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White Rivian R2 electric SUV parked on a leaf-covered path in a wooded area, shown from the front three-quarter angle with distinctive oval headlights, black trim, and roof rails under soft natural light.

Vehicle Research•by Wayne Parham•June 17, 2026

Rivian Layoffs Will Not Impact Production Workers, R2 Has Launched

Rivian announces layoffs, but production is not expected to be impacted as the electric vehicle manufacturer starts R2 SUV deliveries to customers. The company’s 2026 first-quarter net profit was down $87 million from the same quarter in 2025.

Geotab presentation showing MCP Connector integration with AI platforms including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini alongside a fleet safety scorecard generated from connected vehicle data.

Technology•by Lauren Fletcher•June 17, 2026

Geotab's New AI Connector Could Help Fleets Cut Maintenance Admin and Reduce Downtime

Geotab's new AI connector brings fleet data into ChatGPT and other platforms, helping fleets automate maintenance decisions and reduce downtime.

Graphic announcing a partnership between Linxup and Fleetio, featuring both company logos over a blue-toned background with a smartphone and blurred vehicle imagery, symbolizing connected fleet management and vehicle tracking integration.

Maintenance•from News/Media Release•June 17, 2026

Linxup Expands Partnership with Fleetio to Bring Full Maintenance Management to Mid-Market Fleets

A new reseller partnership expands access to Linxup’s real-time GPS and telematics data with Fleetio’s leading fleet maintenance platform.

Graphic for Work Truck's TruckChat Shades of Fleet series titled "Next Up in Fleet." A commercial truck drives toward a futuristic city skyline with digital technology icons, connected vehicle imagery, and blue light trails representing innovation and the future of fleet.

Operations•by Lauren Fletcher•June 17, 2026

Shades of Fleet Call for Voices: Next Up in Fleet

Apprentices, interns, young professionals, and rising leaders: share your voice in our "Next Up in Fleet" episode of our Shades of Fleet video series!

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.

Safety•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.

Infographic titled “Average Diesel Fuel Prices: June 2026” featuring a fuel nozzle, a line chart of rising on-highway diesel prices, and a regional bar chart showing price changes across U.S. regions with directional arrows.

Fuel•by Wayne Parham•June 16, 2026

June Diesel Trends Update

The national average price of a gallon of diesel decreased by 15 cents this week, and all five regions reported lower prices, ranging from just over 10 cents to more than 21 cents cheaper than a week ago.

White 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck parked at a construction site with steel framing in the background.

Vehicle Research•by Staff•June 16, 2026

Chevrolet Reveals Fleet-Focused 2027 Silverado 1500 With New V8 Engines and Updated Technology

The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 adds new V8 engines, updated technology, and a redesigned Work Truck model aimed at commercial and fleet customers.

Upfitting•from News/Media Release•June 16, 2026

Air Lift Company Appoints Executive Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Procurement and Quality

Air Lift Company has appointed Michael A. Sislo as executive vice president, Global Supply Chain, Procurement and Quality. He brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience across the automotive, manufacturing, and specialty chemicals industries to the role.

Graphic promoting Michelin Connected Fleet for Class 7–8 trailer fleets, featuring a large Michelin commercial tire against a digital network background and highlighting connected tire data and fleet monitoring technology powered by NexTraq.

Maintenance•from News/Media Release•June 16, 2026

Michelin Connected Fleet Expands Trailer Premium Solution

Michelin Connected Fleet’s Trailer Premium, designed for Class 7 and 8 fleet operators, detects metrics that affect tire longevity and alerts fleet managers to situations requiring tire inspection and/or preventive maintenance.

Five white Mack MD-series flatbed trucks are parked side by side in a lot under a cloudy sky, showcasing a fleet of medium-duty commercial vehicles with aluminum flatbed bodies.

Vehicle Research•from News/Media Release•June 15, 2026

Clinton Aluminum Finds Success with Mack MD7, Plans All-Mack Fleet

After finding success with 17 Mack MD7 medium-duty leased trucks, Clinton Aluminum has now decided to convert its 34-vehicle fleet to an all-Mack fleet. Here is why.

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