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CVSA Brake Safety Week 2026: Know the 20% Rule

Prepare your fleet for the the annual Brake Safety Week

The top brake-related OOS violation each year is failure to meet the CVSA’s 20% defective brake rule, which means 20% or more of the brakes are impaired. Here’s how to make sure your vehicle’s brakes are inspection-ready.
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How Fleets Can Prepare for the 2027 EPA Regulations on Emissions

What fleet managers need to know about emission regulations ahead of 2027

Our VP of Vehicle Planning shares insights into the biggest unknowns in the EPA's 2027 emission regulations and how your fleet can prepare now.
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How To Ease Back Pain: A Guide for Truck Drivers

Simple in-cab adjustments that can save your back

More than 5 in 10 professional drivers report experiencing back pain regularly. Our new article looks at how to ease back pain and what could be causing it.
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Use Sustainability as a Competitive Advantage

See how smarter operations and equipment strategies can create a more sustainable, competitive fleet

​Sustainability initiatives are often driven by regulations and emission reduction goals, but the most progress happens when efficiency, cost control, equipment strategy, customer expectations and long-term business resilience are factored in.
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Diesel Exhaust Fluid 101

What is diesel exhaust fluid and how does it affect your heavy-duty truck sensors and aftertreatment systems?

What is diesel exhaust fluid and how does it affect your heavy-duty truck? Our DEF 101 article answers all your questions.
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Carriers Are Navigating a Market 'Forged in Disruption'

But the trucking industry is seeing signs of recovery

But the trucking industry is seeing signs of recovery. We look at how the 2026 State of Logistics Report findings could affect your fleet.
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How Leasing Helps Control Hidden Fleet Costs

Reduce maintenance surprises, administrative tasks and downtime

As fleets look for ways to improve productivity and financial performance, many are taking a closer look at hidden fleet management expenses and leasing strategies to reduce those burdens.
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Become a Safer Driver: Curb Careless Driving

Stay safe and compliant on the road with these 7 tips

When performing inspections, law enforcement officers often issue citations or warnings to any driver engaged in reckless, careless or dangerous driving. But what’s the difference?
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How To Stay Cool in the Heat in Your Truck This Summer

Heat-related illnesses: What CMV drivers need to know

Heat is the leading weather-related cause of death in the U.S., so we've put together information on what CMV drivers need to know and answer their most-asked hot-weather questions.
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Navigating the Future of Fleet Powertrains

How businesses are taking a more flexible approach to vehicle technology as operational demands evolve

Fleets are exploring a broad mix of powertrain technologies as they look to reduce risk, improve operational flexibility and prepare for changing market conditions.
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5 Ways To Prepare for New and Changing Lanes

When supply chains move, fleets must be ready to move with them

When supply chains move, fleets must be ready to move with them. Learn more about how and why companies are actively rebalancing their geographical footprints.
The profile of a diesel technician dressed in a blue Penske uniform and hat standing in front of a white semi-truck.

Why Diesel Techs Are So Important

The critical role diesel technicians play in the transportation industry

Diesel technicians play a central role in keeping freight moving, and their work helps fleets improve uptime, control costs and ensure equipment operates safely.