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1 week ago | 
gomotive.com | Rob Carpenter
Day-to-day success hinges on seamless communication between frontline drivers and back-end management. And the Motive Driver App serves as the bridge between the two. Designed with both drivers and fleet managers in mind, the Motive Driver App (available on Apple and Android) transforms how fleets operate – simplifying compliance, streamlining workflows, and improving safety culture.
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2 weeks ago | 
gomotive.com | Kendall Germain |Rob Carpenter |Ling H. Lee
While it gets used a lot, the term “AI” applies to a wide range of technologies – not just one. Across the board, AI-powered tech is reshaping the way fleets operate. Whether it’s automating tasks, detecting risks in real time, or generating business insights at scale, AI is driving results for physical operations. But not all AI is created equal. To understand where it fits into your business, it helps to know which type of AI you’re dealing with.
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2 weeks ago | 
gomotive.com | Rob Carpenter
Truck parking has become one of the industry’s most pressing operational and safety issues. While the debate often centers on whether parking should be free or paid, the deeper issue is how to create safe, secure, accessible rest options for drivers without putting fleets and cargo at risk. Drivers are often left scrambling for space, circling lots in violation of their hours of service.
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2 weeks ago | 
freightwaves.com | Rob Carpenter
Privacy has long been an industry argument from the driver seat when it comes to dashcams. California trucking fleets may soon face substantial hurdles in how they monitor driver activity if Assembly Bill 1331 becomes law. AB 1331 limits employer surveillance, explicitly requiring fleets and businesses to disable dashcams and other monitoring devices during employee off-duty periods, including mandatory rest breaks and meal periods, even when taken inside the vehicle.
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Rob Carpenter
Privacy has long been an industry argument from the driver seat when it comes to dashcams. California trucking fleets may soon face substantial hurdles in how they monitor driver activity if Assembly Bill 1331 becomes law. AB 1331 limits employer surveillance, explicitly requiring fleets and businesses to disable dashcams and other monitoring devices during employee off-duty periods, including mandatory rest breaks and meal periods, even when taken inside the vehicle.
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3 weeks ago | 
gomotive.com | Julie Vasquez |Kendall Germain |Jai Ranganathan |Rob Carpenter
After vehicles and assets have been serviced, commercial fleets may face pressure to get them back in use as soon as possible. After all, when equipment idles, production and profits suffer. However, many fleets lack the visibility to know when vehicles are ready to return to service. It’s an issue that comes with risks of its own, such as:Premature service return: Causing severe breakdowns and extended downtime. Safety risks: Endangering operators due to unfit vehicles or equipment.
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1 month ago | 
freightwaves.com | Rob Carpenter
Fleet maintenance has long been an area where outdated practices collide with modern technology, creating a divide between those who embrace data-driven efficiency and those who remain stuck in the reactive, break-fix, put-out-fires mentality. While the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires preventive maintenance programs, compliance doesn’t always mean a fleet operates safely or cost-effectively.
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1 month ago | 
freightwaves.com | Rob Carpenter
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced some major changes, perhaps none more significant than overhauling its carrier identification system. By Oct. 1, 2025, the agency plans to phase out Motor Carrier (MC) numbers and transition entirely to USDOT numbers. This move is part of an effort to modernize carrier registration, reduce fraud, and streamline compliance processes.
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1 month ago | 
freightwaves.com | Rob Carpenter
Fuel is among trucking fleets’ biggest operational expenses, accounting for between 15% and 30% of total costs. With fluctuating diesel prices and increasing concerns over fuel fraud and inefficiencies, fleet owners must implement more innovative strategies to manage consumption without compromising productivity. Effective fuel conservation improves fleet efficiency, enhances driver accountability, and extends vehicle life while reducing environmental impact.
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1 month ago | 
freightwaves.com | Rob Carpenter
Every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has a series of safety enforcement initiatives to identify unsafe vehicles and drivers, reduce crashes, and promote compliance with federal regulations. These blitzes, which occur across the United States, Canada and Mexico, involve thousands of inspectors conducting roadside inspections, reviewing driver records and assessing vehicle conditions. For fleets, these initiatives can be a make-or-break moment.
