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Carrier Transicold has equipped Wild Water Group’s trailer fleet with Vector High Efficiency (HE) 17 units to improve performance across its temperature-controlled operations. The company, which provides temperature-controlled warehousing and distribution services, reported measurable gains after initially deploying five units to replace legacy Vector 1550 systems.

TreviPay and NextMove launch pay-by-invoice toll management for fleet operators TreviPay and NextMove are launching NextPass Business: Pay by Invoice, enabling consolidated toll management and flexible invoicing for fleet customers across the U.S. and Canada. The program is designed to simplify toll payments, streamline order-to-cash processes, and support fleets shifting away from transponder-based systems.

STG acquires Carrier Logistics to advance AI-driven LTL and last-mile operations STG recently acquired Carrier Logistics (CLI), a transportation management software (TMS) provider for less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers, to advance development of an AI-agentic platform for terminal-based operations. The investment aims to transform CLI’s system into an AI-native operating model focused on automation and optimization across LTL and last-mile networks.

NAFA I&E attendees awarded Fleetio the People’s Choice Award for its AI Service Advisor, a tool that leverages fleet data to streamline maintenance and reduce vehicle downtime. Key takeaways Fleetio's AI Service Advisor uses over a decade of fleet service data to automatically identify issues and recommend maintenance actions. The innovation was voted the favorite among industry leaders and attendees at NAFA's 2026 Institute & Expo.

Recipients included the City of Salem, Oregon, and Florida Power and Light, with individual honors awarded to Fleet Professional of the Year Tim Coxwell, Fleet Technician Jerry Dake, and the Tom Johnson Award recipient Robert Martinez. Key takeaways The 2026 100 Best Fleets list includes top public and commercial fleet organizations across the Americas. Awards were presented during NAFA's Institute & Expo in Cleveland, Ohio.

What does trucking and the American spirit mean to you and your fleet? Are you rocking patriotic equipment? Share it with FleetOwner. As the U.S. approaches its Semiquincentennial this summer, FleetOwner is preparing to honor the industry that serves as the nation's backbone. For 250 years, American progress has been driven by those who move the world forward—and we want you to be part of this historic celebration.

CLEVELAND—Wexlaunched a new capability within its Wex EV At-Home offering, designed to bring greater control, accuracy, and confidence to fleet electrification. Unveiled at the NAFA Institute & Expo here, EV At-Home with Vehicle Fraud Protection addresses one of the fastest-growing challenges for businesses with EVs, ensuring accurate and secure reimbursement for at-home charging.

Technological change is a funny thing. Sometimes it feels like it is taking forever to move technology forward, and other times it seems like things happen quickly. The reason I bring this up is that I recently had the opportunity to spend time with people who are working on various automation projects—and things are moving quickly in that area. I learned about three projects, all under the same program managed by DriveOhio.

Kriska Transportation Group (KTG) recently acquired Sharp Transportation Systems, a Cambridge, Ontario–based carrier specializing in temperature-controlled freight across Canada and the U.S. Sharp Transportation Systems is known for its expertise in transporting sensitive and time-critical freight, including medical supplies and furniture, with a focus on reliability and customer service.

Mercedes-Benz opens orders for eArocs 400 electric construction truck Mercedes-Benz Trucks will begin sales of the battery-electric eArocs 400 this month (April 2026), targeting urban and near-road construction applications with ranges up to 240 km (149 miles). The truck features two LFP battery packs, up to 400 kW charging, and is designed for full-day operation without intermediate charging.