Fleet Management for Trucking & Logistics | Reduce Costs & Downtime

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Trucking and logistics companies represent 80.7% of the US freight bill — over $940 billion annually. Yet the average trucking operation still loses 31 minutes just getting a work order started after a defect is found. Communication gaps, unscheduled breakdowns, and missed compliance deadlines are not edge cases. They are the default state of a fleet running on spreadsheets, paper forms, and disconnected tools. FleetRabbit is built specifically for this problem.

45%
Reduction in unplanned downtime with predictive maintenance
32%
Lower maintenance costs vs fleets running on paper
25%
Fuel cost savings from idle reduction and route data
70%
Less paperwork time with mobile-first digital workflows
$16K
Avg FMCSA fine per ELD / HOS violation — avoided with compliance automation

A Tuesday Morning at a 20-Truck Carrier — Without FleetRabbit

6:02 AM
Driver finds brake issue during pre-trip
Writes it on a paper DVIR. Hands it to the yard manager. Yard manager puts it in a pile. Nobody calls the mechanic until 9 AM.
7:45 AM
Dispatcher assigns Unit 08 to a Dallas run
Unit 08 has an open brake defect. Nobody in dispatch knew — the DVIR is in a folder on the yard manager's desk. Truck leaves the yard.
9:18 AM
Registration on Unit 12 expired 11 days ago
Driver gets stopped at a weigh station. Out-of-service order. Truck off the road for 4 hours. Load delayed. Customer calls.
2:30 PM
Safety manager preparing for DOT audit next week
Spends 3 hours hunting through filing cabinets for DVIRs, maintenance records, and driver medical certificates. Two files are missing. Panic.
Now see the same morning with FleetRabbit
6:02 AM
Driver flags brake issue in the FleetRabbit app
GPS-stamped photo attached. Work order auto-created and assigned to the mechanic. Vehicle status set to Out of Service. Dispatch notified instantly.
6:03 AM
Dispatcher sees Unit 08 flagged — assigns Unit 11 instead
Dallas run leaves on time. No liability exposure. No vehicle going out with an open safety-critical defect.
No roadside stop
Unit 12 registration was renewed 6 weeks ago
FleetRabbit fired a 60-day alert. The renewal was handled in week 8. No OOS, no fine, no delay, no customer call.
2:30 PM
DOT audit prep takes 12 minutes
Safety manager pulls the full compliance report from the dashboard. Every DVIR, maintenance record, and driver document — timestamped, searchable, exportable in one click.

Built for Trucking Operations — Every Feature That Matters

Generic fleet software is built for any vehicle. FleetRabbit is built for trucking — which means every feature is designed around the specific challenges of commercial carriers, freight companies, and logistics operations. Sign up free and explore every feature today.

Preventive Maintenance & Work Orders
Schedule PM intervals by mileage, engine hours, or calendar. When a service comes due — or a driver flags a defect — a work order is auto-created and assigned to a mechanic instantly. No paper handoffs. No phone calls. Average time from defect to work order: under 2 minutes.
45%
Less unplanned downtime
Digital DVIR — FMCSA Compliant Since March 2026
FMCSA-2025-0115 explicitly authorises electronic DVIRs. FleetRabbit's mobile app lets drivers complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections with GPS-stamped photo documentation in under 4 minutes. Defects auto-route to mechanics. Records stored audit-ready for 3+ years. No paper, no filing cabinet, no missing forms.
4 min
Average DVIR completion
DOT Compliance & Document Tracking
Registrations, insurance certificates, annual vehicle inspections, driver medical certificates, IFTA filings, IRP renewals — all tracked with 90/60/30-day expiry alerts that escalate to supervisors. Only 7% of carriers pass DOT audits without a single violation. FleetRabbit customers have audit-ready records retrievable in under 60 seconds.
60 sec
Any record, any audit
GPS & ELD Integration — 200+ Providers
FleetRabbit integrates with your existing ELD — Samsara, Motive, Omnitracs, and 200+ more. Real-time vehicle location, HOS status, engine hours, and driver data flow directly into the platform. No new hardware to buy. If your ELD changes, FleetRabbit changes with you. GPS data powers maintenance triggers, dispatch visibility, and compliance reporting all at once.
200+
ELD integrations
Driver Management & HOS Compliance
Driver qualification files, medical certificate tracking, hours-of-service status per driver, Clearinghouse query management, and random drug testing schedules — all in one driver profile. Pre-violation HOS alerts fire before a driver hits a threshold. Annual query reminders start 60 days before the January 5 deadline. DQF violations account for 12% of all FMCSA citations — FleetRabbit eliminates the category.
12%
Of citations from DQF gaps
Fleet Analytics & Cost Reporting
Cost per mile, cost per vehicle, maintenance spend by fleet, fuel vs maintenance ratio, downtime by cause category — every metric a logistics operation needs to benchmark performance and reduce costs. Identify the 20% of your fleet causing 80% of your maintenance spend. Make repair-vs-replace decisions with data instead of gut feeling. Trucking companies using analytics dashboards report 12% better fuel efficiency within the first year.
12%
Fuel efficiency gain

