If you’ve got one minute, you’ve got what you need to stay grounded and prepared with the fleet stories that are shaping 2026 right now. Let’s hit the headlines that fleets are watching closely as the year gets moving.
This week, we’re rolling through the news in 60 seconds or less:
First up, costs that hit close to home. The IRS has set the 2026 business standard mileage rate at 72.5 cents per mile. It may sound incremental, but for reimbursed drivers and smaller fleets, this update can have a meaningful impact on budgets and planning.
Next, a fleet threat that’s not on the road. Wildfires are becoming a serious operational challenge, affecting visibility, air quality, routing, and driver safety. Fleets are being pushed to treat wildfire planning as part of their core risk strategy, not just a seasonal concern.
Workforce pressure isn’t letting up. Fleets are rethinking how they train, support, and retain talent in 2025 and beyond, shifting focus from simply filling seats to keeping drivers engaged, supported, and confident on the job.
And a moment to recognize the people shaping the conversation. Join us in welcoming the updated 2026–2027 Work Truck Editorial Advisory Board. This group helps guide the real-world insights and coverage you see throughout the year.
Quick hits before you roll:
Legend Fleet becomes a supplier partner for AAM Group
Volvo Group plans to open a new parts distribution center in Tacoma, Washington
Fleetguard and Questar partner on fleet health projections
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