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Outlook and Benchmarking
A strategic inflection point for shippers: Why now is the time to rethink private fleets and lock in current transportation economics
New EPA emissions regulations will increase the cost and complexity of private truck fleets, making this a critical window for U.S. shippers to lock in predictable transportation economics.
July 15, 2026
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Battery electric
Oil volatility and choices
After five decades of oil price shocks, renewable diesel, EVs, and hydrogen powertrains are changing the game for fleets.
July 14, 2026
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Maintenance
Ditch the calendar: How rigid fleet replacement cycles are costing you millions
Replacing trucks based strictly on age or mileage is outdated, ignores the actual condition of the vehicle, and leads to costly financial leaks.
July 13, 2026
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Economic trends
What 10 million vehicle moves reveal about the state of auto transport
Auto transport is changing fast. The latest freight data on long-haul growth shows shifting per-mile rates and why tech-driven carriers are winning the market.
July 10, 2026
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Outlook and Benchmarking
Contract freight’s margin gap isn’t a pricing problem; it’s a timing problem
Stop training shippers to expect outdated rates. Execution-aligned pricing is the key to recovering fuel costs and maintaining carrier health.
July 9, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence
Ready or not, AI is active in your environment
Most transportation companies use AI without an internal policy but NMFTA’s new cybersecurity framework helps carriers secure proprietary data.
July 6, 2026
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Outlook and Benchmarking
What trucking fleets can learn from railroads
Advanced technology and proprietary software are pushing Class 8 trucks toward a locomotive-style ownership model.
July 6, 2026
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Battery electric
The smash hits and flops of zero-emission trucking
If trucking was a sitcom, last-mile would be Friends and long-haul would be Joey.
July 3, 2026
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Outlook and Benchmarking
Why fuel economy should matter to private fleets
Improving fuel economy is one of the fastest ways for a private fleet to reduce its costs.
July 1, 2026
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Growth strategies
How IT and sales built a competitive advantage together
Sales teams are among the most data-intensive, time-sensitive, and customer-facing groups in any organization.
June 30, 2026
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Maintenance
Fleet maintenance strategies for fuel savings
Practical fleet maintenance strategies, from alignment to software updates, optimize fuel efficiency.
June 28, 2026
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Business
Private fleets carry more risk than they realize
From volatile fuel prices to skyrocketing insurance premiums, managing your own fleet is expensive.
June 26, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence
Venture capital or simple gambling? The high-stakes bet on freight tech
If you can’t afford to lose, don’t gamble.
June 24, 2026
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Oils & lubricants
The secret lives of driveline fluids: How they keep fleets functional and profitable
Fluids that protect axles, differentials and transmissions play a critical role in enabling heavy-duty trucks to perform their best, helping to maximize loads, maintain efficiency and minimize operational downtime.
June 24, 2026
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Cybersecurity
How cybercriminals are using your fleet's data to steal cargo
Don't let fraudsters hold your cargo hostage. Implement multifactor authentication, secure your ELD data, and use AI-driven logic to stop transit scams.
June 23, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
What your CSA data is trying to tell you
Fleet safety scores only tell part of the story. Turn your CSA violation trends into targeted driver coaching and operational improvements today.
June 22, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
Fleets cross the HOS compliance threshold without seeing it coming
HOS compliance scores catch fleet managers off guard because relying on monthly SMS updates leaves your fleet vulnerable to sudden FMCSA interventions.
June 19, 2026
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Alternative power
How new truck purchases drive down diesel costs industrywide
Love them or hate them, fleets adopting renewable alternative fuels are reducing overall diesel demand. Here is how it impacts your bottom line.
June 17, 2026
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Autonomous
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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Growth strategies
More loads, tighter cash: Why trucking growth can be a financial trap
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