Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Fleets today face mounting pressure to do more with less, but one risk remains stubbornly out of their control: the rise of nuclear verdicts. Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and other technologies have made trucks safer, yet accidents still happen. These are often caused by passenger vehicles. […]
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 Commercial Carrier Journal. It seems like every day there’s a new use for artificial intelligence. With all the excitement and interest in what AI can do for fleets, it’s hardly surprising that companies are eager to implement these tools to improve efficiency, oversight, and responsiveness. From route optimization to […]
The trucking industry is no stranger to riding the regulation rollercoaster. From changing administrations to shifting public priorities, numerous factors weigh on this proverbial pendulum, causing it to swing one way and another, forcing businesses to continuously adapt to stay competitive. And though 2025 has certainly been a year […]
To say uncertainty has defined 2025 so far would be an understatement. From government action on tariffs to changing regulations and enforcement, it’s understandable that businesses across the country are pausing major decisions and waiting to see how things develop. But that collective pause begets more uncertainty, more hesitation, and […]
In just a few weeks, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will be hosting their annual Brake Safety Week, scheduled for the week of August 24-30, 2025. During this time, law enforcement in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico will be conducting inspections and collecting data on brake-related violations to […]
At the beginning of 2024, I shared my thoughts on where I felt the industry was headed. Now that we’re a little more than halfway through 2025, I wanted to reflect on where we’ve been this year and where I think we’re headed as we approach 2026. — I was […]
Last year, I posted a blog about the many challenges our industry was facing. As we welcome a new year, some of those challenges have grown less pressing…others have increased in intensity. This blog will look at how things have changed (or haven’t) and how the industry should move forward. […]