Why hybrid maintenance models beat all-in-house or all-outsourced
Fleets are ditching the binary choice between internal shops and third-party service, using telematics to route work where it makes economic sense.
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How a private fuel fleet kept pumps open when winter shut down freight
Fuel South Express pre-staged drivers, automated routing, and ran predictive maintenance to supply Circle K stores through back-to-back winter freezes that…
Michelin AI assistant reads fleet data, skips the report grind
MyConnectedFleet AI analyzes fuel, driver performance, and trip data in plain language. Closed system keeps customer data inside the platform.
Fleets Run AI Tools With No Record of What Data Leaves the Shop
Many carriers treat ELDs as non-negotiable compliance but let teams use AI with no inventory of which tools touch company data or where it goes.
Over 80% of fleets skip AI maintenance tools they say would help most
FreightWaves-Kooner survey finds fragmented data, not parts or labor, drives rising maintenance costs. Most fleets still lack predictive diagnostics.
Carrier Transicold Lets Fleets Retrofit New TRU Tech Into Aging Trailers
Fleet Refresh program drops latest X4 and Vector refrigeration units into older trailers, bundling Lynx telematics and BluEdge service without replacing the…
Progressive Ends Motive Dashcam Enrollments, Leaves Fleets Waiting
Insurer closed new sign-ups July 1 and promises a replacement telematics program with no timeline or hardware details yet.
Insurance Costs Climb as State Laws Erode Federal Preemption Shield
Cover Whale CRO says legislative patchwork and underwriting failures are driving carrier insurance premiums higher, not just nuclear verdicts.
How much fuel does a diesel APU save versus tractor idling?
Thermo King's third-generation TriPac diesel APU consumes 75% less fuel per hour than an idling Class 8 engine, cutting up to 2,500 gallons annually per truck.
Class8 Flags 42,570 High-Risk Truck Unloads Using OEM Axle Weight Data
Startup analyzed 3.3 million unload events from 68,340 trucks, assigned suspicion scores using suspension load sensors, satellite imagery, and behavioral…
Progressive Requires Some Fleets to Switch ELDs to Get Coverage
Insurer confirms certain trucking applicants must install Motive telematics devices within 30 days or face cancellation. No discount for mandatory enrollment.
Cybersecurity Quiz Surfaces Gaps in Fleet Attack Preparedness
FleetOwner quiz tests fleet managers on ransomware, phishing, and DDoS threats hitting dispatch systems and load data.