Location dots aren't intelligence. This practical guide walks fleet leaders through a five-stage connectivity model, a seven-step program framework, and the vendor questions that truly matter — turning trailers from blind spots into fully connected, revenue-protecting assets across the entire operation.
October 1, 2026connected technology News Updates
CEOs, ex-military chiefs back Chinese connected car ban
A group of retired military commanders and leading business executives are asking Congress to keep Chinese connected vehicle technologies from entering the U.S.
September 17, 2026What Would 3.5% Less Fuel Save You?
Looking to cut fuel costs without complicating operations? See how VA Transport used real-time in-cab coaching to cut fuel use by 3.5%. Combined with a solid driver incentive program, in-cab coaching also helped improve safety by cutting harsh maneuvers in half.
August 1, 2026Samsara extends AI to ‘automate away the grind,’ boost safety
Samsara is embedding AI deeper into its connected-operations technology, enabling fleets to further automate back-office tasks and support drivers.
June 29, 2026Fleets Use Trailers as Active Tools Against Cargo Theft
Connected trailer technology is transforming cargo-theft prevention from passive tracking to active access control, said Jeff Irish, general manager of Road Ready.
April 29, 2026Inside Fleet Conversations at TMC 2026
Stoughton Trailers executives share what fleet customers asked about at TMC 2026, from connected trailer road maps and next-gen connectors to galvanizing and managing mixed-age fleets. Download now to find out why trailers are no longer an afterthought in fleet strategy.
April 22, 2026A Fleet IoT Playbook for Uptime, OTA Reliability, and Cost Control in 2026
Program Aired: April 16, 2 p.m. ET Join us for a comprehensive webinar on the state of IoT in 2026 and gain a practical playbook built for fleet leaders who need to deliver uptime, reliability and cost control in a connected world.
April 16, 2026How Connected Trucks Are Rewriting Breakdown Management
Learn how connected truck data accelerates triage and why mapping technician capacity is critical to overcoming the industry-wide shortage of shop bays, technicians and parts.
March 1, 2026Fleet IoT Expansion Brings New Cost Pressures
From tractors and trailers to containers, everything is getting connected. This report breaks down what that means for transport operators in 2026 and beyond, including how to keep vehicles tracked, data flowing, costs controlled, and compliance intact across borders and networks.
March 1, 2026Geotab Upgrades Connected Fleet Technology for Age of AI
Geotab unveiled its next generation of connected fleet technology and outlined its vision for how artificial intelligence will transform vehicle telematics at its Connect 2026 conference.
February 13, 2026