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Aerial view of a black Ford Super Duty pickup towing a flatbed trailer along a dirt road between rows of grapevines at a California vineyard.

From Vineyard to Winery, a Family Business Puts the Ford Super Duty Carhartt to Work

See how Carhartt Family Wines uses the 2027 Ford Super Duty Carhartt Package to tackle harvest season, haul fruit, and keep its family business moving.

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Hand in a red sweater adjusts a black alarm clock between the words “Fall Back,” with the Business Fleet logo on a light gray background.
Safety•by Lauren Fletcher•October 30, 2026

Clocks Fall Back Nov. 1. Is Your Fleet Ready for Earlier Darkness?

Clocks fall back Nov. 1. Help your fleet prepare for earlier darkness with quick checks for driver visibility, schedules, fatigue, and seasonal road hazards.

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Flowers, balloons, stuffed animals, and glowing candles surround the Silver Rail Elementary School sign at a memorial in Bend, Oregon.
Operations•by Staff and News Reports•October 27, 2026

Les Schwab Tires Launches Foundation With $100,000 for Community Recovery

Les Schwab Tires launches a foundation with $100,000 to support recovery for Silver Rail Elementary and the Bend community following a school shooting.

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Fuel•by News/Media Release•October 27, 2026

Fuel Prices Top Trucking Industry Concerns in ATRI Survey

Fuel costs lead the latest industry rankings, while driver shortages and retention return to the top 10.

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American Trucking Trends 2026 report cover beside a callout stating that 91.1% of carriers operate 10 or fewer trucks.
Operations•by News/Media Release•October 26, 2026

Small Carriers Make Up 91% of Trucking Industry as Freight Revenue Rises

The latest American Trucking Associations report shows modest gains in freight tonnage and revenue, with businesses operating 10 or fewer trucks accounting for most carriers.

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Belted crash-test dummies sit in the front seats of a Mercedes-Benz CLA with airbags deployed after testing.
Safety•by Staff and News Reports•October 23, 2026

Mercedes Benz Tests CLA Occupant and Battery Protection in Side Impact Crash

Two CLA sedans traveling at 35 mph were used in a Mercedes-Benz crash test examining occupant protection and electric vehicle battery safety.

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White 2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback shown from the front and side on a gravel driveway beside a garden and wooden shed.

2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback Starts at $39,740

Mitsubishi’s new battery-electric vehicle offers up to 282 miles of range, with U.S. sales scheduled to begin in October.

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Business Fleet infographic highlighting NFIB survey findings that 20% of small businesses making capital expenditures purchased or leased vehicles, alongside a pie chart, business growth graphics, and an investment checklist.
Operations•by Lauren Fletcher•October 21, 2026

Small Business Vehicle Purchases Slip as Owners Pull Back on Expansion

New NFIB survey data shows fewer small businesses purchasing or leasing vehicles as inflation, hiring challenges, and borrowing costs weigh on expansion plans.

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A speaker stands at an American Trucking Associations podium during a conference presentation, with a large Motive logo displayed on the screen behind him.
Telematics & Tech•by Lauren Fletcher•October 20, 2026

Can AI Agents Help Small Work Truck Fleets Do More With Less?

Motive's new AI Agents automate fleet safety, maintenance, compliance, and dispatch tasks. Here's how they work for smaller fleets, what managers control, and what early users are seeing.

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Split-image collage showing a white 2027 Chevrolet Trailblazer driving along a tree-lined road on the left and a red 2027 Chevrolet Trax RS parked on a city street on the right, both viewed from the front three-quarter angle.

2027 Chevrolet Trax and Trailblazer Add Standard Safety Tech and New Features

Chevrolet updates its two smallest SUVs for 2027 with more than 20 standard safety and driver-assistance features, larger displays, and a new Trailblazer Z71 trim.

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