Built for Trucking. Live in Under 10 Minutes.

No hardware to buy. No contracts. Connect your ELD, import your vehicles and drivers, and FleetRabbit is operational the same day. Most trucking companies complete full onboarding during a single 30-minute demo session. Book yours today — we configure the platform around your specific fleet size, ELD provider, and compliance requirements before the call ends.

2026 Trucking Compliance — What Changed and What FleetRabbit Handles

FMCSA brought more regulatory changes in 2025–2026 than any year since the ELD mandate. Here is what changed, what it means for your operation, and how FleetRabbit handles each one automatically. Book a demo to see the compliance dashboard for your fleet.

March 2026
Electronic DVIRs Explicitly Authorised
FMCSA-2025-0115 removes all legal ambiguity around paperless inspection reports. Digital DVIRs with GPS timestamps, photo documentation, and electronic signatures are now fully compliant under 49 CFR 396.11 and 396.13.
FleetRabbit: Mobile DVIR app with GPS-stamp, photo capture, and defect-to-work-order automation. Compliant from day one.
Oct 2025
MC Numbers Eliminated
USDOT number is now the sole federal identifier for all motor carriers. All compliance documentation, insurance filings, and carrier profiles must reflect USDOT number only.
FleetRabbit: All carrier profiles and compliance records use USDOT numbering throughout.
Jan 2026
Paper Medical Certificates Gone
The temporary waiver allowing carriers to accept paper MECs expired January 10, 2026. Medical certification must now be verified exclusively through Motor Vehicle Records from state licensing agencies.
FleetRabbit: Medical cert expiry tracked per driver with 90/60/30-day alerts and MVR verification reminders.
Feb 2026
CSA Scoring Overhaul — Vehicle Maintenance Split
Vehicle Maintenance is now two separate scoring categories: "Vehicle Maintenance" and "Vehicle Maintenance: Driver Observed." Driver-observed defects missed during pre-trip inspections now feed a separate, visible compliance score.
FleetRabbit: Every DVIR finding auto-mapped to the correct CSA category. Driver Observed score built from every pre-trip inspection.
2026
Clearinghouse II — CDL Downgrades Active
State DMVs now actively downgrade CDLs for drivers with unresolved prohibited status. Annual Clearinghouse queries are mandatory for every CDL driver by January 5 each year. Missed queries: up to $16,000 per driver.
FleetRabbit: Query status tracked per driver. 60-day advance alerts. Onboarding blocks new drivers until pre-employment query confirmed.

What FleetRabbit Costs vs What Breakdowns Cost

Without FleetRabbit — Real Costs Per Truck Per Year
Unplanned breakdown — road service call (minor) $350–$600
Unplanned breakdown — major failure on road $2,000–$5,000+
Out-of-service downtime (avg 4 hrs per incident) $841 avg
Missed DVIR / maintenance documentation fine Up to $16,000
Expired registration roadside stop $300–$1,000
Safety manager time — manual audit prep 15+ hrs/audit
Annual exposure per truck: $5,000–$25,000+
FleetRabbit — What You Pay
Software subscription per vehicle From $3/mo
Hardware required $0
Setup and onboarding Free
Contract length Month-to-month
Up to 3 vehicles free Forever free
Time to be live Same day
Annual cost per 20-truck fleet: Less than one breakdown
Start Free — No Card Required

