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Vehicle Research•by Lauren Fletcher•July 15, 2025

Walk-In Vans 101: The Workhorses Vocational Fleets Shouldn't Overlook

Walk-in vans offer high-efficiency access, custom specs, and long-term value making them a smart upgrade for vocational fleets focused on uptime and ROI.

Work Truck-branded image on a yellow background with scattered auto parts and bold text reading “Tariffs: Plan Smart. Move Fast.”

Vehicle Research•by Lauren Fletcher•July 9, 2025

How Fleet Managers Can Stay Ahead of Tariffs, Timelines, and Tightening Budgets

New tariffs are hitting work truck fleets hard. Get tips to stay ahead of price hikes, delays, and budget crunches with smart sourcing and strategic planning.

Graphic showing thermometer and hot city skyline highlighting 100 Deadliest Days for summer fleet safety.

Safety•by Erin Gilchrist•July 8, 2025

Outsmarting Summer Hazards: A Fleet Leader's Guide to Proactive Safety Tech

Fleet leaders face summer’s riskiest stretch with AI safety tech, real-time alerts, and data-driven prevention during the "100 Deadliest Days."

Benefits of balanced oils for medium-duty trucks, including improved fuel economy, longer oil life, and emissions system protection across delivery and utility fleet vehicles.

Maintenance•by Brandon Thompsn, CITGO Petroleum Corporation •July 3, 2025

How Medium-Duty Trucks Benefit From Balanced Oils

Switching to balanced oil blends helps medium-duty fleets save fuel, cut downtime, and extend engine life, without adding complexity to maintenance.

Workers in safety vests and camo pants walking away down a sunlit path, seen from behind.

Operations•by Lauren Fletcher•July 1, 2025

Why Getting Up From Your Desk Might Be the Best Fleet Management Strategy

Tired of leading from behind a screen? Managing by Walking Around (MBWA) helps fleet leaders connect, spot issues early, and lead where the work happens.

Illustration of a glowing figure standing out in a crowd of dark figures, symbolizing standout leadership, with the text 'Work Truck Leadership Skills' overlaid.

Operations•by Josh Turley, RTA: The Fleet Success Company•June 26, 2025

Building Better Fleet Leaders: Strategies to Retain and Develop Strong Management

Fleet leadership matters. Learn why retaining and developing strong managers is key to reducing turnover, boosting morale, and driving long-term fleet success.

Side-by-side comparison of cargo van upfits: empty white fleet van vs. black upfitted work van with shelving, tool storage, and steel partitions.

Upfitting•by Steve Henning, Work Truck Solutions•June 19, 2025

How Efficient Upfit Planning Amplifies the ROI of Your Commercial Vehicle Upfit

Streamline your fleet's upfit process to cut hidden costs, boost ROI, and get vehicles on the road faster. Efficiency is the true value driver.

Fleet leader John Dmochowsky poses with industry awards recognizing his decades of service, innovation, and impact in commercial and global fleet operations.

Operations•by Lauren Fletcher•June 17, 2025

Fleet Wisdom from the Inside with John Dmochowsky

John Dmochowsky shares how a passion for people and progress shaped a legendary fleet career.

Diesel fuel pump hose and handle against white background and test that reads Diesel Costs & Price Drivers Explained.

Fuel•by Wayne Parham•June 12, 2025

What Factors Influence Diesel Fuel Prices?

What embedded costs are there in a gallon of diesel fuel? What are the main factors impacting the price per gallon? Here are the answers.

A collage of photos from DieselGirl Missy Albin's career.

Maintenance•by Lauren Fletcher•June 12, 2025

Breaking Fleet Stereotypes One Diesel Engine at a Time

DieselGirl Missy Albin proves women belong in fleet maintenance, smashing stereotypes one engine at a time.

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