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Sept. 23-25, 2026 | Scottsdale, AZ

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Behind the Article thumbnail featuring Kathy Close of J.J. Keller. The image shows a road at sunset with bold text reading, “Do You Know What’s Driving Up Your CSA Score?” alongside Kathy Close discussing how fleets can use FMCSA's DataQs system to challenge inaccurate safety data and protect CSA scores.

Videos

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

Fleetworthy Integrates Lytx Video Snapshots to Improve Driver Coaching

Graphic featuring fireworks on a blue background with the headline "Stay Safe on the Road This July 4th" and the subheading "Tips From a Former Truck Driver." The image promotes road safety during holiday travel and accompanies advice on avoiding truck blind spots, passing safely, leaving adequate space around trucks, and planning travel during busy traffic periods.

News

5 Safe Driving Tips for 4th of July

Graphic for NSC National Safety Month featuring warehouse, trucking, and transportation workers. Text highlights safety priorities including moving safety forward, road safety, worker health, and preventing slips, trips, and falls.

News

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

Milwaukee BOLT Personal Voltage Detector mounted on a white hard hat beside work gloves and electrical hazard signage. The safety device features integrated lights and a coiled cable in an industrial work environment.

Products•May 12, 2026

Milwaukee Introduces BOLT Personal Voltage Detector for Enhanced Jobsite Safety

Milwaukee Tool’s new BOLT Personal Voltage Detector features a wide detection field and clearer voltage alerts to help users quickly identify the presence of voltage.

Thumbnail featuring IntelliShift team discussing AI-powered fleet cameras, telematics, driver safety, and connected fleet technology at an industry trade show.

Videos•by Lauren Fletcher•May 7, 2026

AI Cameras Are Changing Fleet Safety Fast | At the Show

Explore how fleets are using AI cameras and connected data to improve safety, coaching, accountability, and driver performance.

Fleet Legends graphic featuring Robert Martinez, retired fleet manager and 2026 Tom Johnson Award winner, with Work Truck and Legend Fleet branding.

Sponsored•by Lauren Fletcher•April 29, 2026

From Motorcycles to Deputy Commissioner: Robert Martinez’s Fleet Journey | Fleet Legends

From motorcycle shop to NYPD Deputy Commissioner, Robert Martinez shares leadership lessons, fleet evolution, and his 2026 Tom Johnson Award win.

Futuristic image of tractor trailer and sensors detecting a car it is approaching at dusk.

News•by News/Media Release•April 24, 2026

Freightliner Expands Detroit Assurance Safety Features for Cascadia

Detroit Assurance with Active Break Assist 6 (ABA6) will be standard on Freightliner Cascadias built starting in December 2026 and will feature Cross Traffic Assist and Active Side Guard Assist 2 with left turn protection.

News•April 22, 2026

LightMetrics Introduces ΦFP AI Layer Filter for Safety Alerts

LightMetrics has launched ΦFP, a new cloud AI layer that filters every driver safety alert before it reaches a fleet manager, eliminating the false alarms.

A group of Atwell employees gather indoors for a team photo, standing together

Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•April 21, 2026

What Fleets Can Learn from Listening to Drivers

What happens when drivers help shape specs, safety, and fleet programs? Atwell’s Crystal Zile shares how feedback led to smarter fleet decisions.

Man talking in front of a blue tinted background image of a large truck with logos for Truck Chat and Work Truck and yellow headline Detroit Assurance & Upfitting.

Videos•by Wayne Parham•April 15, 2026

How Detroit Assurance Adapts to Unique Upfits

Mike Young, of Daimler Truck North America, will walk us through how Detroit Assurance safety systems can adapt to work around upfits that could block the radar or cameras.

News•by Wayne Parham•April 9, 2026

Recalls You Need to Know About in April 2026

If you have Altec, Braun, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Hino, Mack Trucks, Mitsubishi Fuso, Orange EV, Terex, Toyota, or Volvo Trucks vehicles in your fleet, you should check these important recalls issued by the National Highway Safety Administration.

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News•by News/Media Release•April 8, 2026

Samsara Launches New AI Coaching Features to Transform Fleet Safety at Scale

Now, drivers have holistic coverage provided by Samsara Coach before, during, and after their shift. This includes start-of-the-day audio briefings to help predict road risk, on-the-road support through two-way audio coaching, and post-trip support through AI Avatar.

Videos•by Wayne Parham•April 8, 2026

How Lytx Prepares Fleets for Severe Weather

Let’s learn more about how Lytx uses Dynamic Risk to provide real-time alerts, coaching, and operational support for fleets facing severe weather driving conditions. Brendon Hill, senior vice president of product at Lytx, walks us through how it all works.

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