Quick question: how do you stay ahead when the trucks (and expectations) keep evolving?
Mercedes-Benz is celebrating 130 years of trucks, from the world’s first motorized truck in 1896 to today’s electrification push. It’s a reminder that the tech changes, but the job doesn’t: keep goods moving.
And Toyota’s Tacoma did it again, named Truck of Texas for the second year in a row. Midsize capability still has a serious fan base.
Now, about AI: Fleets are exploring AI tools for maintenance predictions, routing, and safety insights, but most are still testing before deploying at scale. The big hurdle is trust. It feels a lot like the early days of telematics.
Quick hits before you roll:
Cummins is offering $500 tied to emissions recall 67A for 2013–2018 Ram diesel trucks
Ford Pro is expanding its Zero Downtime service ecosystem to help fleets stay on the road
XOS is rolling out a 2026 electric Class 6 truck, adding another option to the medium-duty EV mix
Shades of Fleet is inviting women across the industry to share how they’re driving change