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Maintenanceby Steve Diogo, LinxupMay 19, 2026

Why The Skilled Trades Shortage Leads to Opportunity

The skilled trades are short millions of workers, but the upside is big: strong pay, job security, and careers AI can’t replace

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Maintenanceby Sandor PiszarMay 13, 2026

BG Products: Strong Support for Fleets

BG Products' offerings and business philosophy strongly align with how fleet managers focus on their business: Increasing uptime. Reducing maintenance expenses. Strengthening resale values. Learn how BG’s product lineup can help achieve those key goals.

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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

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Fleet manager overlooking a lot of work trucks at sunrise, representing rising pay and growing demand for fleet leadership roles.
Operationsby Lauren FletcherMay 7, 2026

Fleet Manager Salaries Continue to Rise as Responsibilities Expand

Fleet manager salaries are rising as roles expand. See 2026 trends in pay, experience, fleet size, and regional differences across U.S. operations.

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What Actually Makes a Truck Reliable for Fleets?

What makes a truck reliable for fleets? From uptime to maintenance and spec’ing, here’s what really drives performance, and where fleets can weigh in.

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Large fallen tree crushing a house roof with a “Recovery Ahead” sign, symbolizing disaster aftermath and increased operational risks during recovery phases.

After the Storm Clears: Why Cargo Risk Spikes During Disaster Recovery

When the storm ends, cargo theft risk can spike. Here’s why the restart phase is the danger zone and what fleets can do to stay ahead.

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Your Suppliers Are Part of Your Disaster Plan

Your suppliers can make or break disaster response. Here’s how fleets can reduce vendor risk and keep critical parts flowing when storms hit.

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Disaster Responseby Drake Bauer, ProactionMay 4, 2026

When the Process Breaks (Why Fleet Workflows Collapse During Disaster Response)

When disaster hits, fleet workflows don’t collapse all at once. They unravel quietly. Here’s where breakdowns start and how to build resilience before it’s too late.

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How Federal Disaster Declarations Work and Why Fleet Leaders Need to Know

How federal disaster declarations work and why fleet leaders should care about funding, reimbursements, infrastructure repairs, and recovery timelines.

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Disaster Readiness Is Not a Fleet Count, It’s a Stress Test of the Whole System

Fleet readiness isn’t about your vehicle count. It’s about condition, capacity, and whether your system can actually perform under stress.

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