Monday

9 Mar, 2026

Equipment and Asset Decisions

EIA forecasts diesel peaks above $5.80 in April 2026, $4.80 yearly average. Here is how small fleets defend margin through APUs, aero, tires, and idle reduction.

Fullbay's 2026 report: 54% of heavy-duty shops understaffed, labor rates at $149/hr and rising. Here's how small fleets manage maintenance costs and truck uptime.

Used Class 8 tractor auction values softened in spring 2026. Here is how small fleets vet trucks, financing, and insurance to add capacity smartly now.

EPA endangerment finding rescission faces 24-state lawsuit. Here is how small carriers should time MY 2026 vs MY 2027 truck orders before the courts rule.

Section 232 tariffs push new Class 8 truck prices toward $238,000. What small fleet operators and owner operators need to know before their next purchase.

EPA repealed the 2009 GHG endangerment finding in February 2026, ending Phase 3 federal authority. But NOx 2027 and CARB standards remain. Here is what changes.

Class 8 truck orders surged 159% YoY in February 2026, the highest since Sept 2022. Here is what the fleet replacement cycle means for small carriers.

New truck loans run 5-7% APR in 2026 while the used market has stabilized. Here is what small carriers need to know about buying vs. leasing equipment now.

44% of long-haul drivers report depression symptoms. The trucking mental health crisis demands action from fleets and drivers alike in 2026.

Federal government commits $275M to create 40,000 new truck parking spaces by 2028. Addressing the national safety crisis with the federal push for truck parking infrastructure.