The Problem With Traditional Maintenance For a long time, fleet managers followed a simple rule: change the oil every 5,000 miles and check the brakes once a year. This is called "preventive maintenance," and while it sounds smart, it is no longer enough to keep ... Read More »

The Hidden Enemy in Your Tires When it comes to managing a fleet, the biggest enemy might not be rising fuel prices or aging trucks. It might be simple, invisible air. If your tire pressure is too low, you are wasting money every single mile. ... 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 »

Let’s be honest: being a fleet professional is a bit like being a superhero, but instead of a cool cape, you get a stack of incident reports and a coffee habit that would concern a cardiologist. You spend your days obsessing over following distances, harsh ... Read More »

Managing a service truck often feels like a giant puzzle. You need many different tools to finish a job. Most trucks carry a separate air compressor and a generator. They might also carry a welder and a battery booster. These heavy tools take up a ... Read More »

For U.S. truck and van fleet operators, fuel isn't just an expense—it’s often the single largest variable cost on the balance sheet. In an era of fluctuating energy prices and tightening margins, simply having a "gas card" in the glovebox isn't enough. The difference between ... Read More »

A Simpler Way to Brand Your Fleet Isuzu Commercial Truck of America just made life easier for fleet managers. They launched a new national graphics program with a company called Wrapmate. Now, you can pick out your truck and your business branding at the same ... Read More »

In the fast-paced world of fleet, your operation is only as good as its uptime. As fleet managers, you are constantly balancing the scales between rising operational costs, a tightening regulatory environment, and the persistent pressure to deliver on time, every time. While technology has ... Read More »

Most truck breakdowns happen when you least expect them. In fact, new data from HVI on Why Preventive Maintenance Fails shows that 82% of truck breakdowns happen between your normal check-ups. This means your regular oil changes aren't enough to stop most problems. To keep ... Read More »