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Driving a truck or a van is a difficult job that requires constant focus. A new report from Geotab shows exactly how quickly things can go wrong on the road. Geotab analyzed data from millions of vehicles to find a "five-second window" that predicts a ... Read More »
The Changing World of Commercial Insurance In the past, insurance companies decided your rates based on general statistics. They would look at your age, your location, and the type of truck you drove. If other people with similar trucks had accidents, your rates would go ... Read More »
Solving the Driver Shortage with Better Tools In 2026, the trucking industry is facing a major challenge: finding and keeping great drivers. For a long time, companies thought the only way to keep drivers was to offer more money. While pay is important, modern fleet ... Read More »
The Silent Danger on the Road Driver fatigue is a serious threat. It is a quiet killer for many fleets. Traditionally, we noticed tiredness only after it was obvious. Managers watched for lane drifting or frequent yawning. Unfortunately, by that time, the risk of an ... Read More »
The End of the Paper Trail The Department of Transportation is finally moving into the modern age. For years, fleet managers have balanced mountains of paperwork and clunky legacy systems. However, the FMCSA is now rolling out a new platform called Motus. This system replaces ... Read More »
The Evolution of Real-Time Driver Coaching The landscape of fleet safety is shifting from reactive analysis to proactive intervention. On March 10, 2026, Samsara announced the launch of new automated coaching features designed to scale personalized feedback across large operations. These tools utilize "Physical AI" ... Read More »
If your fleet includes both semi-trucks and construction equipment like backhoes, you know the struggle. Usually, you need two or three different systems just to see where your assets are. Geotab just launched "Geotab Build" to solve this. It is a single platform that handles ... Read More »
Geotab’s "2026 State of Commercial Transportation" report recently shared some incredible news for the trucking industry. Their five-year study shows that collisions per million miles dropped by 38.7% across North America between 2021 and 2025. This is not just a small dip; it is a ... Read More »
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Most fleets take a preventive approach to maintenance – pulling a truck off the road for scheduled service based on a predetermined number of miles or hours in operation. Unfortunately, when minor problems arise between service intervals, what started as a minor issue can rapidly ... Read More »
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