# fleet management (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover fleet management. Page: Feed: --- ## [Public Wi-Fi Cybersecurity Risks: How Truck Drivers and Fleets Can Protect Their Data](https://www.truckinginfo.com/articles/public-wi-fi-cybersecurity-risks-how-truck-drivers-and-fleets-can-protect-their-data) _2026-08-21 · Heavy Duty Trucking_ Public Wi-Fi can expose truck drivers and fleets to credential theft, malware, and other cyber threats. Here’s how to reduce the risk on the road. ## [JJ Foodservice adds 20 new Isuzu Grafters to fleet](https://www.fleetpoint.org/isuzu-truck-uk/jj-foodservice-adds-20-new-isuzu-grafters-to-fleet/) _2026-08-21 · Mark Salisbury · FleetPoint_ National food and drink wholesaler JJ Foodservice has taken delivery of 20 new 3.5-tonne Isuzu N35.125 Grafters with automatic transmission, supporting the continued expansion of its nationwide delivery operations. The latest order strengthens a relationship between JJ Foodservice and Isuzu Truck UK that stretches back three decades. The wholesaler was among Isuzu Truck UK’s first… ## [Gibela Namela Holdings and Jozi My Jozi sign partnership to strengthen Johannesburg’s taxi industry](https://transporttorque.co.za/2026/08/21/gibela-namela-holdings-and-jozi-my-jozi-sign-partnership-to-strengthen-johannesburgs-taxi-industry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gibela-namela-holdings-and-jozi-my-jozi-sign-partnership-to-strengthen-johannesburgs-taxi-industry) _2026-08-21 · transport-admin · Transport Torque_ Taxi industry body Gibela Namela Holdings and the citizen-led NPC, Jozi My Jozi (JMJ), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to implement a number of interventions aimed at strengthening Johannesburg’s minibus taxi industry. The post Gibela Namela Holdings and Jozi My Jozi sign partnership to strengthen Johannesburg’s taxi industry first appeared on Transport Torque . ## [Chery strengthens its seven-year warranty](https://www.fleetpoint.org/chery/chery-strengthens-its-seven-year-warranty/) _2026-08-21 · Mark Salisbury · FleetPoint_ Chery has enhanced its vehicle warranty policy in the UK following a record first year in the market, with the changes reflecting feedback from customers and the brand’s rapidly expanding retailer network. The warranty improvements form part of Chery’s customer-first approach and are designed to strengthen the ownership experience while helping private and business customers… ## [Geely Monjaro EM-i Hybrid SUV begins global rollout](https://www.fleetpoint.org/geely/geely-monjaro-em-i-hybrid-suv-begins-global-rollout/) _2026-08-21 · Mark Salisbury · FleetPoint_ Geely Auto is set to begin the global rollout of its new hybrid D-segment SUV, the Geely Monjaro EM-i, with the model making its international debut in Egypt in late August before expanding into other global markets. As Geely Auto’s first global D-SUV, the Monjaro EM-i is positioned as “A Global Advanced Handling & Quality… ## [Einride and DAF target Level 4 autonomous electric trucks](https://www.fleetpoint.org/autonomous-vehicles/einride-and-daf-target-level-4-autonomous-electric-trucks/) _2026-08-21 · Mark Salisbury · FleetPoint_ Einride and DAF Trucks have announced a joint initiative to integrate Einride’s autonomous driving system, Einride Driver, into DAF’s premium electric truck platform, bringing SAE Level 4 autonomous electric trucks closer to commercial deployment. The collaboration is aimed at addressing some of the biggest challenges facing the road transport industry, including driver shortages, rising… ## [How Lance Evans Turns Enforcement Experience Into Better Fleet Safety](https://www.truckinginfo.com/articles/how-lance-evans-turns-enforcement-experience-into-better-fleet-safety) _2026-08-20 · Deborah Lockridge · Heavy Duty Trucking_ HDT Truck Fleet Innovator Lance Evans brings lessons from law enforcement to K&B Transportation’s approach to safety technology, data, driver coaching, and compliance. ## [Conservative diesel HGV phase-out U-turn puts freight decarbonisation at risk](https://www.fleetpoint.org/environment-news/decarbonisation/conservative-diesel-hgv-phase-out-u-turn-puts-freight-decarbonisation-at-risk/) _2026-08-20 · Mark Salisbury · FleetPoint_ The Conservative Party’s decision to scrap the planned phase-out of new diesel HGVs represents a significant reversal of a policy it introduced when it was in government – and raises fresh questions over the future direction of UK road freight decarbonisation. Announced on 19 August, the Conservatives said they would abandon the planned end-of-sale dates… ## [Neue Klasse puts pressure on BMW’s model line-up](https://www.fleetpoint.org/bmw/neue-klasse-puts-pressure-on-bmws-model-line-up/) _2026-08-20 · Mark Salisbury · FleetPoint_ BMW is reviewing its model line-up as chief executive Milan Nedeljković looks to reduce complexity, improve profitability and ensure the company’s future products are aligned