Originally appeared in FleetOwner. For decades, the trucking industry had a reputation as a technology laggard. That era is over. Today, technology is no longer optional; it’s a business necessity. Fleets that fail to embrace digital transformation risk falling behind competitors that are faster, safer, and more profitable. Digital technology […]
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Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Digital technology has transformed logistics, giving shippers and carriers unprecedented speed, efficiency, and visibility into cargo movements. But that same technology has created new vulnerabilities. A 2025 cargo theft report from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) reveals just how costly those vulnerabilities have become: Cargo theft now […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. I recently wrote a blog explaining why relying solely on traditional antivirus software can leave your fleet dangerously exposed to cyberattacks. That insight came from a presentation by Russ Abdrakhmanov of Nekey Cybersecurity at a recent NationaLease meeting, where he outlined the cybersecurity habits every organization, across every industry, must practice […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant vision; it’s reshaping industries today. Few sectors stand to benefit as much as transportation. The transportation industry faces mounting pressure: rising fuel costs, unpredictable weather, and growing customer expectations for speed and transparency. AI offers a powerful solution […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Trying to keep your company safe from bad actors can feel like an endless game of digital whack-a-mole. Just as you block one threat, a new tactic emerges, often faster and more sophisticated than the last. The result is a situation where reacting isn’t enough, and […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. With today’s unpredictable economy and ongoing supply chain challenges, many fleets are extending the life of their trucks. That’s where preventive maintenance inspections (PMIs) come in. These routine checkups help fleet managers identify the optimal time to replace parts before they fail, keeping trucks on the […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. If there were any questions about the trajectory of the industry, last week’s preliminary report from ACT Research provided some disappointing answers. According to the report, Class 8 orders are down 44% YOY, while medium-duty Classes 5-7 are down 22% YOY. OEMs are meeting this trend by scaling back production. But freight […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Every business today is looking for ways to cut costs without sacrificing efficiency and productivity. Fleets are especially vulnerable to issues beyond their control, whether that’s natural disasters, expanding tariffs, supply chain disruptions, fuel price volatility, changing regulations, and so on. One technological advance is helping […]