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Author: Steve Smith

With three decades of firsthand experience, from the dispatch desk to the owner’s office, Steve knows exactly what it takes to keep a fleet moving. He's passionate about innovative tools that take the hassle out of your day-to-day operations. Steve believes that in this tight-knit community, success is simple: you show up, you deliver results, and you always keep your promises.

Parasitic Drain in Trucking: Causes, Costs, and Prevention

Parasitic drain costs fleets $800+ per no-start event. Idle Smart’s experts break down the causes, warning signs, and how fleets are preventing it for good.

The Idle Management Guide for Trucking Fleets

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Take an honest look at current idle management solutions and get tips on how to choose the right one.

ACT Expo 2026: Sustainability Wins Start Small 

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As fleets head into ACT Expo 2026 with tight budgets, Steve Smith explains why sustainability and savings don’t conflict and what to look for on the show floor.

Does Reducing Emissions Matter with the Emissions Standards Rollback? 

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The EPA’s emissions standards rollback has fleets rethinking strategy. Here’s why emissions reduction saves money whether you care about sustainability or not.

Carrier Exits Driving Spot Rates Up: What It Means for Fleets

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Spot rates are up 18.7% resulting from carrier exits, not demand. Here’s what that means for your fleet’s costs, margins, and long-term durability.

5 Ways to Save Money When Diesel Prices are $5/Gallon

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Diesel prices just spiked to nearly $5/gallon. Here are 5 proven ways fleet leaders can cut fuel costs fast, without waiting on the market to recover.

“Marginless Recovery” Survival Guide: Why Idle Reduction is Your 2026 Lifeboat

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Analysts have dubbed 2026 a year of “marginless recovery,” but fleets can still get ahead. Recapture profit and maintain liquidity with idle reduction.

2026 Food Logistics: Why High Operational Costs Demand Strategic Automation

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Non-fuel costs are at a record $1.779/mile. Discover why food logistics fleets are turning to strategic automation to eliminate unrecoverable downtime costs.

How to Prevent Fuel Gelling for Heavy-Duty Trucks

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Learn how to prevent fuel gelling, eliminate towing fees, and ensure uptime for heavy-duty trucks, even in the most extreme cold.

Are Idle Timers Regulated by the EPA for Heavy-Duty Trucks?

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Learn the truth about the policy restricting fleets from changing idle timers on new heavy-duty trucks and how it impacts your fleet’s bottom line.

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