What AI dispatch tools actually do for fleets under 10 trucks
Systems of action with native decision intelligence automate back-office work and improve dispatch decisions, but most small fleets still rely on standalone…
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Federal Gas Tax Suspension Floated as Diesel Hits $4.50, 24¢ Cut Eyed
White House and bipartisan lawmakers discuss suspending the 24.4¢/gal federal diesel tax through October as fuel prices sit $1.37 above year-ago levels.
Cargo Thieves Hit Truckers on I-40 in Arizona
Yavapai County Sheriff's Office reports cargo theft targeting trucks on Interstate 40 corridor.
Supreme Court Clears Path for Broker Liability in Carrier-Crash Cases
Unanimous ruling lets injured trucker sue broker over carrier selection, fleet managers and owner-ops should expect tighter vetting and higher insurance floors.
Hormuz Oil Flows Down 6 Million Barrels a Day, Diesel Watch Begins
Strait of Hormuz crude and fuel flows fell nearly 30% in Q1, the Energy Information Administration reports. Small fleets face diesel price exposure if the drop…
House Speaker Calls Federal Gas Tax Suspension 'Intriguing'
Mike Johnson stopped short of a timeline, but the idea is on the table as diesel holds at $4.48 and crude climbs past $104.
Maverick raises driver pay in 2026, what small fleets can learn
A large carrier's compensation package shows what owner-operators and small fleets are competing against when they recruit and retain drivers in a tight labor…
AI Data Problems Cost Fleets Gains in 2026, Survey Shows
Data integration issues jumped from 38% to 71% year-over-year as fleets struggle to build the foundational systems AI tools need to deliver operational savings.
Federal Excise Tax Adds $15,000–$30,000 to New Truck Price, ATA Says
Industry group renews push to repeal 12% federal excise tax on new Class 8 tractors, citing upfront cost barrier that keeps older trucks on the road.
AI Predicts Truck Breakdowns Before They Happen, What It Costs
Artificial intelligence is moving from buzzword to shop floor, catching parts failures before they strand you. Here's what owner-operators need to know about…
Mack PartsASIST Redesign Cuts Parts-Ordering Time for Owner-Operators
Faster search, live warehouse inventory, and mobile-friendly design aim to reduce downtime for fleets ordering Mack parts online.
Truck Parking Club Names Victor Westerlund CFO Ahead of 10,000-Site Push
Former Stax Payments VP of finance joins as reservable-parking network targets doubling footprint to 10,000 locations by year-end 2026.