Built for Every Type of Trucking & Logistics Operation

Long-Haul Carriers
OTR maintenance scheduling, HOS compliance, multi-state registration and permit tracking, driver qualification files for CDL drivers across corridors.
Regional & LTL Fleets
Daily DVIR workflows, route-based dispatch visibility, frequent PM scheduling for high-cycle vehicles, multi-depot compliance dashboards.
3PL & Logistics Providers
Mixed fleet management across asset types, carrier compliance tracking, real-time vehicle and cargo visibility, audit-ready documentation for shipper requirements.
Owner-Operators & Small Carriers
Free tier for up to 3 vehicles. ELD integration from day one. DVIR, PM scheduling, and compliance tracking without enterprise complexity or pricing.
Freight Brokers & Asset Carriers
Carrier compliance visibility, driver document management, insurance and registration tracking for owned assets, FMCSA audit readiness across all vehicle types.
Intermodal & Drayage
Container and chassis inspection tracking, port-to-depot compliance, trailer-specific DVIR forms, dwell time alerts, and multi-location fleet visibility.
Trucking & Logistics Fleet Management · 2026

Stop Managing Your Fleet on Spreadsheets. Start Running It on FleetRabbit.

DVIR · Preventive Maintenance · DOT Compliance · HOS · Driver Management · 200+ ELD Integrations — all in one platform, live the same day you sign up.

No hardware. No credit card. No contracts. Cancel anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does FleetRabbit work with my existing ELD — Samsara, Motive, or Omnitracs?
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Yes — FleetRabbit integrates with 200+ ELD and telematics providers including Samsara, Motive, Omnitracs, KeepTruckin, and more. Your GPS data, HOS status, engine hours, and driver data flow into the platform from your existing hardware. You do not need to buy any new devices. If your ELD changes, FleetRabbit integrates with the new provider without any data loss. Book a demo to confirm your ELD is supported.

Is FleetRabbit's DVIR compliant with the new 2026 FMCSA regulations?
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Yes — FleetRabbit's digital DVIR is fully compliant with FMCSA-2025-0115, effective March 23, 2026, which explicitly authorises electronic Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports. Every inspection in FleetRabbit includes GPS location stamp, device verification, timestamp, driver digital signature, and photo documentation for defects. These records are stored for 3+ years and are exportable in the format FMCSA auditors request. Paper DVIRs are no longer required.

How long does it take to set up FleetRabbit for a trucking company?
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Most trucking companies are fully operational on FleetRabbit within one business day. The onboarding process covers: connecting your ELD (under 10 minutes), importing your vehicle roster and driver files (60–90 minutes for a 20-truck fleet), setting up PM schedules and compliance alerts, and training drivers on the inspection app (under 15 minutes per driver). There is no hardware to install, no IT team required, and no configuration backlog. Most fleet managers leave the demo call with their fleet already set up. Sign up free and start setup today.

What does FleetRabbit cost for a trucking company?
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FleetRabbit starts free for up to 3 vehicles — no credit card, no time limit. Paid plans start from $3 per vehicle per month. There are no hardware costs, no setup fees, no long-term contracts, and no reseller markups. You can add or remove vehicles any month without penalty. For a 20-truck fleet, the annual software cost is less than the cost of a single unplanned breakdown on the road — which FleetRabbit's preventive maintenance system is designed to prevent.

Can FleetRabbit handle multi-state compliance for interstate carriers?
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Yes — FleetRabbit tracks IRP registrations, IFTA quarterly filings, UCR annual registrations, and state-specific weight-distance permits (Kentucky, New Mexico, New York, Oregon) alongside vehicle-level registrations and insurance. Each jurisdiction has its own expiry date, alert schedule, and document storage. For carriers running across 10+ states, FleetRabbit manages the entire compliance calendar automatically with 90/60/30-day alerts per deadline. Book a demo to see multi-state compliance tracking in action.

April 14, 2026 By James Henderson
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