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Sponsoredby Kristy CoffmanMarch 9, 2026

Smarter Maintenance Strategies to Keep Trucks Rolling

In today’s cost-conscious market, fleets are finding new ways to get more value from every truck on the road. See how smarter maintenance strategies can boost uptime, control costs and drive stronger long-term returns.

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Sponsoredby StaffJanuary 19, 2026

Basic Tracking vs Next Generation Fleet Technology

Fleet software is getting more sophisticated and effective than ever, tying big data models together to transform maintenance, safety, and the value of your existing tech stack. Fleet technology upgrades are undoubtedly an investment, but updated technology can offer a much higher return. Read how upgrading your fleet technology can increase the return on your investment.

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Mack Protect for MD Series.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 12, 2026

Mack Introduces Mack Protect Collision Mitigation System for MD Series

Mack Trucks has expanded its proprietary Mack Protect collision mitigation platform to the Mack MD Series, bringing heavy-duty safety technology to medium-duty trucks operating in urban and regional environments.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 5, 2026

Bison Transport, Mill Creek Motor Freight Win TCA Fleet Safety Awards Grand Prize

Two Canadian fleets earned the Grand Prize in the Truckload Carriers Association’s 2025 Fleet Safety Awards, recognizing the industry’s top safety performance based on accident frequency and safety programs.

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Illustration with safety cones, false logbooks, CVSA logo
Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 3, 2026

CVSA Issues New Inspection Guidance on ELD Tampering, False Logs

New guidance for commercial vehicle inspectors distinguishes between more traditional logbook violations and tampered ELD data that can result in mandatory 10-hour out-of-service orders.

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 Truck with door open and enforcement officer talking to driver about ELD
NewsFebruary 26, 2026

FMCSA Reinstates Field Warrior ELD to Registered Device List

One electronic logging device has been reinstated to the FMCSA's list of registered ELDs.

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Daimler Truck camera system.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 25, 2026

Daimler Truck North America Adds 360-Degree Exterior Camera System to Vocational, Medium-Duty Trucks

Daimler’s new factory-installed system integrates side and forward-facing cameras with in-cab touchscreen to improve jobsite visibility and reduce upfit complexity.

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Kodiak Autonomous Truck
Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 20, 2026

Kodiak Integrates HAAS Alert’s Safety Cloud into Autonomous Trucking Platform

Kodiak has integrated HAAS Alert’s Safety Cloud platform into its autonomous vehicle control system to send real-time digital hazard alerts to nearby motorists.

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Videosby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 20, 2026

The New Cargo Theft Playbook — And How Fleets Can Fight Back

Cargo theft has shifted from parking-lot break-ins to organized international schemes using double brokering, phishing, and even spoofing tracking signals. In this HDT Talks Trucking video podcast episode, cargo-theft investigator Scott Cornell explains what’s changed and what fleets need to do now.

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Illustration with safety cones in background, Roadcheck logo, cargo tiedowns, and officer checking driver logs
Newsby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 18, 2026

International Roadcheck 2026 to Target ELD Tampering and Cargo Securement

What fleets need to know about CVSA’s 72-hour inspection blitz and this year’s enforcement priorities.

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