with the Neue Klasse architecture. The move puts some of BMW’s more niche and low-volume models under the spotlight, including the BMW XM, 8 Series and potentially body styles such… ## [Vehicle theft is down, but are fleets any safer?](https://www.fleetpoint.org/law-and-legislation/police/vehicle-theft/vehicle-theft-is-down-but-are-fleets-any-safer/) _2026-08-20 · Mark Salisbury · FleetPoint_ The reduction in vehicle theft reported in the latest figures is undoubtedly positive. Around 55,000 vehicles were stolen across the UK last year, an 11% fall on the previous year and a welcome change after several years of rising theft levels. But for fleet operators, the headline figures only tell part of the story. For… ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rIynZdtcv9Cy) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Volkswagen takes centre stage at the 2026 Festival of Motoring](https://transporttorque.co.za/2026/08/20/volkswagen-takes-centre-stage-at-the-2026-festival-of-motoring/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=volkswagen-takes-centre-stage-at-the-2026-festival-of-motoring) _2026-08-20 · transport-admin · Transport Torque_ Volkswagen returns to the 9th edition of the Festival of Motoring from 28–30 August 2026 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit to showcase one of its most comprehensive displays in recent years. The post Volkswagen takes centre stage at the 2026 Festival of Motoring first appeared on Transport Torque . ## [For Nicky Cupp, Fleet Innovation Starts With Frustration](https://www.truckinginfo.com/articles/for-nicky-cupp-fleet-innovation-starts-with-frustration) _2026-08-19 · Deborah Lockridge · Heavy Duty Trucking_ HDT Truck Fleet Innovator Nicky Cupp turns everyday pain points at Fraley & Schilling into opportunities for better technology and smarter processes. ## [NPPF now includes a dedicated freight and logistics policy](https://www.fleetpoint.org/government-policy/nppf-now-includes-a-dedicated-freight-and-logistics-policy/) _2026-08-19 · Mark Salisbury · FleetPoint_ The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) has finally given freight and logistics a policy of its own, and for an industry that has spent years fighting to be seen in the planning system, this marks a genuine turning point. Published on 17 August 2026, the revised framework introduces policy E3, requiring freight and logistics developments… ## [EV Discovery Programme proves electric HGVs can match diesel](https://www.fleetpoint.org/electric-vehicles-2/electric-trucks/ev-discovery-programme-proves-electric-hgvs-can-match-diesel/) _2026-08-19 · Mark Salisbury · FleetPoint_ Electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) can already match, and in some cases outperform, diesel trucks on local wholesale delivery routes, according to a new case study from the Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA), Renault Trucks and specialist contract hire provider Vertellus. The findings suggest that up to 95% of short and regional journeys could be completed… ## [Zenobē partners with West Midlands Combined Authority](https://www.fleetpoint.org/electric-vehicles-2/electric-buses/zenobe-partners-with-west-midlands-combined-authority/) _2026-08-19 · Mark Salisbury · FleetPoint_ Zenobē is strengthening its partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) as the region prepares to bring bus services under public ownership and control. As part of the transition, Zenobē’s existing electric bus charging and vehicle availability contracts will transfer to West Midlands Bus Company, which WMCA intends to acquire in full during the… ## [Volvo Trucks unveils 100-Year Edition FH and FH Aero](https://www.fleetpoint.org/volvo-trucks/volvo-trucks-unveils-100-year-edition-fh-and-fh-aero/) _2026-08-19 · Mark Salisbury · FleetPoint_ Volvo Trucks has unveiled a special 100-Year Edition of its FH, FH16, FH Aero and FH16 Aero tractor units ahead of the Volvo Group’s centenary celebrations in 2027. Designed to celebrate a century of innovation while highlighting the company’s Swedish heritage, the Volvo 100-Year Edition combines distinctive exterior styling with an upgraded interior focused on… ## [The cost of distraction on the road in 2026](https://transporttorque.co.za/2026/08/19/the-cost-of-distraction-on-the-road-in-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-cost-of-distraction-on-the-road-in-2026) _2026-08-19 · transport-admin · Transport Torque_ The World Health Organization\[i\] warned as far back as 2011 that distracted driving was a “serious and growing threat to road safety”, noting that rising mobile phone ownership was likely to escalate the problem. The post The cost of distraction on the road in 2026 first appeared on Transport Torque . ## [Autonomous Truck Testing Moves Ahead in California as Teamsters Challenge Rules](https://www.truckinginfo.com/news/autonomous-truck-testing-moves-ahead-in-california-as-teamsters-challenge-rules) _2026-08-18 · Deborah Lockridge · Heavy Duty Trucking_ California has begun permitting heavy-duty autonomous truck testing, with Aurora and Kodiak among the first to receive approval, as the Teamsters sue the DMV over the new regulations. ## [New FMCSA Chief Safety Officer Has Trucking Industry and Law Enforcement Experience](https://www.truckinginfo.com/news/new-fmcsa-chief-safety-officer-has-trucking-industry-and-law-enforcement-experience) _2026-08-18 · Staff · Heavy Duty Trucking_ Steve Dowling joins FMCSA after serving as senior director of safety at Covenant Logistics and in leadership roles in commercial motor vehicle industry organizations. ## [Adam Buttgenbach’s Approach to Electric Trucks: Start With Where They Fit](https://www.truckinginfo.com/articles/adam-buttgenbachs-approach-to-electric-trucks-start-with-where-they-fit) _2026-08-18 · Deborah Lockridge · Heavy Duty Trucking_ HDT Truck Fleet Innovator Adam Buttgenbach helped PepsiCo build one of North America’s largest EV fleets by focusing on where electric trucks make operational sense. ## [Unlimited Mobile Internet, One V-SIM (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/8Kc2v00KiYID) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Automatically switches across T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon; no throttling, no contract. ## [Older drivers are likely to reject 80mph motorway speed proposal](https://www.fleetpoint.org/driver-training-safety/motorway-driving/older-drivers-are-likely-to-reject-80mph-motorway-speed-proposal/) _2026-08-18 · Mark Salisbury · FleetPoint_ The prospect of raising the UK motorway speed limit from 70mph to 80mph has exposed a clear generational divide, with older drivers significantly more likely to oppose an increase. An in-depth survey of more than 2,000 people commissioned by DrivingExperience.com found that 54% of respondents would prefer to retain the current 70mph motorway speed limit,… ## [What fleet data shows about electric van suitability](https://www.fleetpoint.org/electric-vehicles-2/electric-vans/what-fleet-data-shows-about-electric-van-suitability/) _2026-08-18 · Mark Salisbury · FleetPoint_ The UK’s ZEV mandate requires 24% of new van sales to be zero-emission in 2026, rising towards 70% by 2030. As fleet operators face increasing pressure to accelerate electrification, new analysis suggests that choosing the right routes may be more important than simply deciding how many electric vans to deploy. Simon Ridley, Managing Director at… ## [Sharath Muddaiah](https://www.fleetpoint.org/expert-bio/sharath-muddaiah/) _2026-08-18 · Mark Salisbury · FleetPoint_ Sharath Muddaiah, Head of Global Customer Success & Business Strategy IoT Solutions, Giesecke+Devrient Contributing Posts: Live asset tracking is essential tool to fight cargo fraud ## [Women’s Day: Engen programme turns IT dream into reality](https://transporttorque.co.za/2026/08/18/womens-day-engen-programme-turns-it-dream-into-reality/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=womens-day-engen-programme-turns-it-dream-into-reality) _2026-08-18 · transport-admin · Transport Torque_ Growing up, Zimasa Pretty Mbhem dreamed of building a career in technology. Today, she is turning that dream into reality thanks to determination, hard work and the support of Engen's Global Citizen Development Programme (EGCDP). The post Women’s Day: Engen programme turns IT dream into reality first appeared on Transport Torque . ## [Driver Trust Can Make or Break the Success of Fleet Safety Technology](https://www.truckinginfo.com/news/driver-trust-can-make-or-break-the-success-of-fleet-safety-technology) _2026-08-17 · Deborah Lockridge · Heavy Duty Trucking_ New Teletrac Navman research suggests that onboarding, transparency about driver data, and positive feedback can play a significant role in how commercial drivers respond to safety and coaching technology. ## [Deen Albert: Let Automation Do the Math, People Make the Decisions](https://www.truckinginfo.com/articles/deen-albert-let-automation-do-the-math-people-make-the-decisions) _2026-08-17 · Deborah Lockridge · Heavy Duty Trucking_ HDT Truck Fleet Innovator Deen Albert makes sure people are still at the heart of operations at Grand Island Express, even while adopting artificial intelligence tools. AI-assisted dispatch helped boost revenue 25% with the same number of trucks. ## [THREE ISUZU LEGENDS, MILLIONS OF KILOMETRES AND A LEGACY OF SERVICE](https://transporttorque.co.za/2026/08/17/three-isuzu-legends-millions-of-kilometres-and-a-legacy-of-service/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=three-isuzu-legends-millions-of-kilometres-and-a-legacy-of-service) _2026-08-17 · transport-admin · Transport Torque_ For Allies Towing, the true measure of a truck is not simply how many kilometres it can cover, but how reliably it continues to serve the business and the communities that depend on it. The post