Fleet 101 Helps Educate New & Veteran Fleet Managers
Fleet is a complex industry with constant change and advancement. From new fleet managers to seasoned veterans, there is always more to learn. Let Work Truck help.

Photo: Work Truck
Fleet is a complex industry with constant change and advancement. From new fleet managers to seasoned veterans, there is always more to learn.
With that in mind, Work Truck has assembled a series of "Fleet 101" topics aimed to educate everyone on truck-specific fleet management key topics.
A few of the top articles are listed below, but bookmark this link to always have access to the latest and greatest educational articles on topics near and dear to your career.
Do I Need a DOT Number? Whether you operate a small fleet of light-, medium-, or heavy-duty units, or are merely the owner of one truck wanting to ensure you adhere to the law, knowing if you can need a DOT number can be confusing.
How to Choose the Right PTO - Vocational fleets depend on a power take-off (PTO) to get their hardest jobs done efficiently. Choosing the right unit and maintaining this vital piece of equipment is essential.
How to Determine Tire Load Ratings - Tire load ratings must be followed when selecting a tire and wheel package. The tire must safely support a given amount of vehicle weight. If the load rating is insufficient, the tire may become overheated and can self destruct.
Video: Top Mistakes when Spec'ing Liftgates - Learn about the nine common mistakes made when spec'ing liftgates, why they're made, and how to avoid them in this Fleet 101 episode of Truck Chat.
Have an idea for a Fleet 101 topic that you'd like to read or that you would like to provide input on? Reach out and let us know.
More Operations

Work Truck Seeks Fleet and Industry Insights on 2026 Trends and 2027 Forecasts
Work Truck is seeking insights from fleet leaders and industry partners on the trends that shaped 2026 and what commercial fleets should prepare for in 2027. Participate today!
Read More →
30 Years in Fleet and Still Learning: Lessons Beyond Trucks
After more than three decades in fleet, Bob Adamsky has learned that knowing trucks is only part of the job. The bigger lessons come down to communication, understanding, and never assuming you know it all.
Read More →What Every New Fleet Manager Should Know
Carolyn Edwards shares lessons on finding mentors, showing fleet’s value, and leading teams in this episode of Legends of Fleet.
Read More →From Our Partners
Basic Tracking vs Next Generation Fleet Technology
Sponsored by AT&T Business

5 Facts Every Fleet Manager Should Know About Embedded Telematics
Sponsored by Stellantis/Mobilisights

How AI Video Telematics Boosts Driver Safety and Helps to Avoid Unnecessary Costs
Sponsored by Verizon Connect

Charting the 8 Bottom-Line Benefits of Workforce Optimization
Sponsored by Verizon Connect


Les Schwab Tires Launches Foundation With $100,000 for Community Recovery
Les Schwab Tires launches a foundation with $100,000 to support recovery for Silver Rail Elementary and the Bend community following a school shooting.
Read More →
Bring Some Fleet to Your Halloween with Our Pumpkin Carving Templates
Download Work Truck’s truck-themed pumpkin patterns, explore more automotive designs, and give your shop or front porch a seasonal upgrade.
Read More →
How Cardless Fuel Payments Benefit Commercial Fleets
Is it time for fleets to move beyond plastic fuel cards? David Abraham of WEX explains how cardless fuel payments can help reduce fraud, simplify driver transactions, and improve efficiency by allowing drivers to pay for fuel using their smartphones.
Read More →
Good Fleet Leadership Starts With the People You Already Have
From developing future leaders to listening to employees, discover how better leadership can help work truck fleets retain talent and build stronger teams.
Read More →
ATRI Names Next President and CEO
Page Siplon, a longtime transportation and logistics industry executive, has been chosen as the next president and CEO of the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI).
Read More →
Coltrain Onsite Fleet Care Sponsors 2026 Cure Bowl to Support Cancer Research
The mobile fleet maintenance provider is supporting the annual college football bowl game, which has helped raise $6.83 million for cancer research since 2015.
Read More →
Racing Lessons, Electric Fleet Growth, and Ghostbusters Lead This Week's Work Truck News
Racing lessons for fleets, Republic Services' electric truck expansion, 40 years of fleet wisdom, truck trivia, autonomous yard trucks, and more headline this week's Truck Chat Cheat Sheet.
Read More →
