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(4 articles)DVIR Compliance Crisis: Why Fleet Safety Programs Are Failing
The driver vehicle inspection report (DVIR) is a foundational safety mechanism in commercial trucking, but industry-wide compliance has devolved into checkbox formalism. Drivers routinely complete ins
Executive Leadership Critical to Fleet Safety Success
The 2026 State of Fleet Management study, conducted by J. J. Keller, surveyed 550 industry professionals and found that **leadership engagement is the primary differentiator between fleets adapting su
CVSA Roadcheck 2026: Avoid $77K Fines With Proper DVIR Workflows
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will conduct International Roadcheck 2026 on May 12-14, a three-day North American enforcement blitz inspecting over 1.4 million vehicles annually. While
Truck Maintenance Costs Up 27% Since 2020—What Carriers Must Do Now
Maintenance costs in the trucking industry tell a sobering story about structural inflation that extends far beyond spot rate volatility. While Q4 2025 showed a modest 1.3% dip in combined parts and l