Fleet Safety1w ago
IIHS Starts Public Safety Ratings for Commercial Trucks
IIHS released its first public commercial truck safety assessments, starting with nine Class 3 pickups and cargo vans before broader truck evaluations follow.
Fleet Safety
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Fleet Safety1w ago
Bendix, Aeva Bring 4D Lidar to Class 8 Safety
Bendix and Aeva are developing a lidar-based active safety system for mass-production Class 8 trucks, extending Bendix Fusion into a new sensing layer.
Fleet Safety2w ago
Volvo, Mack Recalls Carry Do Not Drive Warning
NHTSA recall notices cover Volvo and Mack trucks with wheel lug nuts that may loosen, plus several bus and work-truck recalls fleets should check.
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Fleet Safety3w ago
Trucker Path Adds 50,000 Reservable Parking Spots
The app says drivers can now reserve overnight and longer-term spaces across the U.S., adding a paid option on top of its free parking availability data.
Fleet Safety3w ago
NMFTA Opens Anonymous Portal for Freight Cyber Threats
The free portal gives carriers, brokers, shippers, and 3PLs a way to share freight fraud, cargo theft, ransomware, and other transportation threat reports.
Fleet Safety4w ago
Volvo, Mack Recall 5,137 Trucks Over Brake Modulator
Volvo Trucks and Mack are recalling 5,137 heavy-duty tractors after an exposed Bendix rear brake modulator connector was linked to possible ABS and stability-control loss.
Fleet SafetyMay 29, 2026
CVSA Brake Blitz Sidelines 574 Commercial Vehicles
Inspectors checked 4,021 commercial vehicles during Brake Safety Day and placed 574 out of service for brake-related violations, a 14.3% out-of-service rate.
Fleet SafetyMay 29, 2026
Cargo Theft Cases Rise as Stolen Freight Moves Online
Recent police cases show stolen freight being resold through Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Whatnot, and storefront operations as cargo theft cases climb.
Fleet SafetyMay 19, 2026
Fontaine Flatbed Recall Carries 'Do Not Drive' Warning
NHTSA recall 26V291000 covers 247 Fontaine Fusion flatbeds built from February 2025 through March 2026, with owners told not to use the trailers until inspection or replacement is complete.
Fleet SafetyMay 14, 2026
House Passes CORCA Bill as Cargo Theft Pressure Builds
The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act now heads to the Senate, with trucking groups pushing for a coordinated federal response to cargo theft.
Fleet SafetyMay 12, 2026
GM-UMTRI Study Finds Safety Tech Cuts Some Crashes Up to 86%
A University of Michigan study matched about 12 million GM vehicles to more than 700,000 police-reported crashes, finding that driver-assistance systems reduced certain crash types by as much as 86%.
Fleet SafetyMay 8, 2026
NAFA Opens First Fleet Safety Awards, May 15 Deadline Nears
NAFA is taking entries for its inaugural Fleet Safety Awards through May 15, giving fleets a new benchmark for safety programs as regulation, costs, and technology all move at once.
Fleet SafetyApr 29, 2026
Utah Jury Hits Building Supplier With Record $81M Trucking Verdict
The largest civil verdict in Utah history is also one of the year's biggest trucking nuclear verdicts. Here's what it signals for fleet liability exposure heading into 2026.
Fleet SafetyApr 24, 2026
Truck Crash Rates Climb as CDL Fraud Crackdown Exposes Deeper Cracks
New FMCSA data shows commercial crash rates moving the wrong direction, and an English-proficiency crackdown is revealing just how many drivers may not belong behind the wheel. Insurers are already tightening the screws.
Fleet SafetyApr 24, 2026
The 'Trojan Driver' Scam: How Fraudsters Are Infiltrating Your Fleet
A new cargo theft playbook doesn't steal loads directly -- it plants drivers inside legitimate carriers to open the door for everyone else. And regulators are struggling to keep up.
Fleet SafetyApr 21, 2026
Cargo Crime Gets Smarter: Double Brokering and Identity Fraud Are Now the Standard Threat
Strategic cargo theft -- built on fake carrier identities, compromised load boards, and cybercrime -- now accounts for roughly a third of all cargo crime incidents, forcing fleet operators and brokers to rethink verification from the ground up.
Fleet SafetyApr 18, 2026
Cargo Fraud Is Now as Common as Physical Theft -- and Most Fleets Aren't Ready
Strategic cargo theft -- double brokering, identity fraud, cyber infiltration -- now accounts for roughly one-third of all incidents. The criminals have evolved. The question is whether carrier vetting has kept pace.
Fleet SafetyApr 18, 2026
Cargo Theft Evolves into Sophisticated Fraud as Strategic Crimes Rise
Strategic cargo theft now accounts for roughly one-third of cargo crime, with criminals shifting from smash-and-grab operations to sophisticated fraud schemes.
Fleet SafetyApr 17, 2026
Cargo Theft Hits New High -- And a Third of It Is Now Sophisticated Fraud
Smash-and-grab is out. Double brokering, fake carrier credentials, and cyberattacks on fleet systems are in. Here is what operations leaders need to know as cargo crime enters its most complex era yet.
Fleet SafetyApr 17, 2026
Cargo Theft Evolves to Strategic Fraud as Industry Launches New Tech
Strategic theft now accounts for one-third of cargo crime, shifting from smash-and-grab to sophisticated fraud schemes involving double brokering and cybercrime.
Fleet SafetyApr 17, 2026
Cargo Theft Evolves from Smash-and-Grab to Strategic Fraud Operations
Strategic theft now accounts for roughly one-third of cargo crime incidents, with sophisticated fraud schemes and cybercrime replacing traditional smash-and-grab operations.
Fleet SafetyApr 16, 2026
Cargo Thieves Go Digital: How Double Brokering Became a $Billions Problem
Strategic fraud now accounts for a third of all cargo crime. The new playbook -- fake broker identities, hijacked loads, and exploited freight platforms -- demands a different kind of defense.
Fleet SafetyApr 16, 2026
Cargo Theft Shifts to Sophisticated Fraud as Strategic Crimes Rise
Strategic theft now accounts for roughly a third of cargo crime, marking an evolution from traditional smash-and-grab operations to complex fraud schemes.
Fleet SafetyApr 10, 2026
FBI Data: 850+ Murders Linked to Commercial Drivers, 450 Suspects Tracked
Federal data reveals more than 850 murders tied to commercial truck drivers since 2004. The Athena Strand case has pushed Dalilah's Law to the forefront of industry lobbying.
Fleet SafetyApr 1, 2026
ATA and OOIDA Align on FMCSA Safety Push -- Congress Takes Aim at Chameleon Carriers
Two trucking associations that rarely agree are pressing Congress together on FMCSA safety reforms, while legislators target carriers that change identities to dodge oversight.
Fleet SafetyFeb 5, 2026
Samsara Debuts AI Driver Coach in Super Bowl Spot, Tapping NASCAR Champion as First Avatar
Samsara launches AI driver coaching during Super Bowl LX with NASCAR champion Jesse Love. Early adopters report 73% crash rate reductions.
Fleet SafetyNov 18, 2025
AI-Powered Safety Tech Reshapes Fleet Operations as New Regulations Loom
Fleet operators embrace AI-driven safety platforms while preparing for FMCSA's 2026 regulatory changes, linking safety technology directly to profitability.
Fleet SafetyOct 21, 2025
Fleet Safety Tech Surge Driven by Theft Losses and AI Breakthroughs
New ATRI research on billion-dollar cargo theft losses is accelerating adoption of AI-powered safety systems and smart trailer technology across commercial fleets.
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