Free NAFA Webinar: Manage Your Fuel Cost Volatility
Fuel prices surged by nearly $2 per gallon in early 2026 — and structural refining constraints mean that kind of volatility isn’t going away. For fleet managers, fuel costs feel like something to absorb. This session reframes it as something to manage.
AI, Coaching and the Connected Fleet: A New Era of Driver Safety Improvement
By Ed Pierce, Contributing Editor, Fleet Management Weekly
The recent NAFA I&E conference featured several sessions on fleet safety, highlighting ways to improve fleet safety and efficiency through AI. Fleets that successfully integrate AI, behavioral coaching and driver engagement strategies may ultimately gain advantages not only in safety performance but also in operational efficiency.
Registration Now Open for NETS Annual Conference
NETS 2026 Strength IN Numbers® Fleet Safety Benchmark Conference / September 15-17 / Hyatt Regency Indianapolis. Attendees will gain practical strategies, benchmarking insights, real-world case studies, and meaningful peer exchange with employers committed to advancing road safety.
Motive’s New Workforce Capabilities Aim to Improve Performance, Automate Rewards
Motive, an AI platform for physical operations, announced a major expansion of its Workforce Management solution with the launch of Driver Rewards and enhancements to AI Coach and Performance Hub.
JD Power: Retail Auto Sales Rise 6.0%, Reversing 7-Month Trend
Total new-vehicle sales for May 2026 project a 5.8% increase year-over-year, according to a joint forecast from JD Power and GlobalData. New-vehicle retail sales for May 2026 are projected to reach 1,231,900, a 6.0% increase from May 2025. Hybrid share of retail sales has climbed to 16.3%, up 1.6 ppts, while EV share has softened to 7.0%.
