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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.

Demonstration at a trade show showing a person using a weed whacker against a protected truck seat to test Tiger Tough durability.

Operations•by Lauren Fletcher•March 11, 2026

How TigerTough Blends Family Roots, Midwest Grit, and Fleet-Ready Innovation

From small-town roots to nationwide fleets, here’s how TigerTough builds seat protection that’s durable, safe, and made to actually work.

Supervisors attend DOT reasonable suspicion training in a classroom, reviewing documentation, timing rules, and practical best practices for compliance.

Safety•by Kathy Close•March 3, 2026

A Four-Sentence Description of Reasonable Suspicion Training

DOT’s reasonable suspicion training rules leave room for interpretation. Here’s how fleets handle training, documentation, and supervisor judgment.

“Zero Downtime” graphic over an open highway road, symbolizing Ford Pro’s strategy to reduce fleet downtime through connected vehicle data and service integration.

Maintenance•by Lauren Fletcher•February 17, 2026

How Ford Pro’s Zero-Downtime Service Ecosystem Aims to Keep Fleets Moving

Ford Pro’s “zero-downtime” ecosystem connects predictive maintenance, telematics, and service support to cut downtime for fleets and shops.

Portrait of Sue Miller, a respected fleet industry leader and Legend of Fleet honoree, recognized for her innovative work, leadership, and contributions to fleet management.

Operations•by Lauren Fletcher•February 5, 2026

Sue Miller on Listening First, Leading with Trust, and Building Fleet Through People

Sue Miller didn’t just manage fleets. She moved the industry forward. Legend of Fleet, earned.

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