The High Cost of PTO Idling Running a heavy truck engine just to power small job site tools is like using a sledgehammer to drive a thumbtack. Traditional power take-off systems force diesel engines to idle for hours while crews work nearby. Fortunately, lithium-ion auxiliary ... Read More »

Fuel is one of the largest operating expenses for any small fleet. For many businesses, it represents nearly a quarter of total vehicle costs. Yet a surprising number of small fleet operators still manage fuel spending with personal credit cards, cash receipts, or reimbursement forms. ... 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 »

The New Reality of Fleet Insurance The world of commercial insurance changed fast as we moved into 2026. In the past, insurance companies looked at your history and guessed how much of a risk you were based on your age or your location. Today, the ... Read More »

What Fleets Lost When Small Vans Vanished Three years ago, the small commercial van market in North America completely died. Popular models like the Ford Transit Connect and Nissan NV200 stopped selling. Suddenly, businesses that relied on compact work vans were left without choices. This ... Read More »

Managing a large fleet is hard enough without paying for every “helpful suggestion” a repair shop tosses onto a work order like parmesan on bad pasta. That is exactly the problem 3S Services tackled. The Texas-based company operates more than 1,100 vehicles statewide, and before ... Read More »

The Human Side of the Delivery Boom The "last mile" is the final step of a package's journey. It is also the hardest part for the human being behind the wheel. In 2026, the demand for fast shipping is higher than ever. This puts a ... Read More »

 Pep Boys is positioning its fleet towing and roadside assistance offering as a practical option for commercial operators that need fast help without adding another membership program to manage. The company highlights 24/7 availability, coverage across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and a focus on ... Read More »

For US truck and van fleet operators, the "cost of doing business" shouldn't include $1,000 gas-powered saws walking off jobsites or trailers disappearing from remote yards. Yet, for many, asset loss is a recurring nightmare that drains budgets and grinds productivity to a halt. If ... Read More »