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Graphic for Breakthrough 2026 State of Transportation Report featuring semi-trucks on a digital highway with large “2026” text overlay.
Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2026

New Report: AI Freight Tools Rise as Fleets Shift to Flexibility for 2026

Breakthrough’s 2026 report shows fleets leaning into AI freight optimization, flexible contracts, and sustainability as tariffs reshape transportation strategy.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherJanuary 12, 2026

The Cost Squeeze is Not Letting Up, and Fleets Are Planning Like It

2026 will test fleet budgets with rising costs, tariffs, and insurance pressure. Here’s how fleets are planning smarter and staying flexible.

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A sign for alternate-fuel vehicle parking next to a fuel sign and an illustrated Earth, representing fleets balancing EV, hybrid, propane autogas, and diesel strategies in 2025.
Articlesby Lauren FletcherDecember 12, 2025

Energy Strategies Shifted as Fleets Rebalanced Their Options in 2025 [Part 5]

Fleets shifted their energy strategies in 2025, prioritizing practical EV planning, hybrid growth, propane autogas savings, and smarter fuel decisions.

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Aerial view of a crowded parking lot with financial graphics, calculator, and pen overlayed, illustrating tight fleet margins and cost pressure.
Articlesby Lauren FletcherDecember 3, 2025

How Rising Costs Reshaped Work Truck Fleets in 2025 [Part 1]

Rising costs pushed work truck fleets to sharpen budgets, cut waste, and rethink assets in 2025. Here’s what changed and why it matters.

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Weekly Cheat Sheet with man sitting on fuel pump and EV vehicle on fire.
Videosby Lauren FletcherApril 15, 2025

The Fleet Manager’s Weekly Cheat Sheet [April 14, 2025]

EV fire training, April Fools’ pranks, distracted driving tech, fuel savings strategies, and key updates from Nextran, JASPER, and more.

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Newsby Wayne ParhamApril 10, 2025

Tariffs Update: China Tariff Boosted to 125%, Some Tariffs Paused for 90 Days, Automakers Can Operate Under USMCA

President Trump signed a proclamation enacting 25% tariffs on the import of passenger vehicles and automotive parts. However, domestic automakers can get a break from that if they operate under the guidelines of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, established in 2020.

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Newsby Wayne ParhamMarch 6, 2025

U.S. Automakers Get Temporary Exemption from Tariffs

The Trump administration has provided U.S. automakers with an exemption from the new tariffs on goods imported from Canada, and Mexico if they operate under the guidelines of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which has been in place since July 2020.

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Newsby Wayne ParhamFebruary 27, 2025

New Tariffs Start on March 4

After being put on hold for 30 days, President Donald Trump's new tariff terms will be in place starting March 4. That means surcharges of 25% on goods imported from Mexico, 10% on imports from Canada, and now 20% on those coming in from China.

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Truck Chat Top Truck & Van Fleet News as of February 2025
Videosby Lauren FletcherFebruary 24, 2025

Truck Chat: This Month in Fleet News [February 2025]

Get the latest fleet news—EV launches, tariffs, fleet career growth, and Work Truck Week 2025 insights. Watch now for key updates shaping the industry.

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