Freight Costs Up. Loads Flat.
Shipper spending rose 32.1% while shipments grew 0.5%. FleetMaster explains what the Q3 2026 figures mean for owner-operators and fleets.
FleetMaster / Trucking Industry Newswire
Industry Pulse.
Keep uptime in view.
Verified industry developments, read through the lens of truck and trailer service, maintenance and everyday fleet operations.
News for your next service conversation
Two recent announcements plus two earlier-year reports with continuing operational value. Source dates appear on every brief.
Make recall checks part of the service handoff
A timely reminder to connect vehicle records, recall checks and shop scheduling.
Tire standards are under review. Keep today’s tire decisions grounded.
An announced rulemaking process deserves attention without changing today’s tire specifications.
Roadcheck results put brakes, tires and lights on the service agenda
Earlier-year inspection findings remain useful when planning the next truck and trailer service.
Use the cost benchmark to ask better maintenance questions
Historical operating-cost research gives context; your own service records guide decisions.