Work Truck Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Coverage of fleet leadership, organizational strategy, communication, succession planning, team management, and the evolving role of fleet professionals responsible for people, vehicles, and business performance.

alt image text for accessibility Work Truck Weekly Cheat Sheet thumbnail featuring Lauren Fletcher, race car driver Isaac Johnson, a blue Republic Services electric refuse truck, and a Ghostbusters-themed Rivian SUV. Text highlights racing lessons, EV fleet growth, and Ghostbusters fun.
Videos•by Lauren Fletcher•October 19, 2026

Racing Lessons, Electric Fleet Growth, and Ghostbusters Lead This Week's Work Truck News

Racing lessons for fleets, Republic Services' electric truck expansion, 40 years of fleet wisdom, truck trivia, autonomous yard trucks, and more headline this week's Truck Chat Cheat Sheet.

Read More →
Tina Kourakos, retired fleet leader and former Subaru national commercial fleet sales manager, featured in a Fleet Legend profile.
Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•October 13, 2026

How to Build a Lasting Fleet Career by Staying Curious and Connected

Tina Kourakos never planned on a career in fleet. More than 30 years later, she says curiosity, strong relationships, and a willingness to keep learning helped turn an unexpected assignment into a career spanning fleet management and OEM leadership.

Read More →
Shades of Fleet Culture of Care graphic featuring speech bubbles and a Call for Voices invitation against an industrial fleet setting.
News•by Lauren Fletcher•October 2, 2026

Shades of Fleet Wants to Hear From You About Building a Culture of Care

Fleet leaders, we want to hear from you. Share how empathy, trust, and creating space for people can strengthen your team, improve performance, and support retention.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Patti Earley, CAFM, appears beside the “Legends of Fleet” title on a black and gold interview thumbnail. LEGEND and Work Truck logos are also shown.
Sponsored•by Lauren Fletcher•September 29, 2026

From Ledger Books to AI Patti Earley Shares 40 Years of Fleet Lessons

Patti Earley, CAFM, shares what four decades in fleet have taught her about using data, building relationships, and listening to the people behind the vehicles.

Read More →
Work Truck leadership update graphic featuring Alan Wiessbrod, Teletrac Navman senior vice president of operations and enterprise transformation, alongside his portrait on a blue background.
News•by News/Media Release•September 21, 2026

Teletrac Navman Hires SVP of Operations & Enterprise Transformation

Teletrac Navman has appointed Alan Wiessbrod to its senior leadership team as senior vice president, operations and enterprise transformation. The company said he has a strong track record of delivering profitable growth and operational excellence.

Read More →
Leadership update graphic announcing Ricardo Buranello as chief executive officer of Teletrac Navman, featuring Buranello speaking into a microphone alongside the Work Truck logo.
News•by News/Media Release•September 9, 2026

Teletrac Navman Promotes New CEO from Within

Teletrac Navman’s next CEO, Ricardo Buranello, has served as the company’s chief financial and operating officer. He brings deep financial and operational expertise, a strong strategic orientation, and an intimate knowledge of the business to his new role.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Fleet veteran Jeff Hurrell pictured in two career photos beside the words “Fleet Legends: Keep Asking Why.”
Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•August 27, 2026

Why Fleet Leaders Have to Keep Asking Why

What if the biggest fleet improvements start with one simple question? After decades managing budgets, policies, technology, teams, and some of the largest fleet operations in the business, Jeff Hurrell shares why fleet leaders should keep asking “why” before deciding what comes next.

Read More →
Collage featuring four photos of Fleet Legend Ruth Alfson throughout her career and personal life, including a professional portrait, industry group photos, and a formal event photo, with the title "Ruth Alfson: Fleet Legend" centered over a textured blue background.
Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•July 14, 2026

Fleet Leadership Starts with People (Always)

After 30 years in fleet, Ruth Alfson says the biggest leadership lessons have little to do with vehicles and everything to do with people.

Read More →
Work Truck Readers Respond graphic with a businessman looking down beside a torn green paper reveal that reads, “The Confidence Business?”
Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•July 10, 2026

Fleet Is in the Confidence Business: Work Truck Readers Respond

Reliability matters. But one retired fleet manager says fleet’s real business is something much bigger. Do you agree?

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Panel discussion at NAFA 2026 featuring fleet leaders speaking on leadership voice, confidence, and team advocacy during a live session.
Articles•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.

Read More →