Fleet Safety23h ago
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 Safety
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Fleet Safety2d ago
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 Safety1w ago
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 Safety2w ago
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 Safety2w ago
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 Safety2w ago
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 Safety3w ago
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 Safety3w ago
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 Safety3w ago
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 Safety3w ago
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 Safety3w ago
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 Safety3w ago
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 Safety4w ago
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 Safety4w ago
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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