Work Truck Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

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.

July 26, 2021
Fleet 101 Helps Educate New & Veteran Fleet Managers

 

Photo: Work Truck

2 min to read


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.

Ad Loading...

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

Promotional graphic for Work Truck TruckChat’s “Shades of Fleet: Pride in Motion” series featuring a close-up of a moving truck tire on a highway at sunset, bold white lettering, and subtle rainbow motion graphics on the right side.
Operationsby Lauren FletcherMay 22, 2026

Work Truck Seeks Industry Voices for ‘Shades of Fleet: Pride in Motion’

Share your story in Work Truck’s new “Shades of Fleet” video series, spotlighting real voices, experiences, and perspectives across fleet.

Read More →
An infographic from Verisk’s CargoNet shows cargo theft trends for Memorial Day weekend, including 221 reported incidents, the top-targeted states, common theft locations, commodity types, and an estimated total loss value exceeding $27 million.
OperationsMay 22, 2026

Verisk CargoNet Warns of Selective Cargo Theft Targeting During Memorial Day Period 2026

Verisk CargoNet analysts are observing a broader shift in cargo theft behavior and expect elevated holiday theft risk during the Memorial Day period, which runs through next Wednesday, May 27.

Read More →
Shades of Fleet Veterans in Fleet graphic with American flags and Work Truck branding highlighting military veterans’ impact on fleet leadership and operations
Operationsby Lauren FletcherMay 19, 2026

Call for Voices: Inviting Veterans in Fleet to Share Their Stories

Veterans in fleet, it's your turn! share how military experience shapes leadership, discipline, and real-world decision-making across today’s operations.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Lauren Fletcher poses beside a bold “Truck Chat Weekly Cheat Sheet” graphic featuring this week’s topics: reliability, rising fleet salaries, and right-sized engines against a moving truck background.
Operationsby Lauren FletcherMay 18, 2026

Fleet Reliability, Rising Salaries, and Right-Sized Engines | Weekly Cheat Sheet

Fleet manager salaries, truck reliability, Cummins’ X10 engine, GM Fleet vans, diesel trends, and more in this week’s Truck Chat recap.

Read More →
Podcast thumbnail for The Chatty Chassis with Lauren Fletcher featuring the headline “Fleet Doesn’t Really Retire. It Rewires.” alongside a desk scene with a coffee mug reading “Not Retired. Rewired.”, fleet truck photos, and a notebook listing experience, perspective, purpose, and staying in the game.
OperationsMay 13, 2026

Fleet Doesn’t Really Retire: It Rewires.

Fleet professionals don’t really retire. They rewire. A look at why fleet experience, mentorship, and purpose never fully leave the industry.

Read More →
Cover of a whitepaper titled “The Hidden Costs of Departmentally Assigned Vehicles on Your Fleet” featuring a black fleet vehicle driving on a road at sunset. Subheadline reads: “Discover how your fleet can reduce costs and minimize risk by implementing vehicle sharing.” The document focuses on fleet optimization, vehicle sharing, cost reduction, utilization tracking, and risk management for fleet operations.
SponsoredMay 13, 2026

Why Fleet Managers Are Replacing Departmental Vehicles with Shared Motor Pools

Departmentally assigned vehicles often create hidden costs through underutilization, poor visibility, and increased administrative burden. This white paper explores how shared motor pool strategies help fleets reduce costs, improve accountability, and optimize vehicle utilization.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Lessons that last with Carl Nelson on a historical backround
Operationsby Lauren FletcherMay 12, 2026

What One 40-Year Fleet Career Can Teach You Today

What can a 40-year fleet career teach you today Learn practical lessons on leadership, drivers, and decision-making from Carl Nelson’s experience

Read More →
Lauren Fletcher poses beside a bold “Truck Chat Weekly Cheat Sheet” graphic featuring headlines about AI, technician insights, and fleet industry changes against a moving truck background.
Operationsby Lauren FletcherMay 11, 2026

Why Human Storytelling Still Wins, Plus AI and Fleet Shifts | Weekly Cheat Sheet

AI in fleet, technician realities, diesel trends, GM Fleet vans, and the end of the International CV Series in this week’s Truck Chat recap.

Read More →
Graphic for a Work Truck feature article titled “Everyone Thinks They’re a Fleet Manager.” The image shows bold white and red typography beside a notebook labeled “Fleet Reality” with checklist items including control costs, reduce downtime, manage risk, and keep people moving, surrounded by charts, a calculator, and office workspace materials.
Operationsby Lauren FletcherMay 8, 2026

Everyone Thinks They’re a Fleet Manager

From oil changes to procurement decisions, fleet work is often underestimated by the very people who depend on it most. Bob Stanton makes the case for why communication, not just technical expertise, is one of the most important leadership skills in fleet.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Graphic announcing a Daimler Truck North America leadership update featuring President and CEO John O’Leary smiling with arms crossed against a blue background, alongside Work Truck branding and title text.
OperationsMay 8, 2026

Daimler Truck Extends O’Leary’s Leadership of DTNA Through 2028

Daimler Truck Holding AG has reappointed John O’Leary to lead DTNA as president and CEO through the end of 2028. He first assumed the role in 2021.

Read More →