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Coverage of federal, state, and local rules affecting commercial fleets, including regulatory changes, compliance requirements, reporting obligations, and guidance for staying current with fleet-related laws.

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Articles•by Kathy Close•May 26, 2026

A Walkthrough of the DataQs Process

Bad data on your carrier record can cost you. Here’s how DataQs helps fleets challenge errors before they hit CSA scores, insurance, and your bottom line.

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Articles•by Kathy Close•March 3, 2026

A Four-Sentence Description of Reasonable Suspicion Training

DOT’s reasonable suspicion training rules leave room for interpretation. Here’s how fleets handle training, documentation, and supervisor judgment.

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Articles•by Wayne Parham•January 19, 2026

2026 Regulatory & Compliance Outlook

What regulatory and compliance trends do fleets need to keep an eye on in 2026, and what is changing or new? Learn from experts what fleets need to be aware of to stay in compliance moving forward.

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Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•January 14, 2026

What Are the Compliance Problems AI Can Solve for Work Truck Fleets Today? [Part 2]

AI can clarify HOS data, speed up audits, or create new risks. Here’s what it does well, where it struggles, and why humans still matter.

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Articles•by Wayne Parham•February 11, 2025

How to Lead Fleetwide Compliance

Whether working alone or with a fleet management company, fleet managers are at the helm of driving compliance with federal, state, and local mandates. What does it take to lead compliance in a fleet?

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Articles•July 21, 2022

Understanding the Ins and Outs of DOT Compliance

When, exactly, do you need a DOT number? And why is paperwork so important?

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Articles•by Tariq Kamal•January 14, 2019

What's New In DOT Compliance for Work Truck Fleets

The past decade has seen several new and updated federal regulations pertaining to commercial trucks and vans, but rules that affect drivers outpace vehicle standards by a mile.

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Articles•March 14, 2018

ELD Rule: Three Paths to Compliance

Three small fleets share their methods to choose and implement electronic logging systems, integrate electronic compliance into their business processes, instruct drivers, and manage enforcement under the new rules.

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Articles•by Les Smart•November 28, 2017

ELD Compliance: What Now?

So you've selected an electronic logging device (ELD) system for your fleet. Do you have the tools you need to train your staff, modify your processes, and anticipate compliance issues?

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Articles•by Les Smart•September 14, 2017

ELD Compliance for Small Fleets

With the rule requiring electronic logging devices (ELDs) coming Dec. 18, small fleets have many paths to compliance — but they need to act now.

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