Quick question: Is your fleet actually using AI, or just talking about it?
Right now, fleets are kicking the tires on AI. More than half are researching or testing tools, but only a small percentage are deploying at scale. The biggest hurdle? Trust. It feels a lot like the early days of telematics.
That said, AI freight platforms are gaining ground as fleets plan for 2026 with flexibility in mind. The focus is shifting to smarter routing, stronger forecasting, and tools that help operations pivot quickly when freight patterns change.
In other news, Mercedes-Benz is celebrating 130 years of trucks. From the first motorized truck to today’s advanced commercial vehicles, it’s a reminder of how far this industry has come and how fast it continues to evolve.
Quick hits before you roll:
Ford Pro’s Zero Downtime ecosystem is centered on keeping vehicles on the road with connected service, mobile repairs, and smarter scheduling.
The Work Truck Salary Survey is now open. If you want real-world data on pay and industry trends, this is your chance to contribute.
Our latest Call for Voices invites women across fleet to share how they’re driving change. If that’s you, or someone on your team, we want to hear from you.
That’s your cheat sheet, and we'll catch you next week.