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Fleet Doesn’t Really Retire: It Rewires.

Fleet professionals don’t really retire. They rewire. A look at why fleet experience, mentorship, and purpose never fully leave the industry.

Cover of a whitepaper titled “The Hidden Costs of Departmentally Assigned Vehicles on Your Fleet” featuring a black fleet vehicle driving on a road at sunset. Subheadline reads: “Discover how your fleet can reduce costs and minimize risk by implementing vehicle sharing.” The document focuses on fleet optimization, vehicle sharing, cost reduction, utilization tracking, and risk management for fleet operations.

Why Fleet Managers Are Replacing Departmental Vehicles with Shared Motor Pools

Lessons that last with Carl Nelson on a historical backround

Articles

What One 40-Year Fleet Career Can Teach You Today

Lauren Fletcher poses beside a bold “Truck Chat Weekly Cheat Sheet” graphic featuring headlines about AI, technician insights, and fleet industry changes against a moving truck background.

Videos

Why Human Storytelling Still Wins, Plus AI and Fleet Shifts | Weekly Cheat Sheet

Digital Cover Features•by Lauren Fletcher•May 8, 2026

Everyone Thinks They’re a Fleet Manager

From oil changes to procurement decisions, fleet work is often underestimated by the very people who depend on it most. Bob Stanton makes the case for why communication, not just technical expertise, is one of the most important leadership skills in fleet.

Graphic announcing a Daimler Truck North America leadership update featuring President and CEO John O’Leary smiling with arms crossed against a blue background, alongside Work Truck branding and title text.

News•May 8, 2026

Daimler Truck Extends O’Leary’s Leadership of DTNA Through 2028

Daimler Truck Holding AG has reappointed John O’Leary to lead DTNA as president and CEO through the end of 2028. He first assumed the role in 2021.

Fleet manager overlooking a lot of work trucks at sunrise, representing rising pay and growing demand for fleet leadership roles.

Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•May 7, 2026

Fleet Manager Salaries Continue to Rise as Responsibilities Expand

Fleet manager salaries are rising as roles expand. See 2026 trends in pay, experience, fleet size, and regional differences across U.S. operations.

Square blue graphic with Shades of Fleet, Women's Voices, Women Driving Change from Work Truck and Truck Chat

Podcasts•May 6, 2026

What Real Support in Fleet Actually Looks Like for Women | Shades of Fleet

This conversation digs into some real and necessary questions, including the old-school mindsets that still show up in fleet and explores the changes happening now.

Adults in blue shirts holding a banner with headline $150,000 with Disney World castle in the background.

News•May 6, 2026

GM Partners with Disney Imagination Campus & DonorsChoose to Support Teachers & STEAM Funding

General Motors, Disney Imagination Campus, and DonorsChoose, awarded $150,000 in funding to 15 teachers, who were honored during Teacher Appreciation Week. The teachers will use the funds to “pay it forward” and support other educators in their communities.

Fleet Costs Are Rising: Here’s How Leaders Are Responding

Fleet leaders are under pressure to reduce costs, adapt to economic uncertainty, and make smarter decisions. See how peers across North America are responding with real data, proven strategies, and forward-looking insights. Download the 2026 Market Pulse Report to benchmark your strategy and uncover where you can gain an edge.

Work Truck Online relaunch announcement featuring bold “New Look. Same Authority.” text alongside a tablet displaying the redesigned website homepage.

News•by Lauren Fletcher•May 5, 2026

Work Truck Gets a Major Upgrade Built for How Fleet Pros Actually Work

Work Truck's website just got a major upgrade with a new look, faster performance, and smarter features built for today’s fleet professionals.

News•May 4, 2026

Kooner Fleet Management Solutions Expands Internationally with Launch in the UK

Kooner Fleet Management Solutions’ new Central England operations hub establishes a foundation for 24/7 fleet maintenance, mobile repair, and technician development across the UK.

Host Lauren Fletcher gestures toward “Truck Chat Weekly Cheat Sheet” graphic highlighting driver input, TPMS benefits, and the end of International CV Series production.

Videos•by Lauren Fletcher•May 4, 2026

Drivers Speak Up, TPMS Pays Off, and a Workhorse Retires | Weekly Cheat Sheet

Drivers are shaping fleet decisions, TPMS is delivering real savings, and a key workhorse is retiring. Plus quick hits on data, uptime, and new trucks.

Graphic illustration of runners' feet on glowing pavement to the right, a big rig truck on the left, and headline for a virtual 5k to benefit truck drivers.

News•by News/Media Release•May 1, 2026

St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund Launches 2nd Annual Virtual 5K to Support Health and Wellness for Professional Drivers

St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund’s 2nd Annual Virtual 5K raises funds and awareness for over-the-road truck drivers facing illness or injury, and there’s still time to participate in this year’s event.

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