**FleetOwner June 2025: Private Fleets, New Trucks, and Smarter Routes — Oh My!**

by TRUCKERS VA
(UNITED STATES)

Intro: Trucking’s Monthly Bible Just Dropped

The **June 2025 digital edition of FleetOwner** is out — and if you’re in the game, this issue’s got something for just about everybody:

✅ Private fleet rankings (Who’s dominating and who’s slipping)
✅ Class 6–8 truck reviews (New tech, better comfort, real-world fuel data)
✅ Route optimization upgrades (More than just GPS fluff)

Whether you’re behind the wheel, running a fleet, or planning your exit strategy — this one’s worth scrolling through during your next 30-minute break at the Love’s.

Let’s break down what’s in it and what actually matters.

Private Fleet Rankings: The Big Dogs Are Moving

FleetOwner’s annual **Private Fleet 500** is basically the Fortune 500 for trucking. This issue reveals who’s winning the logistics arms race and who’s trying to keep up.
Big takeaways:

Walmart still flexing, but Kroger and Amazon closing the gap

Regional players are climbing the charts thanks to cold chain and final-mile freight

Fleets with on-site repair facilities and AI-based route management are rising fastest

If you're leased to one of these fleets or thinking about building one of your own, it’s worth peeping how the big boys do it.

Truck Class Reviews: What’s Hot in Class 6–8

FleetOwner test-drove the latest Class 6–8 models from Volvo, Freightliner, International, and the electric upstart brands.
Highlights:

Volvo VNR Electric: Great for regional hauls, but range anxiety is real

Freightliner Cascadia 2025: Updated interior feels like a cockpit, not a prison

International HX620: Built like a tank — perfect for heavy-duty construction

Nikola & Tesla trucks**: Still flashy, still not widespread (in other words, "Nice prototype, bro.")

If you're spec'ing a new truck or trying to understand resale values, the side-by-side comparisons are worth a screenshot.

Route Improvements: Smarter Than Your Dispatcher?

Let’s talk tech. The issue dives into how **AI and predictive routing** are now being used not just to shave miles — but to dodge weather, reroute based on fuel costs, and even avoid sketchy overnight parking zones.
Best quote:

“Routing systems now read weather, traffic, and weight limits before dispatch even finishes their coffee.”

For owner-ops and small fleets, this means apps like Samsara, Omnitracs, and KeepTruckin might actually earn their subscription price this year.

Multiple Viewpoints: It Ain’t All Glitz and Tech

Some fleet managers say:

“AI-powered routing is saving us $15K/month on fuel.”

“Automated dispatching reduced driver turnover by 10%.”

But drivers still say:

“I don’t care what the system says, I know which truck stop has room.”

“If they’d put this much money into decent pay and bathroom access, I’d be impressed.”

As usual, the tech works… until it doesn’t. Real-life experience still trumps computer logic when you’re 300 miles from the nearest mechanic.

Why This Issue Hits Different

It’s not just that FleetOwner put together another good list — it’s that **2025 is a pivot year.** Rates are bouncing, EVs are rising, and regulatory pressure is making old-school fleets think twice about business-as-usual.
This issue helps you:

Know which fleets are growing and why

Compare trucks with real driver input

Stay sharp on the tech that’s actually in use (not just press releases)

Bottom Line: FleetOwner Just Handed You the Playbook

You could treat this month’s issue like fluff... Or you could treat it like a **strategic intelligence drop**.
If you're trying to build, scale, switch fleets, or future-proof your hustle — this edition lays out exactly what the big players are betting on.

You don't have to copy ‘em.
But you damn sure should be paying attention.

👉 Read the full digital issue at: truckinginfo.com
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