Jade Brasher

5 days ago | fleetowner.com | Jade Brasher

Artificial intelligence has gone from a buzzword to a necessity for technology companies—even in the trucking industry. While there isn’t much concern that AI will replace drivers anytime soon (at least for now), white collar job holders in the trucking industry—those in back-office operations and administration—could be the first ones to go.

1 week ago | fleetowner.com | Jade Brasher

Newer heavy-duty diesel engines are more fuel-efficient than older engines as engine technology has advanced. Take, for instance, the Cummins X15 engine. The latest generation offers “ piston friction reductions, block cooling optimization, and weight reductions ,” all accounting for improved efficiency.

1 week ago | fleetowner.com | Jade Brasher

Though McKinstry needed a full-size electric pickup for its upfits and equipment, loading the vehicle with extra weight sacrifices battery range. One of McKinstry’s Silverado EVs lost 20 miles of range after being equipped with 520 extra pounds of upfits, Winchester said. While a similar effect happens with an ICE pickup’s fuel mileage after adding upfits, the EV driver’s experience is going to be vastly different considering public chargers aren’t as prevalent as gas stations.

1 week ago | fleetmaintenance.com | Jade Brasher

In this article, you'll learn about:Some of the main features offered by the Ford F-150 Lightning Pro, the Rivian R1T, and the Chevy Silverado EVThe real-world performance for each of these trucksSome of the maintenance needs for each vehicleThe Lightning, which shares certain design elements with the best-selling original F-150, came to market in 2022. Its zero-emission powertrain generates up to 580 hp, and 775 lb.-ft. of “nearly instant” torque, the OEM said. The Lightning tows up to 10,000 lbs.

2 weeks ago | fleetowner.com | Jade Brasher

The last five years have seen an increase in cargo thefts over Memorial Day weekend. With 2025’s already record-breaking cargo theft events, analysts advise that truck drivers and logistics professionals exercise caution ahead of this holiday weekend. Verisk CargoNet, a cargo theft prevention and recovery network, analyzed cargo theft patterns throughout the five days surrounding Memorial Day within the last five years.