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Will autonomous vehicles take truck drivers’ jobs?

While autonomous vehicles will phase out traditional long-haul driving roles over a decades-long transition, historical industrial shifts suggest the rise of AI will simultaneously create hundreds of thousands of new, locally based technical and logistics jobs.

August 18, 2026

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Flock ALPR data and trucking: Separating AI hallucinations from real cargo risks

An AI hallucination would have fleet managers believe the risk of Flock cameras is the potential exposure of carrier lane data, but industry experts are more concerned about cyber-enabled cargo theft.

August 18, 2026

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Driver classification

The cost of getting boxed in on driver classification

Trucking fleets face mounting legal and financial threats as conflicting safety regulations and vague documentation increasingly expose their independent contractor models to costly misclassification lawsuits.

August 17, 2026

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Safety & Compliance

What SCOTUS's broker liability ruling means for the future of freight networks

The Supreme Court ruling on broker liability presents an industry-wide opportunity to establish consistent, ongoing carrier management standards rather than relying on basic, one-time onboarding checks.

August 13, 2026

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Growth strategies

Manage rising costs with logistics engineering

To protect profit margins during the 2026 freight recovery, transportation businesses must use logistics engineering to identify waste and right-size their fleet operations.

August 12, 2026

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Technician training

Why apprenticeships are the future of fleet maintenance

To combat a growing technician shortage and closing the gap in vocational education, fleet maintenance operations are adopting structured apprenticeship programs to train and retain top talent.

August 6, 2026

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Why DEF derating happens and what we learn from it

From space shuttle disasters to truck DEF derates, engineering failures build necessary safeguards in a complex, unpredictable world.

August 6, 2026

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Cybersecurity conference set to tackle trucking's flaws, cargo theft

NMFTA researchers are launching a new hands-on technical agenda to help motor carriers identify and defend against critical vulnerabilities in legacy vehicle hardware, telematics, and AI-driven cargo theft.

August 4, 2026

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Growth strategies

Simple ways to improve operating efficiency

Fleet managers can improve overall operating efficiency and cut costs by analyzing asset utilization, optimizing delivery routes, and leveraging technology to ensure compliance and coach driver behavior.

July 28, 2026

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How to increase your trucking business's chances of financing approval

Positioning your trucking business for financing requires strong financial records, steady cash flow, good business credit, and up-to-date compliance docs.

July 26, 2026

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Growth strategies

Why the market is ripe for full-service leasing

Facing volatile fuel prices, tariffs, and severe technician shortages ahead of the 2027 EPA emission rules, commercial fleets are turning to full-service leasing to lock in cost predictability and operational stability.

July 23, 2026

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Truck technology to the rescue

Modern vehicles already possess the technology needed to automatically prevent driver error and dangerous traffic violations, leaving no reason not to implement these safety features immediately.

July 23, 2026

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Driver coaching and scorecarding

Three reasons why fleet safety data isn’t leading to better outcomes

Traditional fleet safety programs fail to improve outcomes when they react to isolated alerts instead of using centralized data and AI to address recurring driver behavior patterns.

July 21, 2026

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The best ways to combat high fuel prices

While diesel prices remain unpredictable, fleet managers can protect their bottom line by adopting incremental aerodynamic, maintenance, and driver-focused fuel-saving strategies.

July 21, 2026

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Trucking’s voice matters: Why we must continue showing up in Washington

Don't let policymakers decide the future of freight without you.

July 17, 2026

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Recruiting & retention

Importance of building relationships

Transportation is driven by people, not just trucks. Accountability, trust, and reciprocal relationships build long-term business success.

July 17, 2026

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Recruiting & retention

Hiring employees is only half the battle

Replacing an employee costs 50% of their annual salary. Stop losing money and learn how to keep your best drivers and fleet staff.

July 17, 2026

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Super Ego discovers 'transparency' hack: Ignore the questions

Embattled Super Ego promises a younger lease fleet by 2028 but stonewalls details on driver pay transparency, broker rate sheets and lawsuits.

July 17, 2026

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NHTSA proposes driverless trucks be equipped with blue marker lights

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed modernizing vehicle lighting rules to accommodate automated driving systems (ADS) by introducing optional cyan marker lamps.

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More loads, tighter cash: Why trucking growth can be a financial trap

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The little engines that could: 3 OEMs stand ready to meet EPA's strictest ever NOx limits

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Ionization technology aims to reduce fog-related vehicle accidents

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