April 28, 2026
Rising Diesel Prices Increase Financial Burdens for 2022-2026 Model Year Trucks; Upgrading to 2028 Equipment Could Save Fleets Over $1.3 Million Annually FORT LAUDERDALE, April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fleet Advantage, a top innovator in specialized financing, fleet data analytics, asset performance services, and lifecycle cost management, unveiled new insights from its Truck Life […]
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March 2, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sentry has announced the renewal of its partnership with the American Trucking Associations (ATA) for another three years. This collaboration, which focuses on providing robust insurance solutions and advocating for the trucking industry, emphasizes their shared dedication to improving civil justice reforms that safeguard trucking fleets and bolster the […]
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February 24, 2026
February 24, 2026 1:00 PM, EST Key Takeaways: Eckert emphasizes that uninsured and underinsured motorist property damage coverage is essential for fleets, given that nearly 1 in 7 drivers in the U.S. is uninsured. Insufficient coverage from at-fault drivers can leave trucking companies vulnerable to repair costs, income loss due to downtime, and additional expenses. […]
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February 8, 2026
California has retracted its request for the EPA’s approval of its contentious regulations mandating trucking companies to acquire zero-emissions electric and fuel cell trucks. Withdrawal of the Regulation Request The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has decided to withdraw its waiver application from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) […]
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February 8, 2026
After a prolonged period of postponements, the transition to a digital system for sending commercial driver medical cards to state licensing agencies is finally underway—though this does not apply to drivers in 14 states that are still unprepared. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration rule was introduced in 2015, with […]
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December 4, 2025
Trucking news and updates for Monday, November 17, 2025: ATRI Recruiting Fleets for Insurance Research The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is inviting motor carriers to contribute to a study focused on the escalating costs of insurance and methods for risk management. All data collected will be kept confidential and will be analyzed in aggregate, […]
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November 13, 2025
Bot Auto Secures Comprehensive Insurance for Driverless Fleet Bot Auto, an autonomous trucking and Transportation-as-a-Service (TaaS) provider, announced on Wednesday that it has established a comprehensive insurance program for its fleet of driverless trucks. This program is designed to scale as the company increases its deployment of autonomous vehicles. Unlike traditional trucking fleets that operate […]
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October 28, 2025
Introduction of Connected Insurance Program Daimler Truck Financial Services USA LLC (DTFS), the financing branch of Daimler Truck North America LLC, in collaboration with GEICO, has rolled out Connected Insurance. This innovative, data-focused insurance initiative aims to assist owner-operators of Freightliner and Western Star trucks, as well as small fleets, in lowering their insurance premiums […]
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October 27, 2025
Image courtesy: Geico Introduction of Connected Insurance Program In a significant development for the U.S. commercial trucking industry, Daimler Truck Financial Services USA LLC (DTFS) in collaboration with GEICO has launched a new insurance program called “Connected Insurance.” This initiative is tailored for owners and small fleets operating Freightliner and Western Star trucks. Participants can […]
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October 15, 2025
Introduction to TACH’s New Platform ATLANTA, GA, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TACH (Trucking Automated Clearing House) has unveiled a financial services platform specifically designed for the trucking industry. This platform aims to provide independent owner-operators and small fleets with banking tools, vendor partnerships, and operational support that have typically been reserved for larger […]
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