As fleets head into 2026 with tighter budgets, longer vehicle hold times, and tougher service-call schedules, upfitters are offering a combination of heavy-duty engineering and trade-specific design and winning over a new generation of fleet managers. Adrian Steel's flagship Next Gen Shelving line is built ... Read More »
The Problem With App Overload For years, the trend in the trucking and logistics world was to find a specific app for every single problem. If you needed to track fuel, you bought one software package. If you wanted to monitor driver safety, you installed ... Read More »
More Than Just Annoying Beeps Modern safety technology is more than just a series of annoying beeps in the cabin. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, or ADAS, are now standard in most new Class 1 through 6 vehicles. These systems help drivers avoid common mistakes on ... Read More »
The End of the Paperwork Mountain Managing a fleet of Class 1 to 6 trucks often feels like being buried under a mountain of paper. If you feel like you spend your whole life looking at spreadsheets, you are not alone. Recent research from Ford ... Read More »
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 Reality of "Sticker Shock" When you look at the price of a new electric van in 2026, it is easy to get nervous. A gas-powered Ford Transit might cost around $47,000. Meanwhile, an electric version or a specialized BrightDrop Zevo can start much higher. ... Read More »
The Little Van That Could (And Will Again) Big news just came out of Work Truck Week 2026. Ram is bringing back a fan favorite. They are officially relaunching the ProMaster City van for the 2027 model year. Many people were sad when it was ... Read More »
Hands on the Wheel in Indy The streets of Indianapolis were very busy this month during the Work Truck Week 2026 Ride & Drive event. Fleet managers had a rare chance to test 16 different vehicles in real-world conditions. While diesel trucks were present, the ... Read More »
A New Powerhouse in the Truck World The world of Class 3 to 5 trucks is about to change in a very big way. On April 1, 2026, a new holding company called ARCHION will officially begin its operations. This company brings together two former ... Read More »
Managing a delivery fleet is a tough job. You need your trucks to run every single day. A broken truck means lost money and late orders. Isuzu is fixing this problem with new technology. The 2026 Isuzu NPR now uses artificial intelligence to stay healthy. ... Read More »

