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Graphic reading “Fuel-Saving Strategies” with fuel pump and droplet icons, representing fleet management tips on policy, in-network fueling, and maintenance to reduce fuel costs.
Fuelby Faith HowellApril 27, 2026

Tips from Fleet Managers on Saving Fuel Costs

Fleet leaders share practical strategies to reduce fuel spend through smarter policy, routing, and driver guidance.

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Automotive Fleet Fleet Manager of the Year 1985 winner Jack Lamb
Fleet Forwardby StaffApril 24, 2026

Fleet Manager of the Year Winners Over the Years

The Edward J. Bobit Fleet Manager of the Year award honors commercial fleet managers whose leadership, innovation, and business acumen have advanced the profession.

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Operationsby StaffApril 21, 2026

Fleet Hall of Fame Honorees Through the Years

A running list of the fleet industry’s most influential leaders, recognized for their lasting impact on commercial fleet management.

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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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Mechanic working under a car hood with diagnostic tool; overlay text reads “Fleet repair isn’t too expensive. It’s unpredictable.” highlighting cost uncertainty in fleet maintenance.
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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