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The episode discusses how fleets are adapting for 2026 by applying lessons learned from past downturns and focusing on modern technology and strategies.

As fleets enter 2026 with cautious optimism, they are applying lessons learned from the downturn in order to stay competitive. From strategy shifts to investing in modern TMS platforms, automation, and AI, this discussion highlights the priorities and operational changes fleets are focused on this year. Fleet leaders will gain practical guidance on where to focus, what to measure, and how to adapt for the year ahead. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://pcssoft.com/ WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: bit.ly/ILMagApp bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast? Connect with me on X: @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inbound-logistics Follow us on X: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com

People in this episode

Host: Inbound Logistics Magazine

Guest: Mark Hill

Topics covered

• fleets
• supply chain
• TMS platforms
• automation
• AI
• operational changes
• strategy shifts

Keywords

• fleets
• supply chain
• TMS
• automation
• AI
• operational changes
• strategy

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Organizations: PCS Software

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