Tech & Tools

Trucking in 2026 looks nothing like it did even five years ago. ELDs replaced paper logs. GPS fleet tracking is standard. AI-powered dash cams are catching unsafe driving before accidents happen. And there's literally an app for everything — finding loads, locating parking, saving on fuel, navigating low bridges. This section keeps you up to speed on the technology side of trucking. We cover the Hours of Service rules you need to follow (including every exception and the sleeper berth provision), the best ELD devices on the market, fleet telematics systems, dash cams that can save you in court, and the must-have apps every truck driver should have on their phone. If you're still doing things the old-school way, this section will bring you into 2026.