Drivers daily checks

I’m so confused started on small fleets in the 80s some old trucks but well maintained by an onsite workshop. 90s 00s 10s worked for big PLCs were everything was really well maintained. Recently I worked for a company that was running their machines into the ground not maintaining them and not paying their bills at the dealership, must admit to being a little shaken by the experience. Start tomorrow for some one with a fleet of 20 . Just wondering if there’s a new trend coming or I just was unlucky ?