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Illustration of a dispatcher viewing load schedules and a route map, with connected icons representing dispatch, trailer tracking, maintenance, documents, and billing.
Fleet Management•by Deborah Lockridge•November 9, 2026

Does Your Trucking Fleet Need a New TMS?

Artificial intelligence and better integrations promise less busywork and more useful data. Can your TMS help your company solve problems? Do you need additional vendors or an upgrade? Or is it time to look for a new platform?

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HDT Cyber Stop graphic pairing a laptop displaying binary code with a person using a clipboard to inspect a truck chassis, against a background of padlock icons.
Fleet Management•by Kenneth A. Heskett, cybersecurity engineer, NMFTA•November 2, 2026

Give Your Trucking Fleet a Cybersecurity Walkaround

Your fleet's cybersecurity policies may look good on paper. These seven checks can help you find out whether they’re working.

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A GP Transco tractor-trailer crosses a bridge over a river, with trailer side skirts visible beneath the white trailer.
Fuel Smarts•by Deborah Lockridge•October 27, 2026

How GP Transco Builds Fuel Savings a Fraction at a Time

Aerodynamic specs, solar panels, and driver incentives help GP Transco turn small efficiency gains into savings it can reinvest in its people.

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Fleet Management•by Jake Dettmer, Optimal Dynamics•October 27, 2026

Your Trucks Are Busy. That Doesn’t Mean They’re Winning.

High utilization doesn’t always mean strong margins. Looking beyond the current load can help fleets make better dispatch decisions and get more value from each truck’s time.

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Man with police badge on his arm by an open commercial truck door examining paperwork
•by Tim Adam, J.J. Keller•October 15, 2026

When Language Stops the Truck: The Return of ELP Out-of-Service Orders

English language proficiency rules for commercial drivers aren’t new, but renewed out-of-service enforcement has raised the stakes. Here’s what carriers need to know before a driver reaches a roadside inspection.

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Georgia state trooper inspecting the tires on a tractor-trailer at a weigh station
Maintenance•by Dan Mladenovic, Millennials Maintenance•October 6, 2026

What an Out-of-Service Order Really Costs, and How to Plan for One

The repair invoice is the first number you see — and often one of the smallest. Here’s what else an out-of-service order can cost a fleet, and how planning can reduce the damage.

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White Tesla Semi electric truck on display on a show floor
Equipment•by Staff•September 30, 2026

Fleet Economics Shape Electric Truck Outlook

ACT Research expects costs, charging infrastructure, and technology improvements to drive zero-emission commercial vehicle adoption as federal regulations and incentives retreat.

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Cyberstop column illustration showing multi factor authorization
Fleet Management•by Kenneth A. Heskett, cybersecurity engineer, NMFTA•September 29, 2026

How MFA Helps Protect Trucking Fleets

Multi-factor authentication adds protection when passwords are stolen. Here’s how it works and where fleets should start.

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Three generic semi-trucks break through a fractured wall against a dark blue digital background, symbolizing trucking technology overcoming data silos.
Fleet Management•by Brian Cupp, IntelliTrans•September 28, 2026

How Better Freight Data Helps Trucking Teams Get Ahead of Disruption

Trucking and logistics teams have plenty of data. The problem is getting the right information in front of the right people soon enough to act. Better-connected data can help teams spot trouble earlier and make smarter decisions before small problems become big ones.

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Illustration of a Freightliner used truck emerging from a SelecTrucks shop, with graphics saying "For Sale" and colorful cubes with math symbols
Equipment•by Lauren Fletcher•September 22, 2026

Used-Truck Remarketing Math Is Changing

Used-truck value is no longer just a concern at trade-in. Decisions made throughout a truck’s first life can influence what it’s worth years later.

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