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ATRI President Rebecca Brewster will retire in 2027 after decades of leading trucking industry research, signaling a major leadership transition for one of the sector’s key data organizations. Read more: bit.ly/3QlH41E #Trucking #Leadership #ATRI

As fleets push into EVs, GM is retiring GM Envolve for a unified GM Fleet—simplifying access to vehicles, financing, and EV support. Read more: bit.ly/4u2bS65 #Trucking #FleetManagement

NHTSA is issuing new commercial vehicle recalls affecting Ford, Ram, International, and Pierce models, underscoring ongoing safety risks tied to key components across fleets. Read more: bit.ly/4u243NH #Trucking #Safety

Distracted driving remains a top safety risk in trucking, pushing fleets to reinforce year-round policies, training, and accountability to reduce preventable incidents. Read more: bit.ly/3OACLPi #Trucking #Safety #FleetManagement

Fleet operations are under pressure from regulation, safety expectations, and workforce strain, making industry events key opportunities for fleets to benchmark practices and sharpen performance. Read more: bit.ly/4u5VKAB #Trucking #Safety #FleetManagement

Diesel prices are tightening fleet margins, pushing operators to focus on fuel efficiency through smarter routing, driver behavior, and disciplined maintenance to control costs in a volatile market. Read more: bit.ly/4tfPo1o #Trucking #FuelCosts #FleetManagement

Inspection pressure is rising ahead of Roadcheck 2026, and fleets relying on last-minute fixes risk violations—year-round maintenance and driver training are the levers to reduce inspection frequency. Read more: bit.ly/3OhEDfX #Trucking #Safety #FleetManagement

Verified Carrier launched Verified Pickup to add driver-level freight verification at pickup, strengthening identity checks and reducing fraud risk in an increasingly security-focused supply chain. Read more: bit.ly/4toP7cE #Trucking #SupplyChain #FreightSecurity

ATRI's 2026 research priorities center on safety, regulation, and cost pressures shaping trucking, with fleets seeking better data and practical tools to manage compliance and efficiency. Read more: bit.ly/4mNEjCs #Trucking #Safety #Regulations

NMFTA is redesigning its website to streamline motor carrier access and simplify navigation for key freight tools and resources as industry systems continue modernizing. Read more: bit.ly/4csex1B #Trucking #Logistics #SupplyChain

Regulatory enforcement and carrier compliance are tightening across trucking, with growing focus on driver documentation standards and chameleon carriers operating under multiple identities. Listen and subscribe: bit.ly/3OM9CAP #Trucking #Compliance #FleetManagement

Tightening capacity and regulatory pressure are pushing freight toward an upcycle, with J.B. Hunt seeing stronger demand and less price-driven competition. Read more: bit.ly/4sEkcaS #Trucking #FreightMarket

EPA 2027 NOx rules are locking in, pushing fleets to secure 2026 builds early as delays risk higher truck costs and tighter OEM capacity. Read more: bit.ly/4tgKxwN #Trucking #FleetManagement

The #trucking industry is under pressure to do more with less, and fleets are using AI and telematics to improve uptime and ROI. This article breaks down how to turn data into real operational gains. Read more: fleetowner.com/perspectives/i… #FleetManagement #Telematics #AI

Small carriers can’t afford to fall behind the technology curve. EIC Josh Fisher breaks down how moving from EDI to API can simplify operations and boost efficiency. Read more: fleetowner.com/technology/tel… #Trucking #Logistics #FleetManagement #SupplyChain

Fleets are looking for ways to increase the residual value of their assets. This Fleet Lead podcast explores how van interior upfits can boost residual value and improve long-term ROI for fleets. Read more: fleetowner.com/equipment/pick… #FleetManagement #Trucking #FleetOwner

Trucking is seeing a wave of consolidation and tech-driven partnerships. FleetOwner covers new deals involving Carrier Logistics, Truckstop, and TA Dedicated. Read more: fleetowner.com/news/mergers-a… #Trucking #Freight #Logistics #SupplyChain #AI #Transportation

The trucking industry is in the middle of a tech-driven shift. FleetOwner’s latest piece looks at how tech companies are advancing fleet payments, AI, and security. Read more: fleetowner.com/technology/new… #Trucking #FleetManagement #Logistics #AI #Telematics #SupplyChain

Freight markets are shifting fast in 2026—so how are the top fleets responding? FleetOwner breaks down the latest #FleetOwner500 rankings for for-hire general freight fleets and what they signal for the industry. Take a look: bit.ly/4mExjYy #Trucking #Logistics

Freight markets are moving in different directions—dry van and reefer spot rates are easing while flatbed continues to gain momentum. Here's what’s driving the split and what it means for capacity. Read more: bit.ly/488kEa5 #Trucking #Freight #Logistics #SupplyChain