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Lauren Fletcher

VP of Content

Lauren Fletcher has been a leading voice in the truck and commercial fleet industry since 2006. As Vice President of Content at Bobit, she oversees the content strategy for key brands spanning the fleet, trucking, transportation, dealer, and police sectors, including Work Truck.

Her expertise in alternative fuels, telematics, vehicle maintenance, safety, upfitting, and productivity has made her a trusted authority. Fletcher has penned and edited thousands of articles that provide practical and strategic insights, helping fleet managers navigate the complexities of modern fleet management.

Her popular 'Chatty Chassis' blog encourages readers to challenge industry norms, while her 'Truck Chat' video series drives conversations on efficient fleet operations. Whether tackling emerging trends, spotlighting vehicles, or interviewing industry leaders, Fletcher’s content offers invaluable guidance for fleet professionals.

As a recognized thought leader, Fletcher has moderated or presented at top industry events like Work Truck Exchange, Work Truck Week, DeliveryCon, and the Production Engine Remanufacturers Association (PERA). She frequently moderates Work Truck webinars, providing a platform for industry discussions.

Her byline is seen across major fleet and automotive publications, including Automotive FleetGovernment Fleet, School Bus Fleet,Heavy Duty Trucking, and more.

An avid hot rod enthusiast, Fletcher’s passion for vehicles, from classic cars to the latest work trucks, enriches her unique perspective. She continues to be a go-to resource for fleet managers and industry professionals, delivering insights on the ever-evolving commercial vehicle landscape.

Have an article idea, news tip, or industry challenge? Reach out today!

Articlesby Lauren FletcherNovember 7, 2017

Acela's New Extreme-Duty Chassis

Trucks with a history in some of the harshest war zones are a perfect fit for extreme work environments, such as oil, mining, and construction.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherNovember 7, 2017

Versatile Vans Available in 2018

A staple of many commercial fleets is the van. From compact vans to their full-size counterparts, there are a growing number of vans available for fleets in 2018.

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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherNovember 2, 2017

How to Stay Motivated

For many, it’s easy to feel a sense of motivation at the start of a new year, but as the year progresses it can be tough to stay motivated, especially if you are feeling behind on your goals or feeling burned out in your day-to-day grind. Here are seven ways to help you stay motivated.

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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherOctober 11, 2017

Check Up on Your Annual Goals

As we move toward the end of the year (already!), it’s a great time to take a moment and reflect. Earlier this year, we spoke about turning your resolutions into goals, and how to apply the concept of “resolutions” into a work-related goal.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Lauren FletcherOctober 5, 2017

Roundup of Class 1-7 Trucks for 2018

With 11 automakers to choose your light- to medium-duty trucks from for the 2018 model-year, Work Truck provides the need-to-know highlights to help you with your truck selection process. 

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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherSeptember 13, 2017

Pros and Cons of Truck Platooning

The concept of truck platooning is coming over to the United States. With roots in Europe, modern truck platooning is the ability to electronically group trucks, or other vehicles, to travel down the road. Platooning can decrease the space between vehicles and can help increase overall road capacity.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherSeptember 5, 2017

Piedmont Natural Gas Aims for CNG Truck Conversions

Growing in use in truck fleets, compressed natural gas is a clean alternative to gasoline and diesel. One natural gas utility fleet is working to grow its use of natural gas vehicles and promote the technology.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Lauren FletcherSeptember 5, 2017

Tips for Reducing Truck Acquisition Costs

One of the easiest ways a fleet manager can reduce truck acquisition costs is not over-spec’ing for fleet needs. But, there are a few out-of-the-box ways of thinking to further reduce costs.

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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherAugust 16, 2017

Impact of Healthy Drivers on Your Operation

Health and productivity can go hand-in-hand. Think about it: the better you feel, the more you accomplish. We often talk about the health of our trucks, their lifecycle, maintenance needs, and costs. But, the health of the driver population is especially important.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherAugust 16, 2017

Telematics in Vocational Truck Fleets: Food and Beverage

Complying with both vehicle and food safety regulations, keeping vehicles on the road with minimized downtime, and ensuring route efficiency are all ways food and beverage fleets are leveraging telematics solutions to help with their operations.

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