changing fleet safety today.

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Articles•by Kathy Close•July 2, 2026

DOT Rules Remain Firmly Lit on Marijuana

DOT says not so fast on marijuana. Even with federal reclassification efforts, commercial drivers in safety-sensitive roles remain subject to marijuana testing and prohibitions.

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News•by News/Media Release•July 1, 2026

Lytx Adds Fleet Management Enhancements to LytxOne Platform

Lytx has added new features to LytxOne to bring safety, operational insight, asset visibility, and compliance into a unified, all-in-one platform.

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Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•June 23, 2026

A Fourth of July Cargo Theft Reality Check for Fleet Managers

The Fourth of July creates prime conditions for cargo theft. Here's what fleet managers should review now to protect loads, drivers and operations.

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Videos•by Lauren Fletcher•June 19, 2026

What is DataQs and Why Should Fleets Care?

Watch to learn how FMCSA's DataQs system helps fleets challenge inaccurate safety data, protect CSA scores, and improve compliance records.

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News•by Staff•June 18, 2026

5 Safe Driving Tips for 4th of July

To ensure that this year’s fireworks remain in the sky and not on the roadway, follow these five easy steps to remain safe on the road this year – shared directly from a truck driver.

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News•by Staff•June 16, 2026

NSC Marks 30 Years of National Safety Month, Includes Road Safety Focus

The Staying Safe on the Roads topic is one of four weekly focuses in June as the National Safety Council observes the 30th anniversary of National Safety Month. NSC also provides insights on the need for fleets to create a safety policy.

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