For small and mid-size fleets, the dash cam has quietly become one of the most important pieces of hardware in the truck. It settles "not-at-fault" disputes, lowers insurance exposure, and increasingly coaches drivers before a near-miss becomes a claim. Geotab's newest device, the GO Focus ... Read More »

A truck breaking down on the side of the road is never just a mechanical problem. It is a missed appointment, a frustrated customer, an emergency tow bill, and a technician who cannot complete their work. For small fleets, a single unexpected breakdown can derail ... Read More »

Your drivers are your most valuable assets. They are also one of your biggest liability risks. Motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of work-related deaths in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In 2024, distracted driving alone killed ... Read More »

Walk into any commercial dealership today and try to order a new work truck without forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, or lane departure warning. In most cases, you can't. These features have become standard equipment on nearly every new medium-duty and heavy-duty truck on ... Read More »

The clock is ticking for fleet managers. The Environmental Protection Agency confirmed it will hold the 2027 deadline for its new heavy-duty NOx emissions standard. The rule takes effect for model year 2027 trucks. That gives fleet owners and operators a shrinking window to act ... Read More »

Overcoming the Juggling Act of Fleet Management Running a vocational fleet is a complex balancing act. Fleet managers are constantly forced to wear multiple hats, handling everything from human resources and scheduling to unexpected mechanical repairs. According to industry research, operators spend over 23 hours ... Read More »

The Costly Threat of Severe Hail For vocational fleet managers, severe weather is one of the most unpredictable threats to daily business. Convective storms can form rapidly, bringing heavy rain, high winds, and destructive hail. When a surprise hailstorm hits a region, unprotected vehicles can ... Read More »

A Shift Toward Holding Assets Longer For years, the standard rule for fleet managers was simple. You bought new work trucks, drove them for a set number of miles, and replaced them before things started to break. Today, that traditional timeline is changing. Data from ... 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 »

Stop Staring at the Map Most business owners who buy a new fleet tracking system use it for just one thing. They open up the live map to see where their trucks are located at that exact moment. While knowing your vehicle locations is helpful, ... Read More »