Jai Ranganathan, contributorJai Ranganathan is the chief product officer at the fleet technology company Motive.TechnologyRoad safety is getting worse, but AI-enabled tech can helpDespite years of progress, road safety is getting worse with traffic deaths reaching a 16-year high in 2021. More than 3,700 of the fatal crashes involved large trucks.May 29, 2023Page 1 of 1Top StoriesInsuranceFleets paying more for less insurance coverage: 'It's like shrinkflation for groceries'Despite declining crash rates, commercial truck insurance premiums jumped nearly 4% in 2025, forcing motor carriers to offset rising costs by absorbing more risk through higher deductibles and self-insurance.TrailersFleets facing higher equipment bills as raw material surge hits trailer marketEconomic trendsThe capacity that drove the freight recovery could hinder it down the lineTest DrivesGo for a spin with International's S13 powertrainFeatured SponsorYour fleet is already paying for safety training. See whether it is paying you back.
