Data-driven safety programs are reducing the worst crashes, but rising inattentiveness and tighter schedules are creating new challenges for fleet operators, according to Lytx.
Despite a 5.3% drop in supply chain crime incidents in the first quarter of 2026, estimated losses held steady at $131.58 million, Verisk CargoNet found.
Drowsiness, distraction and aggressive driving consistently precede incidents, and near-collisions are becoming the leading safety metric for fleet risk management, according to Motive’s 2026 road safety report.
CargoNet analysis reveals organized criminal groups increasingly targeting high-value shipments, with estimated theft losses reaching $725 million in 2025.
Staffing shortages create additional risk as companies increase dashcam adoption by 29% and expand hands-free policies to protect drivers, a Nationwide survey finds.
Zurich report highlights the growing risk of intense parking garage fires due to the increasing use of plastics and lithium-ion batteries in modern vehicles.