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Each year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) conducts its annual International Roadcheck, a high-visibility, high-volume inspection event that puts fleets, drivers, and equipment under the microscope across North America.

This year’s Roadcheck takes place May 12–14, 2026, and preparation is critical. During a recent Aim Transportation Solutions webinar, Regional Safety Manager John Rugarber shared practical insights to help fleets avoid violations, reduce risk, and stay on the road.

Here’s what you need to know.

In today’s operating environment, fleet decisions are no longer just about equipment; they’re about risk, capital allocation, and staying ahead of rapid industry change.

For decades, truck ownership has been the default strategy for many private fleets. But that model is being challenged like never before. Between economic volatility, increasing equipment complexity, and the approaching 2027 emissions regulations, more companies are rethinking whether ownership still makes sense.

From where I sit, the shift toward full-service truck leasing isn’t just a trend. Full-service truck leasing is a strategic response to a fundamentally changing landscape.

For Catalina Morales, the path to becoming a diesel mechanic was not a traditional one. Born and raised in Phoenix, AZ, Catalina spent 10 years working as a barber before deciding it was time for a change. When the COVID-19 pandemic slowed business, she took it as an opportunity to pursue something more stable and more aligned with her long-term goals.

“I knew I needed something more secure, something more for myself,” she said.

by David Gurska, COO, Aim Integrated Logistics

At Aim Transportation Solutions, progress has always been about more than just moving freight from point A to point B. It’s about how we do it: responsibly, efficiently, and with an eye toward the future of our industry. That’s why I’m proud to share that Aim has once again renewed its participation in the U.S. EPA SmartWay® Transport Partnership.

For companies operating private fleets, the pressure has never been greater. Rising costs, driver shortages, increasing compliance requirements, and the constant need for service reliability are forcing many businesses to rethink how they manage transportation.

That’s why more organizations are turning to Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC)—a solution that delivers the control of a private fleet without the operational burden.

But not all dedicated providers are created equal. The difference comes down to partnership and the ability to deliver consistently, day in and day out.