Summer is a time that many look forward to all year. It evokes memories of sunny days, vacations, burgers and hot dogs on the grill, time in the pool, and carefree attitudes that make the gray chill of winter feel galaxies away. When it comes to driving conditions, summer is more associated with clearer skies
Imagine it’s a hot summer afternoon, and you hear a squeal in the brakes of a truck. It grabs your attention for a second but not long enough to take your attention away from the next several items you already had on your plate to make sure your fleet and office run efficiently. You refrain
For fleet managers and carrier executives, a new compliance mandate can feel like a surprise tax with real budget implications and an unforgiving timeline. In May 2026, one new regulation may have slipped under the radar for a lot of North American fleets. If you operate in Canada, or haul freight through it, you may
The Electronic Logging Device mandate of December 2017 was one of the most consequential events for transportation technology this century. Cumbersome paper driver logs became a thing of the past, and telematics capabilities powered by ELD helped carriers supercharge their productivity and boost profitability. Nearly a decade later, the era of industry backlash against the mandate is a distant memory.
Running a fleet isn’t all that different from creating the perfect recipe. The right ingredients, tools, and timing make the difference between a good result and an exceptional one. For fleets, that recipe for success means combining Transflo Mobile+ with Transflo Telematics. Together, they simplify operations, improve safety, and accelerate cash flow. Mobile+ on its
Transflo’s Scott Stofer spent time in Chicago last month as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Driver-Traffic Enforcement Committee at the CVSA Workshop. The Driver-Traffic Enforcement Committee is a group that reviews proposed regulations, debates enforcement standards, and helps update Out of Service criteria for the industry. Three main topics from that workshop and committee meeting deserve wider attention. Here’s what came out of those
Like a football game where many touchdowns were expected, nobody saw 9-0 coming. The prevailing wisdom heading into the Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC ruling was that the Supreme Court would side with C.H. Robinson and uphold federal preemption of state negligent hiring claims against freight brokers. C.H. Robinson’s own CEO said as much on an earnings call just weeks ago. Most
On April 12, CBS’ “60 Minutes” put the trucking industry on blast. The industry, largely, didn’t argue back. The network’s segment on Super Ego Holding and the rise of chameleon carriers landed with strong approval in an industry where widespread agreement on issues is often lacking. Among those who care about safe roads and a
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual International Roadcheck is one of the biggest safety blitz events of the year. From May 12-14, this coordinated inspection initiative will deploy across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. This year’s Roadcheck will include thousands of inspections and regulatory compliance checks at weigh stations, temporary sites, and mobile patrols. For carriers
Fuel is the single largest variable cost for most fleets and typically accounts for between 20% and 30% of total operating expenses. And right now, it’s a cost that’s moving sharply in the wrong direction for bottom lines. Since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March 2026, diesel has surged from $3.76 per gallon at the end of February to $5.45 as of April 1