Category: Fleet News
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Nominations Open for For Construction Pros’ PACER Award
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in Apps, Business Services, Compaction Equipment, Concrete Equipment & Products, Construction, Construction News, Construction Safety, Construction Safety Technology, Decorative Concrete, Featured, Fleet Maintenance, Fleet News, Labor & Workforce Development, PACER Award, Paving, Personnel Management, Power, Project Management, Recommended, Rental Business, Software, Striping, Sweeping, Top Story, Trucks & Accessories, Worksite Equipment, WorkwearNominations for ForConstructionPros.com’s PACER award are now open! The PACER (Pavement, Asphalt, Concrete, Equipment, Rental) award, managed by ForConstructionPros.com and its affiliate brands, Equipment Today; Asphalt Contractor; Rental; Concrete Contractor; and Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction, recognizes construction pros on the jobsite and in the office for their accomplishments in shaping the construction industry. This award is broken down into four categories: Women in…
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Linxup Releases Fleet Safety Guide for Skilled Trades
Skilled tradespeople such as electricians, plumbers and construction workers rely on safe driving to keep themselves and their communities protected. In recognition of National Tradesman Day (Sept. 19) and to support that effort, Linxup has released a new guide, How to Start a Fleet Safety Program: Earn Trust, Get Driver Buy-In, and Make Safety Stick.…
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How Propane Is Making Off-Road Fleets Cleaner on a Budget
For many years, diesel has reigned supreme in the world of off-highway vehicles and equipment, but as fleet operators continue to adapt to rising costs across industries as well as tightening long-term emissions standards, alternative fuels are becoming more prevalent. From electric to biodiesel to hydrogen, various alternative fuel types offer benefits and trade-off, particularly…
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Dump Truck Haulers Struggle With 60-Day Payment Delays — Here’s What’s Changing
Dump truck haulers across the U.S. are dealing with payment delays of up to 60 to 70 days, according to the National Dump Trucking Association (NDTA). These long accounts receivable (AR) cycles can strain cash flow, limit growth and make it harder for operators to take on new projects — especially as infrastructure investments ramp…
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Linxup Launches Driver Coaching Sessions to Help Fleets Improve Safety with Telematics
Linxup has rolled out a new feature aimed at improving fleet safety: Driver Coaching Sessions. Built into the company’s Driver Coaching Dashboard, this tool enables fleet managers to quickly identify risky driving behaviors, schedule coaching sessions, and track driver performance directly within the Linxup platform. The dashboard organizes key alert data and trend insights, helping…
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Lytx’s 2025 “Road Safety Report” Reveals Top Driving Risks and Collosion Trends for FLeets
Commercial fleets are seeing higher collision rates but fewer severe incidents, according to Lytx’s newly released 2025 Road Safety Report. Based on over 300 billion miles of driving data across 90+ countries, the annual report highlights the top roadway risks, behavior patterns and key takeaways for fleet operators as they navigate growing complexity on the…
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Command Alkon Acquires Digital Fleet to Expand Fleet Management Capabilities
Command Alkon has acquired Digital Fleet, a company specializing in fleet management solutions for the heavy building materials industry. The acquisition includes Digital Fleet’s full product suite and team and marks an expansion of Command Alkon’s efforts to strengthen its technology offerings across logistics and operations. Digital Fleet, previously owned by Ozinga Ventures, brings experience…
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Fleet Integrations and Their Importance to Construction Fleets
Managing a mixed fleet in today’s construction industry means more than just keeping vehicles on the road and heavy equipment in the dirt: it’s about keeping teams focused and entire projects on track. Between increasing equipment costs, complex maintenance schedules, unpredictable downtime, and the growing pressure to do more with less, 46% of fleet leaders…
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HCSS and Samsara Integrate Platforms to Streamline Mixed Fleet Management for Construction
HCSS and Samsara have introduced a new integration that connects Samsara’s vehicle and equipment tracking capabilities directly into the HCSS Telematics platform. The integration is designed to give construction companies a unified view of their entire mixed fleet—ranging from heavy machinery to on-road vehicles—within a single dashboard. The integration enables near real-time data from Samsara…
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5 New CASE Machines Focus on Helping Construction and Utility Crews Take on Complex Jobs More Efficiently
CASE Construction Equipment is enhancing its machine lineup with two new compact wheel loaders, including an electric model, two new motor graders and a new small articulated loader with a telescopic arm. The launch also includes upgrades to existing machines, with new technology and options for dozers, compact track loaders and skid steer loaders that give…