Operations
How a 14-truck fleet in Ohio cut idle time 38% in six months
A telematics swap, a per-truck idle bonus, and dispatch retraining. The full playbook, with the numbers.
Hiring
Driver pay benchmarks: what mid-size fleets are paying CDL-As this quarter
CPM, percentage, and salary models — with regional adjustments.
Insurance
Commercial auto premiums rose 9.1% in Q3 — what to do at renewal
Brokers say loss runs and safety scores matter more than ever.
Markets
Telematics
Geotab vs Samsara vs Motive: real fleet owners weigh in after one year
We talked to 11 operators running 8–45 trucks about what held up and what didn't.
Financing
Equipment loans vs leasing in 2026: a fleet owner's math
The financing structure affects your taxes, your balance sheet, and your flexibility. Here's how to run it.
Operations
What to negotiate at your next fuel-card renewal
The default renewal terms are rarely the best available. Here is what to ask for.
Regulation
CSA
New CSA scoring methodology: who wins, who loses
FMCSA's updated scoring formula weights certain violations differently. Here is what changed and what it means for your safety rating.
Tax
2026 Section 179: cap jumps to $2.56M, bonus depreciation back to 100%
Two changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reshape the tax math for fleets buying equipment in 2026. Here is what is different.
Financing
Adding trucks or refinancing the fleet?
Equipment loans and leasing each have their place. Compare fleet financing options from vetted partners and run the math for your operation.
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Geotab vs Samsara vs Motive: real fleet owners weigh in after one year
We talked to 11 operators running 8–45 trucks about what held up and what didn't.
CSA
New CSA scoring methodology: who wins, who loses
FMCSA's updated scoring formula weights certain violations differently. Here is what changed and what it means for your safety rating.
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