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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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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 29, 2026

AI is Reshaping Trucking in 2026, from the Back Office to the Shop

Trucking’s biggest technology shifts in 2026 have one thing in common: artificial intelligence.

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Safety & Complianceby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 28, 2026

6 Regulatory Changes for Trucking to Watch in 2026

After a year of what safety and compliance expert Brandon Wiseman calls “regulatory turbulence,” what should trucking companies be keeping an eye on in 2026 when it comes to federal safety regulations?

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 27, 2026

Why Small Trucking Fleets Are Still Standing [Commentary]

Why discipline, relationships, and focus have mattered more than size for smaller trucking fleets during the freight recession.

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Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 2, 2026

Will We See a Heavy-Duty Truck Pre-Buy in 2026?

As we enter 2026, we have a little more clarity than we had before on how the EPA under Trump will change 2027 emissions. But there’s still a lot we don’t know.

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Driversby Deborah LockridgeDecember 30, 2025

Will FMCSA’s Driver-Oriented Enforcement Initiatives Affect Capacity?

The Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration took several actions in 2025 to tighten enforcement of regulations for commercial drivers. Will those affect trucking capacity in 2026?

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Fleet Managementby Ben WilkensDecember 23, 2025

Phishing Emails and Missing Trailers Are Part of the Same Fleet Security Problem

Cyber-enabled cargo theft shows why converged security is becoming essential for trucking fleets, linking cybersecurity, operations, and physical safeguards.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeDecember 22, 2025

Beyond the Spot Rate Spike: What Freight Capacity and 2026 Look Like for Trucking

A late-year spot rate surge has drawn attention, but analysts say the bigger story is slower freight demand, shrinking capacity, and what that means for trucking heading into 2026.

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Safety & Complianceby Jack RobertsDecember 17, 2025

Why is Volvo Working on Pet Safety in Trucks?

Volvo Trucks North America is partnering with the Center for Pet Safety to help keep our four-legged friends safe when they’re on the road with their driver-owners.

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Driversby Deborah LockridgeDecember 15, 2025

Q&A: Lisa Kelly Explains Ice Road Trucking, Reality TV Editing, and Life as a Female Driver

Lisa Kelly talks to HDT about the return of the show Ice Road Truckers, what really happens on the ice roads, how reality TV shapes drivers’ stories, and the career she’s built beyond the show.

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