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The official account for FleetOwner magazine. Leader in #trucking industry news, #diesel fuel economy, #technology and the advancement of #electrictrucks.
Fort Atkinson, WI
Joined August 2008
AltLINE analyzed nearly 100,000 reviews to identify top-rated truck stops and rest areas across the U.S., with Waynesville, North Carolina, leading at 4.7 stars. Read the full analysis here: https://t.co/1h2AILVkkq
#TruckStops #FleetManagement #DriverResources #TruckingIndustry
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Nearly 100,000 Google Maps reviews were analyzed to identify the best and worst rest stops and truck stops across the country.
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Trucking tech is evolving fast. From AI-driven TMS and smarter load boards to fleet-safe navigation and safety tools, fleets have more power than ever. Read the latest updates: https://t.co/CodcCcB4Zr
#TruckingTech #FleetManagement #AI #LogisticsInnovation #TransportationSafety
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Trucking technology updates provide fleet operators with insights into fresher load board rates, advanced TMS features, and safety reporting.
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Fleets are exploring electrification—the 2026 Silverado EV Trail Boss offers towing power, range, and innovative features for commercial use. Jade Brasher breaks down its capabilities. ➡️ https://t.co/5zlagfF0ka
#Trucking #FleetManagement #EVTrucks #ElectricVehicles #FleetOwner
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The 2026 Silverado EV Trail Boss combines robust performance with advanced technology, including up to 760 hp, 12,500-lb. towing capacity. This review highlights its driving dynamics...
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Driver shortages meet regulatory hurdles: FMCSA’s Safe Driver Apprenticeship Program struggles to collect data on under-21 CDL drivers. David Heller highlights the safety and training challenges. ➡️ https://t.co/HHTaZd51vW
#Trucking #FleetManagement #DriverTraining #CDL #Safety
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The Safe Driver Apprenticeship Program highlights industry tension between addressing driver shortages and maintaining safety standards.
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How well do you know the history of trucking unions? 🛻 Take FleetOwner’s quiz to test your knowledge of the events shaping drivers, fleets, and labor. ➡️ https://t.co/4teDEi9F6T
#Trucking #FleetManagement #LaborRelations
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Test your knowledge of unions in the trucking industry and their complicated history.
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Fleets are embracing automation—modern TMS platforms, real-time freight matching, and fraud prevention are reshaping operations. Jeremy Wolfe dives into how carriers like Prime and DAT are leading the way. ➡️ https://t.co/M3Q3tEJoP9
#Trucking #FleetManagement #Automation
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Carriers and technology providers are modernizing their platforms and automating freight transactions. Freight matching, data integration, and defenses against freight fraud are...
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Fleetio expands into Canada for faster maintenance, ATD adds Double Coin tires, Freightliner rolls out LED headlights on M2 Plus trucks, and Bridgestone launches the Firestone FS592 with Enliten tech. Read more: https://t.co/e0CHdFSLJv
#FleetManagement #Trucking #Equipment
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Canadian fleets and U.S. operators can now leverage improved tires, maintenance tracking, and LED lighting across medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
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Spot rates are rising, giving for-hire fleets some relief amid tight capacity. Editor Jeremy Wolfe breaks down gains across dry van, reefer, and flatbed segments. Read more: https://t.co/pGwv9pesmP
#Trucking #FleetManagement #SpotMarket
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Last week, spot rates increased across all three major equipment types. Volumes increased for both the dry van and refrigerated segments.
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Fleets are navigating the shift to alternative-fueled trucks. Michael Roeth, executive director of NACFE, shares key data from Run on Less – Messy Middle on successes, challenges, and trends. Read more: https://t.co/HLmVNPpdMU
#Trucking #FleetManagement #AlternativeFuels
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NACFE’s Run on Less – Messy Middle is complete, and the team is digging into fleet data before releasing insights later this month.
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Diesel prices are dropping across most U.S. regions, while gasoline ticks up slightly. Digital Editor Jenna Hume breaks down the latest EIA and AAA data and what it means for fleet operations. Read more: https://t.co/ujRCwowxmg
#Trucking #FleetManagement #FuelPrices
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Regional fuel trends show the biggest diesel drops in the Rockies and Midwest, with varying gasoline changes across the country.
