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Lauren Fletcher

Lauren Fletcher

VP of Content

Lauren Fletcher shares her thoughts on vocational work truck and van fleets and keys to fleet management success and growth. Covering the fleet industry since 2006, she shares insights and advice to increase success.

Red pickup truck wiht a shorter driver behind the wheel
Chatty Chassis•by Lauren Fletcher•September 29, 2026

Short Drivers Need to Be Part of the Work Truck Spec, Too

The average truck driver may be around 5'9" for men and 5'4" for women, but fleets aren't spec'ing trucks for averages. Here's what shorter drivers need fleets to consider, from seat height and visibility to 360 cameras, seat belts, and cab access.

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Cartoon illustration of a fleet driver using a handheld controller to play a video game on a vehicle’s center infotainment screen while parked.
Chatty Chassis•by Lauren Fletcher•September 23, 2026

Does Your Fleet Policy Cover In-Vehicle Gaming?

As in-vehicle gaming, streaming, and connected entertainment expand, fleet policies may need an update. Here’s what fleet managers should be thinking about now.

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Aluminum billets and shavings beside a warning sign reading “Tariffs Just Ahead.”
Chatty Chassis•by Lauren Fletcher•September 18, 2026

You Can't Tariff an Aluminum Smelter Into Existence

The U.S. wants to rebuild domestic aluminum production, but work truck manufacturers still need material today. What happens to costs and supply in the meantime?

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Canadian and U.S. flags frame a red “TARIFFS” stamp on a document, illustrating escalating trade tensions between the two countries.
Chatty Chassis•by Lauren Fletcher•August 24, 2026

Can America Replace Canadian Truck Production Without Hurting U.S. Fleets?

U.S. tariffs are targeting Canadian truck production, but Ford and GM show why moving that manufacturing south isn’t so simple. After 60 years of building one North American supply chain, what could fleets lose by pulling it apart?

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Graphic with the headline “WHY FLEET NEEDS VETERANS” in bold red and white text over a dark textured background, with a folded American flag draped across the bottom.
Chatty Chassis•by Lauren Fletcher•August 20, 2026

The Fleet Skills We Keep Missing on Veterans’ Resumes

What if some of the strongest candidates are already out there, but we are overlooking them because their experience is written in a language our industry does not always recognize?

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A handheld vehicle diagnostic scanner beside several wrenches on a dark wood surface, with the words “Way Beyond Wrenches” in large white text.
Chatty Chassis•by Lauren Fletcher•July 15, 2026

Technicians Are Doing More Than Turning Wrenches

Technicians do far more than repair vehicles. Six professionals reveal the problem-solving, pressure, and pride behind keeping fleets moving.

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