In this episode of Truck Chat, we’re diving into the top fleet stories from August 2025.
We’re covering fleet safety, culture, electrification, upfit strategies, and leadership lessons that stick — plus smart tech that saves money and real-world stories that inspire.
Top Stories This Month:
2025 Work Truck Safety Study – The basics like training and inspections remain strong, but adoption of ADAS and in-cab monitoring is still uneven, especially in smaller fleets.
Culture Over Gadgets – Safety tech only works when paired with coaching, communication, and leadership buy-in. Tools alone won’t replace a strong fleet culture.
Smarter Power with ePTOs – Cut engine runtime by up to 75% and save thousands per truck each year with electric PTOs.
No-Drill vs. Full Installs – Save resale value and avoid corrosion with no-drill upfits — but sometimes heavy-duty work still calls for drilling.
Fleet Wisdom: Lisa Kneggs – From saving $1 million in fuel misuse to building trust through communication, Lisa’s leadership lessons hit home.
Video Picks This Month:
Fleet 101: Spec’ing a Work Truck – From chassis choices to upfits, a step-by-step guide to building smarter trucks.
Sawatch Labs on Electrification – How predictive analytics can guide fleets through the EV transition.
Theresa Belding on Career Lessons – Why showing up, staying connected, and embracing change builds career success.
From the Road Ahead: Fleet Forward Conference 2025 – Early bird registration is OPEN until September 19! Join us October 21–23 in San Diego as we explore connected tech, electrification, safety, and the fleet future. I’ll be there as Co-Ambassador alongside Kimberly Fisher!
Quick Hits Before You Roll
Fleet Remarketing Industry Council officially launches (first meeting at Fleet Forward Conference)
U.S. fleets eye EV adoption by 2027, with Ford in the spotlight — but charging policies may slow the push
State Department pauses CDL driver worker visas after safety concerns
Stellantis ends hydrogen fuel cell van program
Samsara offers pre-installed telematics on new trucks
Linxup says 1/3 of fleets still lack formal safety programs, showing the need for stronger culture and coaching
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