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Trucking faces overcapacity, shifting emissions regs, and trailer manufacturing changes. On The Fleet Lead, Josh Fisher and editors discuss what fleets need to know. 🎧 Listen: https://t.co/MiP2grgBN9
#Trucking #FleetManagement #TrailerManufacturing
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The Fleet Lead’s team of transportation experts breaks down some of the industry’s hottest topics today: re-shoring manufacturing, trucking’s overcapacity problem, English proficiency...
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🚨 NHTSA recalls alert: Altec aerial devices and Toyota Tacoma models affected. Risks include fire hazards and steering issues. Fleet owners—inspect and address ASAP. Read more: https://t.co/SQ3NpZ0XB2
#FleetSafety #VehicleRecall #TruckingNews
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NHTSA recalls for Altec aerial devices and Toyota Tacoma highlight potential fire, crash, and safety risks for commercial fleets.
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Fleets can boost efficiency by optimizing internal processes—from workflow reviews to cross-training staff. Gino Fontana shares strategies for stronger operations. Read more: https://t.co/QD20bVCtfg
#FleetManagement #TruckingIndustry #OperationalEfficiency #Logistics
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Improving workflow, leveraging technology, and cross-training employees can strengthen fleet operations during uncertain market conditions.
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Automation is changing how carriers, brokers, and shippers interact—from real-time tracking to digital rate negotiations. Executives need to know the risks and opportunities. Read more: https://t.co/V1xC6izxUY
#Trucking #FleetManagement #LogisticsTech
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The way that carriers, brokers, and shippers interact is becoming more automated. Freight tracking and bot-driven rate negotiations are more prevalent today.
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The 25% tariff on medium- and heavy-duty trucks is delayed until Nov. 1—impacting fleet costs and supply chains. Fleet managers need to understand the implications. Read more: https://t.co/nSP4hCL1rt
#TruckingIndustry #FleetManagement #SupplyChain
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After the original October 1 truck tariff deadline passed, the Trump administration announced that all medium- and heavy-duty trucks will instead face a 25% import fee starting...
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Class 8 truck orders plunged 44% year-over-year in September. ACT Research attributes this to the longest for-hire downturn in history, with freight rates trailing inflation levels. Read more: https://t.co/6lFcPjHbdh
#Trucking #FleetManagement #Equipment
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Preliminary numbers from ACT Research found that North America's net Class 8 orders in September was down 44% year over year, which the firm called "a challenging start to the...
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Rising maintenance costs and breakdowns are squeezing fleets. Jane Clark, Senior VP at NationaLease, explains how AI can predict failures, optimize repairs, and cut downtime: https://t.co/kPNYJRs9FE
#Trucking #FleetMgmt #AIInnovation
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Predictive maintenance powered by AI enables fleets to forecast parts failures and optimize repairs.
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Leadership shifts are reshaping trucking. TCA President Jim Ward is set to retire, marking the end of an era. FleetOwner’s Josh Fisher breaks down what his departure means for carriers: https://t.co/emdXqwKLIO
#Trucking #Leadership #FleetManagement
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Truckload Carriers Association forms search committee to find the next leader for the nearly 90-year-old North American trucking trade organization. Ward took over TCA after leading...
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Isuzu just broke ground on a $280M facility in South Carolina to build diesel, gas, & electric trucks—all under one roof. Read @FleetOwner’s coverage by Jade Brasher: 🔗 https://t.co/VFfeMfiEHr
#Trucking #FleetNews #EVTrucks #Manufacturing #Isuzu
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Isuzu has initiated construction on a $280 million manufacturing plant in Greenville County, South Carolina, aiming to produce 50,000 trucks annually by 2030, creating over 700...
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The trucking industry is shifting fast — with key leadership changes at #Daimler, #Volvo, and #DHL shaping the future. Here's FleetOwner’s latest on who’s stepping up and what it means for the road ahead: https://t.co/KKVORNRWrl
#Trucking #Leadership #Logistics #FleetManagement
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Daimler, Volvo Group, and DHL announce executive promotions impacting operations, public affairs, and industry strategy.
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