THREE ISUZU LEGENDS, MILLIONS OF KILOMETRES AND A LEGACY OF SERVICE first appeared on Transport Torque . ## [Trimble’s New AI Agent Takes Aim at Fleet Back-Office Busywork](https://www.truckinginfo.com/news/trimbles-new-ai-agent-takes-aim-at-fleet-back-office-busywork) _2026-08-14 · Deborah Lockridge · Heavy Duty Trucking_ Arc Agent works across Trimble TMS products to automate repetitive tasks such as freight orders, maintenance, invoices, fuel costs and more. ## [FMCSA: Stop Using These 15 Electronic Logging Devices](https://www.truckinginfo.com/news/fmcsa-stop-using-these-15-electronic-logging-devices) _2026-08-14 · Staff · Heavy Duty Trucking_ Fleets and drivers must replace the revoked ELDs with ones on the FMCSA's registered device list of electronic logging devices. ## [Jennie Abarca Is Proving Electric Trucks Can Do the Job](https://www.truckinginfo.com/articles/jennie-abarca-is-proving-electric-trucks-can-do-the-job) _2026-08-14 · Deborah Lockridge · Heavy Duty Trucking_ HDT Truck Fleet Innovator Jennie Abarca is building confidence in fleet electrification one load at a time while openly sharing the challenges she encounters along the way as a small-fleet owner. ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WEXtgt3ELwxU) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## [Renault Duster returns to Rewrite the Rules of Adventure](https://transporttorque.co.za/2026/08/14/renault-duster-returns-to-rewrite-the-rules-of-adventure/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=renault-duster-returns-to-rewrite-the-rules-of-adventure) _2026-08-14 · transport-admin · Transport Torque_ Renault South Africa has officially unveiled the new-gen Renault Duster, marking the arrival of a reimagined SUV that remains true to its legendary adventurous spirit while introducing an upgraded design, technology, comfort and safety. The post Renault Duster returns to Rewrite the Rules of Adventure first appeared on Transport Torque . ## [Women’s Month: Breaking barriers in the fuels industry Lerato Ntuli on leading the way for women](https://transporttorque.co.za/2026/08/13/womens-month-breaking-barriers-in-the-fuels-industry-lerato-ntulie-on-leading-the-way-for-women/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=womens-month-breaking-barriers-in-the-fuels-industry-lerato-ntulie-on-leading-the-way-for-women) _2026-08-13 · transport-admin · Transport Torque_ For Lerato Ntuli, becoming the first woman to lead Engen's Langlaagte Terminal was about more than reaching a personal career milestone. It marked an important step in her career and demonstrated what can be achieved by women in an industry where they remain underrepresented. The post Women’s Month: Breaking barriers in the fuels industry Lerato Ntuli on leading the way for women first appeared on… ## [GWM South Africa Celebrates the Women Who Move Us](https://transporttorque.co.za/2026/08/12/gwm-south-africa-celebrates-the-women-who-move-us/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gwm-south-africa-celebrates-the-women-who-move-us) _2026-08-12 · transport-admin · Transport Torque_ Second annual Women In Motion event honours resilience, leadership and the power of connection this Women's Day. The post GWM South Africa Celebrates the Women Who Move Us first appeared on Transport Torque . ## [LDV INTRODUCES THE MOST AFFORDABLE HARDEST WORKING SINGLE CAB](https://transporttorque.co.za/2026/08/11/ldv-introduces-the-most-affordable-hardest-working-single-cab/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ldv-introduces-the-most-affordable-hardest-working-single-cab) _2026-08-11 · transport-admin · Transport Torque_ Backed by 130 years of commercial and utility vehicle heritage, the T60 Utility Single Cab from LDV is set to disrupt the market with its unbeatable combination of value, price and performance. The post LDV INTRODUCES THE MOST AFFORDABLE HARDEST WORKING SINGLE CAB first appeared on Transport Torque . ## [EVEN MORE DASHING!](https://transporttorque.co.za/2026/08/07/even-more-dashing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=even-more-dashing) _2026-08-07 · transport-admin · Transport Torque_ An SUV that was designed by an ex-Porsche designer was always going to turn heads. The post EVEN MORE DASHING! first appeared on Transport Torque . ## [Leadership Diversity Key to Driving the Automotive Sector’s Transformation](https://transporttorque.co.za/2026/08/06/leadership-diversity-key-to-driving-the-automotive-sectors-transformation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=leadership-diversity-key-to-driving-the-automotive-sectors-transformation) _2026-08-06 · transport-admin · Transport Torque_ The global automotive sector is undergoing its most profound evolution in decades, with the aftermarket sector squarely at the forefront of this dynamic shift. The post Leadership Diversity Key to Driving the Automotive Sector’s Transformation first appeared on Transport Torque .