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Collage of all presenters at NAFA 2026 Media Day

Operations•by Lauren Fletcher•April 14, 2026

Fleets Move From Watching Data to Acting On It

NAFA 2026 Media Day showcased how fleet tech is evolving from dashboards and data into real-time decisions, automation, and tools built to actually get work done.

Juan Ibarra and Lauren Fletcher share a laugh during a Work Truck Week conversation surrounded by work trucks and exhibit booths

Maintenance•by Lauren Fletcher•April 14, 2026

Why Work Trucks Fail in the Field and What Fleet Managers Can Actually Do About It

Juan Ibarra shares real-world insights on truck failures, operator misuse, and practical ways fleets can reduce downtime in demanding environments.

Fleet of work trucks and vans with open doors showing organized storage systems at a jobsite.

Upfitting•by Lauren Fletcher•April 13, 2026

Inside the Truck is Where Productivity is Won (or Lost)

Fleet productivity problems often start inside the truck. Here’s how smarter storage boosts safety, cuts wasted time, and protects uptime.

Work Truck graphic reading “Getting Real About Retention” with tools NAFA branding.

Maintenance•by Lauren Fletcher•April 13, 2026

Getting Real About Retention, Training, and Accountability

A NAFA 2026 leadership session tackled one of fleet’s biggest challenges head-on, offering practical lessons on technician retention, training, accountability, and shop culture.

Panel discussion at NAFA 2026 featuring fleet leaders speaking on leadership voice, confidence, and team advocacy during a live session.

Operations•by Lauren Fletcher•April 13, 2026

Finding Your Leadership Voice in Fleet

Learn how fleet leaders can build confidence, advocate for their teams, and use performance to strengthen their leadership voice.

Interior of an upfitted service van with metal shelving, drawers, work surfaces, overhead lighting, and open floor space for organized cargo.

Upfitting•by Alexa Rubin, Mike Albert Fleet Solutions•April 7, 2026

Build it Right the First Time: A Fleet Pro’s Candid Take on Smarter Truck Upfitting

Fleet upfitting mistakes can cost more than you think. Learn how smarter specs, pilot builds, and better design improve safety, efficiency, and ROI.

Collage of Debi McClendon throughout her fleet career, including professional portraits, industry events, team photos, and a magazine cover highlighting her leadership achievements.

Operations•by Lauren Fletcher•April 2, 2026

Debi McClendon on Change, Confidence, and Earning Your Seat in Fleet

Debi McClendon shares hard-earned fleet lessons on change, leadership, buy-in, and why great fleet management is always about people first.

Modern conference room with empty chairs and large windows, overlaid with text “Work Truck More Than a Seat at the Table,” symbolizing industry leadership and collaboration.

Operations•by Mikhaila Baldwin•March 31, 2026

More Than a Seat at the Table: Why Fleet Voices Shape Smarter Industry Decisions

Advisory boards turn big fleet ideas into field-ready plans, surfacing rollout risks early so safety, tech, and EV strategies actually work in practice.

Work Truck graphic reading “Tire Science for Fleets” over a close-up of a spinning car wheel and tire in motion blur on a red vehicle.

Technology•Cover Story•by Lauren Fletcher•March 17, 2026

What Wheels Are Actually Doing at 60 MPH | Fleet Vehicle Science Explained

Tire Science for Fleets: Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down why the tire contact patch hits 0 mph and what that means for traction and wear.

Graphic reading “10 Tips to Spec a Better Upfit” with a suited professional in front of a work truck driving through snow, highlighting fleet upfit planning and winter readiness.

Upfitting•by Staff•March 12, 2026

10 Overlooked Upfit Details Fleet Managers Can’t Afford to Miss

It’s the little details that can make or break how well that upfit works in the real world. Here are 10 commonly overlooked factors to consider before signing off on your next package.

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