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Fleet Managementby StaffFebruary 12, 2026

After Three Years of Pressure, Motor Carriers and Brokers See Early Signs of a Turn

Survey data show carriers and brokers expect improving demand in 2026, even as rates lag and capital investment remains on hold.

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Samsara Coach driver coaching system.
Safety & Compliancefrom News/Media ReleaseFebruary 11, 2026

Samsara Taps Nascar Champ Jesse Love as its First Driver Coaching Avatar

A new AI-powered coaching platform from Samsara uses real-time voice agents and digital avatars to strengthen driver safety and scale fleet training.

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Fleet Managementfrom News/Media ReleaseFebruary 11, 2026

Geotab Launches AI-Powered GO Focus Pro Dash Cam With 360-Degree Visibility

Geotab launches GO Focus Pro, an AI-powered 360-degree dash cam designed to reduce collisions, prevent fraud, and protect fleets from nuclear verdict risk.

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Phillips Connect TrailerID.
Equipmentfrom News/Media ReleaseFebruary 11, 2026

Phillips Connect TrailerID Automates Trailer Pairing to Cut Errors and Boost Fleet Visibility

New hardware-and-software solution from Phillips Connect confirms tractor-trailer connections automatically, eliminating manual driver input and improving compliance, dispatch accuracy, security, and billing.

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Knowledge Hub fleet intelligence system.
Fleet Managementfrom News/Media ReleaseFebruary 10, 2026

Augment Launches Freight-Native Knowledge Hub to Preserve Operational Know-How

Knowledge Hub is designed to turn scattered tribal knowledge into execution-ready intelligence and help logistics teams make faster, more consistent decisions.

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Avery Vise, FTR vice president of trucking.
Fleet Managementfrom News/Media ReleaseFebruary 10, 2026

FTR: Trucking Conditions Hit Four-Year High as Rates and Capacity Tighten

Improving freight rates and tighter capacity push FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index to its highest level in nearly four years.

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Sidekick fifth-wheel attachment for forklifts.
Equipmentfrom News/Media ReleaseFebruary 10, 2026

Sidekick Introduces Forklift-Operated Trailer Movers for Safer Yard Operations

A new, hands-free, self-locking fifth-wheel attachment helps facilities reposition trailers without tractors or chains.

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Quester fleet maintenance dashboard.
Fleet Managementfrom News/Media ReleaseFebruary 10, 2026

Questar Predictive Fleet Health Platform Now Available Through Geotab Marketplace

Quester’s AI-driven maintenance insights aim to help fleets reduce unplanned downtime, improve repair planning, and better understand the true cost of maintenance decisions.

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2026 Mack Pioneer
Equipmentfrom News/Media ReleaseFebruary 10, 2026

Mack Extends Partnership as Official Hauler of Nascar

A new, multi-year renewal deal will keep Mack in place as Nascar’s official hauler.

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Fleet Managementfrom News/Media ReleaseFebruary 9, 2026

Truckload Carriers Association Names Jim Mullen President

Mullen has trucking experience with government, associations, trucking companies and suppliers.

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