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Fuel Smarts•by Deborah Lockridge•December 22, 2025

From Truck APUs to Intelligent Engines: NACFE Updates Idle Reduction Report

Idle reduction for heavy-duty trucks has come a long way. An updated playbook from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency explains what technologies deliver results today — and what’s coming next.

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Safety & Compliance•by Deborah Lockridge•December 19, 2025

White House Pushes for Marijuana Reclassification

President Donald Trump on December 18 signed an executive order to force the administration to move forward in reclassifying marijuana as a less-dangerous drug. However, that order does not legalize its use at the federal level, and what effect the move may have on commercial driver drug testing is unclear.

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Red Kodiak autonomous truck pulling trailer that says "self-driving truck"
Fleet Management•by Staff•December 18, 2025

Kodiak AI and Verizon Team Up for Autonomous Truck Connectivity

A deal with Verizon provides the connectivity critical for Kodiak’s Assisted Autonomy technology, allowing remote operators to quickly review camera feeds and sensor data and guide autonomous trucks through defined scenarios.

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DHL Tesla Semi.
Fuel Smarts•by News/Media Release•December 16, 2025

DHL Supply Chain Takes Delivery of First Tesla Semi

The new heavy-duty electric vehicle expands DHL’s Class 8 EV fleet and advances its decarbonization goals.

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Volvo Group distribution center in Tacoma, Washington.
Maintenance•by News/Media Release•December 16, 2025

Volvo to Open Parts Distribution Center in Tacoma, Washington

The new facility will be the primary North American distribution center for 240 Volvo, Mack, Volvo Penta and Volvo Construction Equipment Dealers.

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Safety & Compliance•by News/Media Release•December 16, 2025

PrePass Adds Driver Compliance Technology With Acquisition of FleetDrive 360

PrePass is expanding its compliance offerings with the acquisition of FleetDrive 360, a provider of FMCSA and DOT compliance technology for fleets.

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Volvo VNL.
Equipment•by News/Media Release•December 15, 2025

Koch Trucking Orders 185 Volvo VNLs

Koch Trucking operates a modern fleet, all three years old or newer, with a longstanding commitment to investing in vehicles that maximize uptime, safety, and reliability.

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Compressed natural gas fueling station with truck at fueling island dispensing renewable natural gas
Fuel Smarts•by Staff•December 15, 2025

Where Can Fleets Find Natural Gas Refueling Stations for Heavy-Duty Trucks?

The Transport Project reports close to 1,400 natural gas stations are set to serve the clean transport Industry in 2026. How many of those are publicly accessible to heavy-duty trucks?

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Fleet Management•by News/Media Release•December 12, 2025

Ryder Announces CEO Succession Plan

Ryder System Chairman and CEO Robert Sanchez will retire on March 31, 2026, and President and Chief Operating Officer John Diez will assume the CEO role

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Red Rizon cab-over electric box truck with a Republic Master Chefs-branded cargo box parked in a lot at night.
Fuel Smarts•by News/Media Release•December 12, 2025

Rizon Accelerates its U.S. Footprint with New Dealerships

Rizon is expanding its North American footprint with new fleet deliveries and dealer additions, including customers in California.

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