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Operationsby Chris BrownApril 20, 2026

2026 Salary Survey: Six-Figure Fleet Manager Salaries Become the Norm

After a decade of lagging compensation, fleet manager pay is climbing. But expanding responsibilities, larger fleets, and growing complexity continue to redefine the role.

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Vehicle Researchby Kam ThandiApril 20, 2026

The Hidden Pain in Fleet Repair

BBM research insights reveal that budget headaches might be less about costs than fleet pros think.

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Safetyby Jeanny RoaApril 15, 2026

Distracted Driving in the Age of Smart Tech – Part 2

As distraction risks evolve, fleets are turning to smarter, more connected technologies to better understand what’s happening behind the wheel. Part 2 explores how these tools are helping identify risky behaviors and improve visibility across operations.

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Safetyby Jeanny RoaApril 11, 2026

 Data Rights, Risks, and Responsibilities After a Crash

What fleets capture to improve safety can also expose them in litigation, forcing leaders to rethink how data is managed, stored, and shared.

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Driver holding a phone while steering, illustrating distracted driving and the importance of mental awareness and attention on the road for fleet safety.
Safetyby Judie NuskeyApril 10, 2026

From Distraction to Detection: Strengthening Awareness in Fleet Drivers

Distracted driving is often measured by what we can see—phones in hand, eyes off the road. But what about the distractions we can’t? A recent incident raises a bigger question about awareness, attention, and why subtle risks so often go unnoticed.

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Disaster Responseby Lauren FletcherApril 9, 2026

When Fuel Runs Out, the Fleet Plan Falls Apart

When disaster hits, fleets fail on fuel, power, and idle planning. See the energy gaps fleet managers need to fix before the next storm.

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Disaster Responseby Lauren FletcherApril 9, 2026

The Missing Data Point in Disaster Response

Human reports fill the gaps that telematics can’t during disasters. Here’s how fleets can use structured input (not social chaos) to respond faster and safer.

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Mobilityby Chris BrownApril 9, 2026

2026 Is an Inflection Point for Autonomy, If Policy Keeps Pace

After years of hype and setbacks, autonomy is back on track. But policy, not technology, will determine how fast fleets can deploy them.

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Leasingby Chris BrownApril 8, 2026

These Edges Are Measured in Inches — Matt Dyer on Fleet’s New Normal

The Merchants Fleet CEO contends that fleets that drive the business win the inches. In 2026, every one of them counts.

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Safetyby Judie NuskeyApril 7, 2026

Behind-the-Wheel vs. Classroom Training: What Actually Changes Driver Behavior?

Fleets have more driver data than ever, so why isn't behavior changing? Training requires more than reports and coaching — it requires real-world practice.

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