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Matt Fleming

Matt Fleming

English Proficiency Violations Surged Months Before Fatal Florida Accident

English Proficiency Violations Surged Months Before Fatal Florida Accident

Analysis of 22,260 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration English proficiency violation records reveals a dramatic enforcement surge that began in January 2025—months before the high-profile August 14th Florida accident that killed three family members.

Mapping Electric Commercial Vehicle Adoption: A Geographic and Fleet Analysis

Mapping Electric Commercial Vehicle Adoption: A Geographic and Fleet Analysis

We examined the current state of electric commercial vehicle deployment across the United States by leveraging federal inspection data.

Commercial Truck Value Retention: A Data-Driven Analysis

Commercial Truck Value Retention: A Data-Driven Analysis

A comprehensive analysis of commercial truck listing data reveals significant differences in how various manufacturers and models retain value over time. This study examined heavy-duty commercial vehicles, focusing exclusively on major manufacturers.

Measuring What Matters: A Data-Driven Look at Driver Out-of-Service Rates

Measuring What Matters: A Data-Driven Look at Driver Out-of-Service Rates

A comprehensive analysis reveals that carrier age and fleet size are the dominant predictors of driver safety performance, with new carriers showing 4x higher OOS rates than veterans and small fleets recording 37x higher rates than mega carriers.

From Expansion to Contraction: Transportation Fleet Trends Across Size Categories

From Expansion to Contraction: Transportation Fleet Trends Across Size Categories

This analysis presents transportation fleet data showing changes in power unit counts and driver employment over a 24-month period, segmented by fleet size and growth pattern.

The Market Share Battle: PACCAR Loses Ground to Freightliner During Freight Recession

The Market Share Battle: PACCAR Loses Ground to Freightliner During Freight Recession

New Q2 2025 data reveals PACCAR's continued market share decline against Freightliner's steady gains.

Are Mexican Carriers Safer or Riskier Than US Carriers?

Are Mexican Carriers Safer or Riskier Than US Carriers?

Data reveals a safety performance paradox: exceptional drivers, challenging equipment outcomes. An analysis of 5.6 million commercial vehicle inspections conducted in the United States during 2024 reveals a striking safety performance split for Mexican carriers operating under NAFTA/USMCA trucking provisions. While these carriers outperform US carriers on driver