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9 Fleet Leaders Nominated for the 2026 Fleet Manager of the Year Award

Meet the nine finalists for the 2026 Fleet Manager of the Year Award.

Fleet Managers Think They Understand Their Costs. The Data Says Otherwise.

Sponsored by Fleetio | Coast Pay

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Cameras, Safety and Insurance: From Reactive Claims to Real-Time Prevention (Part 2 of 2)

Sponsored by Geotab (AFLA)

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Fleet Managers Think They Understand Their Costs. The Data Says Otherwise.

Sponsored by Fleetio | Coast Pay

Most fleet managers say they have a strong handle on their costs, but new research from Bobit Business Media tells a different story. A 2026 survey of 190 fleet professionals reveals a widespread "confidence gap" where fragmented systems, disconnected data, and delayed reporting are leaving major blind spots hidden beneath the surface. Find out what the data actually shows.

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Cameras, Safety and Insurance: From Reactive Claims to Real-Time Prevention (Part 2 of 2)

Sponsored by Geotab (AFLA)

Part Two: Commercial auto remains one of the most challenging and costly lines of coverage for fleet operators and insurers alike. Continue learning more about how to effectively address these issues from Onur Aksan, Enterprise Business Development Executive, Geotab

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Editor's Picks

How AI Can Help Fleet Managers Build Their Own Solutions

How AI Can Help Fleet Managers Build Their Own Solutions

How Emotions Behind the Wheel Can Affect Fleet Safety

How Emotions Behind the Wheel Can Affect Fleet Safety

The Next Fleet War Won't Be Won on Specs Alone

The Next Fleet War Won't Be Won on Specs Alone

How to Manage Conflict for Your Fleet Operations

How to Manage Conflict for Your Fleet Operations

WatchAll Videos

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Why Fleets Are Creating Dedicated Fleet Analyst Positions

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First Look: Slate Auto's Electric Fleet Pickup

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Soap Box Derby Challenge: What’s Powering Team Brown

Whitepapers

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Beyond Utilization Rates: Smarter Fleet Replacement Decisions

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Turning Connected Vehicle Data Into Decisions That Matter

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Are You Tracking Your Fleet's True Total Cost of Ownership?

Hybrids: Electrification Without the Challenges

Cover of a whitepaper titled “The Hidden Costs of Departmentally Assigned Vehicles on Your Fleet” featuring a black fleet vehicle driving on a road at sunset. Subheadline reads: “Discover how your fleet can reduce costs and minimize risk by implementing vehicle sharing.” The document focuses on fleet optimization, vehicle sharing, cost reduction, utilization tracking, and risk management for fleet operations.

Why Fleet Managers Are Replacing Departmental Vehicles with Shared Motor Pools

Fleet Costs Are Rising: Here’s How Leaders Are Responding

Safety by Design: Power and Protection in the Freightliner 114SD Plus

Webinars

How Fleets Are Using Cameras to Manage Risk, Claims, and Insurance

Aug 4, 2026 | 11:00 AM PDT

From Planning to Powering: Fleet Electrification Strategies That Work

Jul 21, 2026 | 10:00 AM PDT

Managing Non‑Fuel Spend with Clarity, Control, and Confidence

May 20, 2026 | 11:00 AM PDT

How Fleets Are Using Cameras to Manage Risk, Claims, and Insurance

Aug 4, 2026 | 11:00 AM PDT

From Planning to Powering: Fleet Electrification Strategies That Work

Jul 21, 2026 | 10:00 AM PDT

Managing Non‑Fuel Spend with Clarity, Control, and Confidence

May 20, 2026 | 11:00 AM PDT

Safety

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Nexar-Nauto Merger Aims to Give Fleets Better Safety Intelligence Through Larger Driving Dataset

Stefan Heck tells Automotive Fleet that combining more than 10 billion miles of driving history with Nexar's AI models will give fleets deeper insights into driver risk and roadway conditions than either company could provide independently.

Reducing Risk by Eliminating Phone Use Behind the Wheel

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From Silos to Solutions: Relationship Management for Safer Fleets

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IIHS Launches First Commercial Vehicle Safety Evaluations

Fuel

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July Fuel Update: Prices Jump for the First Time in Two Months

As the U.S.-Iran ceasefire collapses, so do the gas prices.

Map of the Middle East beside fuel pump nozzles illustrating how regional supply disruptions are increasing fuel prices and raising fleet maintenance costs for petroleum-based products.

Fuel is Just the Start: How Middle East Tensions are Driving Up Fleet Maintenance Costs

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Bob Adamsky on Fuel Volatility: "Don't Panic, Have a Plan."

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How Fleets Can Gain Control of Non-Fuel Spend