In this episode of Truck Chat, we’re diving into the biggest fleet stories from May 2025 — from disaster readiness and rising accident costs to EV strategy, upfit advice, and inspiring leadership journeys. If you manage work trucks or vans, this is your monthly must-watch recap.
Can't Miss Headlines as of May 2025:
What Really Happens After Disaster Strikes – In the first 48 hours, fleets face communication breakdowns, fuel shortages, and grid failures. We show how public and private fleets are prepping now to stay rolling when it counts.
EV + ICE = Fleet Flexibility – Going all-electric isn’t your only option. See how mixed-energy fleets are combining electric, hybrid, and gas to cut costs, meet goals, and avoid infrastructure overload.
Accidents Are Getting Pricier – It’s more than inflation. From high-tech repairs to long wait times, learn what’s behind rising crash costs — and the tech, training, and strategies helping fleets fight back.
From Garden Hose to Fleet Boss – Aaron Skalka started by washing trucks. Now he runs a full-service fleet management biz. His story is all about hustle, leadership, and building something big from scratch.
Cargo Van Upfit Mistakes to Avoid – Don’t spec blind. This one’s packed with need-to-knows on weight balance, mounting, warranties, and resale impact to help you build smarter from the start.
Interviewing the Interviewers – Erin Gilchrist and Josh Turley share leadership lessons, storytelling tips, and the power of empathy in a data-driven fleet world.
Fleet 101: Work Orders That Work – Work orders feeling like a black hole? Learn how to use them to track shop progress, flag bottlenecks, and improve maintenance with less stress.
Legends of Fleet: Sam Lamerato’s Story – Go inside the public fleet shop that became a powerhouse — with zero shortcuts and a whole lot of grit.
Quick Hits You Can’t Miss
WTX 2025 apps are now open
GM drops $888M into future V-8s
ChargePoint + Eaton launch EV charging ecosystem
FMCSA enforcing English language rules June 25
Goodyear sells Dunlop brand for $735M
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