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 Drivers in a safety meeting at Wheelz Up
Safety•by Amy Hercher•July 14, 2026

Developing Budget-Friendly Driver Safety Programs

From driver training and safety meetings to one-on-one coaching and incentive programs, several small fleets share how they have developed a safety culture with their drivers using low- to no-cost resources.

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Business Fleet graphic promoting Operation Safe Driver Week, showing a police vehicle with flashing red and blue emergency lights and the dates July 12-18, 2026.
Safety•by Lauren Fletcher•July 2, 2026

A 20-Minute Safety Check for Small Fleets Before Operation Safe Driver Week

No safety department? No problem. Here's a practical checklist small fleet managers can use before Operation Safe Driver Week begins.

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A commercial vehicle wheel and an inspector holding a clipboard appear behind the headline "Getting Tripped Up?" highlighting fleet compliance and roadside inspection challenges.
Safety•by Lauren Fletcher•June 25, 2026

Why Small Fleets Keep Getting Tripped Up by ELD Compliance

Roadcheck revealed a hard truth: most ELD violations aren't intentional. They're caused by small mistakes that can cost fleets time, money, and trust.

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Technician inspecting a vehicle engine during maintenance as fleets prepare for summer heat, focusing on battery health, cooling systems, and preventing downtime.
Maintenance & Uptime•by Faith Howell•June 18, 2026

The Two Biggest Summer Downtime Threats for Fleets

A conversation with a maintenance expert reveals the two most common summer maintenance pains and how to prevent them.

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Driver resting in a vehicle seat, illustrating the dangers of fatigue and the importance of driver wellness, rest, and alertness for safe fleet and roadway operations.
Safety•by Judie Nuskey•June 9, 2026

How Emotions Behind the Wheel Can Affect Fleet Safety

During National Safety Month, fleets are encouraged to look beyond distracted driving and recognize how stress, fatigue, and emotional well-being influence driver performance and crash risk.

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A German Shepherd lies alert on a runway at sunset while fighter jets fly overhead beside the headline “From Watchdog to Wingman,” symbolizing the shift from fleet surveillance to driver support through predictive telematics.
Telematics & Tech•by Candice Morley, Mike Albert Fleet Solutions•May 26, 2026

From Watchdog to Wingman: How Small Fleets Can Use Predictive Telematics to Retain Drivers

Predictive telematics can help small fleets improve driver satisfaction, reduce turnover, and build a stronger safety culture through smarter coaching.

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Person holding blue Work Truck folder labeled “Suppliers Your Secret Weapon,” highlighting the importance of vendor partnerships in fleet disaster preparedness
Safety•by Lauren Fletcher•May 4, 2026

Your Suppliers Are Part of Your Disaster Plan

Your suppliers can make or break disaster response. Here’s how fleets can reduce vendor risk and keep critical parts flowing when storms hit.

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Tornado touching down over flooded landscape with debris and lightning, representing the real-world destruction that drives disaster declaration decisions
Safety•by Lauren Fletcher•May 4, 2026

How Federal Disaster Declarations Work and Why Fleet Leaders Need to Know

How federal disaster declarations work and why fleet leaders should care about funding, reimbursements, infrastructure repairs, and recovery timelines.

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Work Truck graphic reading “Tire Science for Fleets” over a close-up of a spinning car wheel and tire in motion blur on a red vehicle.
Safety•Cover Story•by Lauren Fletcher•March 17, 2026

What Wheels Are Actually Doing at 60 MPH | Fleet Vehicle Science Explained

Tire Science for Fleets: Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down why the tire contact patch hits 0 mph and what that means for traction and wear.

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Work Truck graphic showing a headless suit facing a laptop with a blue error screen and stethoscope, alongside “404 Page Not Found” text, symbolizing broken, disconnected fleet technology systems.
Telematics & Tech•by Lauren Fletcher•January 16, 2026

Fleet Tech in 2026 Will Stop Being a Stack and Start Being a System

In 2026, AI and embedded telematics will reshape fleet operations. Integration, trust, and responsible AI will separate winners from noise.

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