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Werner CEO Derek Leathers answers a question during a session at the WEX OTR Summit
Fleet Management•by Deborah Lockridge•October 9, 2025

5 Questions for Werner’s Derek Leathers on Culture, Leadership, and What Keeps Him Up at Night

Werner Enterprises CEO Derek Leathers on truck drivers, leadership, nuclear verdicts and more.

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Fleet Management•by Deborah Lockridge•October 8, 2025

Senate Confirms New Head of Multimodal Freight Office

“Industry has long lamented the fact that ‘freight doesn’t vote.’ The introduction of the Freight Office was hailed as finally giving a voice to freight," said Michael Rutherford, the new Assistant Secretary for Multimodal Freight Infrastructure & Policy.

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Hyroad Energy hydrogen fuel cell truck.
Fuel Smarts•by News/Media Release•October 8, 2025

Hyroad Energy Acquires Nikola Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks

Hyroad Energy said its acquisition of 113 Nikola hydrogen fuel cell trucks will help accelerate the deployment of zero-emission commercial fleets.

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Illustration of cargo containers and graphs showing import trends
Fleet Management•by News/Media Release•October 8, 2025

Monthly Imports Expected to Drop as Tariffs Continue to Rise

“This year’s peak season has come and gone, largely due to retailers frontloading imports ahead of reciprocal tariffs taking effect,” said the National Retail Foundation's Jonathan Gold about expected imports into the nation's ports.

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Illustration of a padlock and interior of a trailer
Fleet Management•by Deborah Lockridge•October 8, 2025

From Tequila to Electronics, Cargo Thieves Are Exploiting Weak Links in the Supply Chain

What the American Transportation Research Institute learned about cargo theft trends and prevention strategies in a new report.

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Photo of TCA Chairman Jim Ward
Fleet Management•by Staff•October 8, 2025

Truckload Carriers Association President Jim Ward to Retire

The Truckload Carriers Association is on the hunt for a new president with the announcement that TCA President Jim Ward will retire in the coming months.

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Derek Barrs testifying in a Senate Committee
Safety & Compliance•by Deborah Lockridge•October 8, 2025

Trucking Groups Applaud Confirmation of Derek Barrs as FMCSA Administrator

Derek Barrs, a veteran of highway safety and trucking policy, has been confirmed as FMCSA Administrator. Trucking and commercial vehicle enforcement both have supported his nomination..

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Smith System.

Smith System Acquires Utilimarc

Smith System said its acquisition of Utilimarc creates the trucking industry’s only integrated driver safety and fleet analytics platform.

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WattEV truck charging.
Fuel Smarts•by News/Media Release•October 7, 2025

WattEV Announces EV Truck Energy Consumption Record

WattEV’s new energy consumption record is triggering a move to double charging capacity at its San Bernardino depot to meet EV trucking demand growth.

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Illustration of Wex EFS card and Trucker Path app
Fleet Management•by News/Media Release•October 7, 2025

Wex Partners with Trucker Path to Boost Fleet Efficiency and Driver Experience

Through a new alliance with Trucker Path, Wex over-the-road customers get discounted access to truck-safe navigation, parking availability, and live hazard updates powered by input from more than a million drivers.

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