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Safety & Compliancefrom News/Media ReleaseFebruary 12, 2026

FMCSA Revokes Another Nine Electronic Logging Devices

Motor carriers using the affected ELDs must switch to paper logs immediately and install compliant devices by April 14 to avoid out-of-service violations.

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 Illustration showing a driver behind the wheel, DOT offices, and examples of problematic non domiciled CDL
Driversby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 12, 2026

FMCSA Locks in Non-Domiciled CDL Restrictions

After a legal pause last fall, FMCSA has finalized its rule limiting non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses. The agency says the change closes a safety gap, and its revised economic analysis suggests workforce effects will be more gradual than first thought.

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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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