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Infographic of layered cargo theft defense including locks, GPS tracking, AI video monitoring, biometric ID, and data integration alongside cybercrime imagery.
Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2026

Cargo Theft Gets Smarter as Fleets Face Rising Risk, Driver Strain, and a Growing Tech Gap

Cargo theft is getting smarter and costlier. See how cyber tactics, driver strain, and security gaps are putting fleets at greater risk.

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Videosby Wayne ParhamMarch 17, 2026

Environmental Threats Fleets Face

Data shows that 20% of vehicle collisions involve adverse weather as a key driver. In this video, Brendon Hill, senior vice president of product at Lytx, discusses steps fleets can take to manage environmental risks.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 16, 2026

Mack Introduces Mack Protect Advanced Collision Mitigation Technology for the Mack MD

Mack Protect, a fully integrated active safety platform featuring Mack-designed radar, camera systems, and detection algorithms, is now available on the Mack MD Series.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 3, 2026

WEX Backs TAT’s Harriet Tubman Award in Three-Year Partnership

For fleets and mobility providers, the partnership underscores a growing recognition that the transportation ecosystem plays a critical role in prevention and awareness efforts.

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Supervisors attend DOT reasonable suspicion training in a classroom, reviewing documentation, timing rules, and practical best practices for compliance.
Articlesby Kathy CloseMarch 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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Behind the Article from Truck Chat, Fleet FAQs - Reasonable Suspicion DOT Requirements
Videosby Lauren FletcherMarch 3, 2026

DOT Reasonable Suspicion Training: The 2-Hour Clock and What to Do Next [Watch]

Ever had that moment where a driver doesn’t seem… right, and you’re thinking: Okay, what do I do next, and what does DOT actually require? Watch this video for insights!

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SponsoredMarch 1, 2026

Artificial Intelligence in Field Service: North America

48% of field service leaders are investing in AI to manage customer communication and self-service. Get the latest on how fleets are using AI and thinking about the future.

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ProductsFebruary 24, 2026

DICA Introduces Solid-Core, Lifetime-Guaranteed Wheel Chocks

DICA’s new engineered wheel chocks eliminate common failure points found in hollow, brittle, low-quality, or improvised alternatives. Common applications include heavy-duty trucks, construction equipment, utility and service vehicles, trailers, and fleet maintenance operations.

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Blue tinted background image of two cars that have collided, logos for Work Truck and Truck Chat, and headline What Should Drivers Do After a Collision?
Videosby Wayne ParhamFebruary 18, 2026

What To Do After a Collision [Watch]

Does your fleet give drivers specific guidance on what to do if they are in a collision? Jane Jazrawy, CEO of Carriers Edge, outlines a four-step process and explains how to incorporate those steps into driver training and manuals.

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Newsby Wayne ParhamFebruary 13, 2026

Together for Safer Roads & Waymo to Co-Host 2026 Conversation Series on Fleet Safety and the Future Economy

Together for Safer Roads and Waymo have partnered on a conversation series that will focus on fleet safety. The series will convene leaders from across sectors, including fleets, cities, technologists, and drivers.

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