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An electric vehicle (EV) plugged into a charger with a caption over the image

Maintenance•by Jeff Wiener•July 30, 2026

The EV Breakdown Nobody's Talking About: Why Most Electric Vehicle Roadside Calls Aren't Mechanical Failures

Here's why EV breakdowns are widely misunderstood.

A fleet manager viewed from behind looks up at four wall clocks, representing the time pressures and operational costs associated with vehicle downtime.

Global Fleet•by Staff•July 30, 2026

Proven Ways to Reduce Work Truck Downtime

The age-old problem of downtime will always be a reality, but with new strategies at hand, fleets have more ways to keep trucks on the road longer.

Vehicle Research•by Chris Brown•July 28, 2026

Welcome to the New Fleet 500

Using vehicle registration data for the first time, the 2026 Fleet 500 offers a clear view of the evolving commercial fleet landscape.

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Connected Fleets Face Growing Cyber Risks as Technological Landscape Grows

As fleets adopt more connected vehicles, telematics, and AI-powered technologies, cyber threats are evolving just as quickly. From ransomware and cargo theft to vulnerabilities in connected vehicle systems, here's what fleet managers need to know to stay ahead of the risks.

Smiling commercial truck driver gives a thumbs-up from inside a tractor cab during Operation Safe Driver Week 2026, highlighting fleet safety, responsible driving and enforcement awareness.

Safety•by Judie Nuskey•July 16, 2026

Operation Safe Driver Week: Why the Industry's Oldest Safety Campaign Still Matters to Fleets

A look at how a 2007 enforcement initiative became one of the most consequential weeks on the fleet safety calendar, and what it means for your drivers in 2026.

A car dealership with added inscription "Every fleet vehicle eventually becomes local."

Operations•by Chris Brown•July 15, 2026

Your Local Dealer Knows More Than You Think

Your local dealer can provide an information advantage that extends well beyond courtesy deliveries.

Portrait of Austin Schutte, founder and CEO of Anew Solutions, featured in Automotive Fleet's Fleet Meets series highlighting his career, leadership philosophy, and fleet industry insights.

Operations•by Faith Howell•July 14, 2026

Fleet Meets: Austin Schutte

Here are some industry insights, personal touches, and words of advice from the CEO and Founder of Anew Solutions.

Telematics•by Chris Brown•July 8, 2026

Deleting Driver Data Is No Longer Enough in Connected Vehicles

A factory reset may erase what's stored inside a vehicle, but it doesn't always end a former driver's digital connection. Here's how fleets can make digital offboarding part of every vehicle transition to reduce privacy, security, and compliance risks.

IIHS HLDI text overlaid on the trunks of pick up trucks.

Safety•by Chris Brown•July 2, 2026

IIHS Launches First Commercial Vehicle Safety Evaluations

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has begun evaluating heavy-duty pickups and cargo vans for driver protection. Which models earned top marks?

Operations•by Fleetio | Coast Pay•July 1, 2026

Fleet Managers Think They Understand Their Costs. The Data Says Otherwise.

Most fleet managers say they have a strong handle on their costs, but new research from Bobit Business Media tells a different story. A 2026 survey of 190 fleet professionals reveals a widespread "confidence gap" where fragmented systems, disconnected data, and delayed reporting are leaving major blind spots hidden beneath the surface. Find out what the data actually shows.

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