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General Apr 25, 2026

Ford Denies Geely Partnership Report, No Chinese Tech Deal for US Market

Automaker rejects claim it held talks with Geely about bringing Chinese vehicle technology to North America.

By Hank Rivers

Truck driver using mobile device for digital onboarding and identity verification at dispatch

General Apr 25, 2026

Driver Identity Fraud Climbs as Fleets Move to Touchless Onboarding

Carriers adopting self-service hiring workflows face rising fraud risk. Persistent identity checks, including at dispatch, are becoming baseline for fleets…

By Hank Rivers

Fuel tanker ship at sea under cloudy sky, representing transoceanic military fuel shipments

General Apr 25, 2026

Military Fuel Shipments Cross Pacific as Iran War Closes Hormuz Routes

U.S. military-grade fuel cargoes sailing east signal supply-chain pivot away from Middle East: diesel and jet-fuel availability for commercial fleets still…

By Hank Rivers

General Apr 25, 2026

Heavy Duty Trucking Opens 2026 Fleet Innovators Nominations

Annual award recognizes fleet managers and shop supervisors who deploy new equipment, maintenance strategies, or operational practices: winners profiled in…

By Hank Rivers

Truck trailer being loaded at warehouse dock with security fencing in background

General Apr 25, 2026

Cargo Theft Falls in Q1 as Criminals Buy Trucking Companies Outright

CargoNet reports organized groups are purchasing legitimate motor carriers to bypass anti-fraud controls and operate under valid USDOT authority.

By Hank Rivers