Fleet Equipment

06/11/2026

What does AI actually mean for fleet safety?

Samsara's Patrick Barragán explains why the company measures success in prevented crashes and safer roads, not just automation.

06/09/2026

Can AI coach your drivers?
According to Samsara, for some fleets – it already is.

The company explains how automation is helping fleets scale safety programs and reduce the workload associated with driver coaching.

06/05/2026

How's the weather up there? 👋 🚚

Our eye-in-the-sky Eric Garbe, from TechShop Magazine testing out some Atlas Maxima Mobile Column Lifts while at this year's ISN Tool Dealer Expo.

We'll see if he can bring back some free samples of the truck to share.

06/04/2026

Fast charging is convenient, but it comes at a cost.
Geotab data shows high-power charging can double EV battery degradation rates.

06/02/2026

Is charging to 100% actually bad for EV batteries?
Geotab data shows daily use matters more than the charge level itself.
https://bit.ly/4u6zc25

05/29/2026

Backing into a tight dock isn’t always pretty.
We put the all-new Volvo VNR through a real-world maneuverability test, and it shows how visibility and control come together for everyday fleet work.
https://bit.ly/3PdM886

05/28/2026

A fault code by itself only tells part of the story. Connected engine data adds context: severity, timing, predictive alerts and maintenance recommendations that help fleets decide what needs attention now and what can wait for a planned service event.

From predictive maintenance to connected diagnostics and remote software updates, platforms like the Cummins Inc X15 2027 powertrain show how diesel engine data is becoming part of the uptime strategy.

Watch the video for more on engine data developments: https://bit.ly/4tXOF4s

The Cummins X15 2027 powertrain story started with hardware: engine architecture, aftertreatment strategy, driveline optimization and service support. The ne...

05/26/2026

What happens when you turn Volvo Dynamic Steering off … and then back on?
We tested both in the new VNR, and the difference in control is hard to miss.
https://bit.ly/3PdM886

05/22/2026

So AI isn't ready to do everything, but where can it work in trucking today?

From analyzing camera feeds to scanning 20,000 loads in seconds, Transmetrics CEO Asparuh Koev breaks down where AI is making fleets more efficient.

https://bit.ly/4d5Nfjl

05/21/2026

At the Cummins Inc Phoenix stop on the Forever Rising Tour, the 2027 X15 was put in front of fleets operating in one of the country’s most demanding freight environments—heat, heavy traffic, changing routes and the I-10 corridor. It was clear that performance, efficiency and uptime are not separate conversations. They all show up in how a truck is spec’d, calibrated, supported and operated every day.

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Cummins brings the 2027 X15 into real fleet conditions to show how performance, efficiency and support work in daily operation.