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Improving fleet safety isn’t about reacting after incidents happen — it’s about understanding where risk lives and addressing it before it turns into a violation, an accident, or downtime.

That’s the purpose behind Aim Transportation Solutions’ Safety Bulletin Roundup, a deep dive into the most common safety, compliance, and equipment issues affecting commercial fleets today. Led by John “Safety John” Rugarber, Aim’s Regional Safety Manager with more than two decades of industry experience, the session expands on topics regularly featured in Aim’s weekly Safety Bulletin and provides real-world context fleet operators can apply immediately.

In a market where transportation costs and complexity continue to rise, companies are constantly looking for smarter ways to move freight without sacrificing service or reliability. One solution that makes sense for many businesses is Less–Than–Truckload (LTL) shipping—a flexible, efficient, and cost-effective option for freight that doesn’t fill an entire trailer.

This past fall, Aim team members had the special opportunity to visit the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center in Youngstown, OH, right near our headquarters. The visit gave our team a firsthand look at the center, which is supported annually by the Panerathon, an event that Aim proudly sponsors. Each year, the community comes together to raise money for patient programs, treatment support, and other essential resources. Knowing that our contributions, along with those of our friends and families, help make this possible is something every Aim team member can feel proud of.

As 2026 is now underway, fleet maintenance remains one of the most demanding responsibilities for transportation operations. Fleets are balancing rising costs, regulatory requirements, vehicle availability, and ongoing workforce challenges, all while supporting daily operations that cannot afford unexpected downtime.

As 2026 approaches, fleet operators are facing one of the most complex transportation environments in recent years. Equipment costs remain high, regulations continue to tighten, technicians are in short supply, and maintenance demands are rising with every new model year. Many fleets are reevaluating how they manage assets, control costs, and maintain reliable uptime.