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Practical strategies for leading and managing commercial fleets, including workforce development, recruiting, retention, technician challenges, fleet leadership, and the people and processes that keep operations running.

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.

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Work Truck Seeks Fleet and Industry Insights on 2026 Trends and 2027 Forecasts

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Think You Know Trucks? Take Our 19-Question Fleet Trivia Challenge

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Where’s My Truck: Inside the Fleet Logistics Work Nobody Sees

News•by Staff•May 4, 2020

Video: State of the Fleet Industry Week of May 4, 2020

Automotive Fleet has released its third report in the new State of the Fleet Industry weekly video series summarizing the latest news in the fleet market, which is presented by AF Editor Mike Antich.

Articles•May 4, 2020

Are You Driving On-Duty or Off-Duty?

It is your “duty” to know the difference between driving and on-duty (not driving).

Articles•by Kathy Close•May 4, 2020

Top 5 Questions on Driver Safety Performance Histories

The safety performance history records request (SPHRR) offers a glimpse into an applicant’s possible unsafe behaviors while at another motor carrier. After 15 years, it still generates several questions.

News•by Staff•May 1, 2020

Mattel Unveils Special Edition Toys, Honors Delivery Drivers

Mattel announced the launch of #ThankYouHeroes, a special edition line of collectible action figures and Little People Community Champions that honors the individuals leading the fight against COVID-19, including delivery truck drivers.

News•by Staff•May 1, 2020

Verizon Connect Temporarily Offers Free Fleet Management Services

To support fleets amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Verizon Connect is offering new and existing customers free months of service on its fleet management platform.

News•by Lauren Fletcher•May 1, 2020

COVID-19 Webinars Available on Demand

Webinars about COVID-19 and how work truck fleets are handling the pandemic are available on demand.

News•by Staff•April 30, 2020

NAFA Announces Schankel as New CEO

NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry’s largest membership association, announced Bill Schankel, CAE, as its new chief executive officer.

News•by Lauren Fletcher•April 30, 2020

Work Truck Launches COVID-19 Data Center

For work truck fleets in need of pandemic-related resources, Work Truck magazine created a new COVID-19 data center.

News•by Staff•April 29, 2020

EUFMC Continues to Educate Amid COVID-19

While concerns about the health and safety of attendees during the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of the 2020 Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC), the EUFMC educational program, a highly regarded tradition dating back to 1953, continues.

News•by Staff•April 28, 2020

Webinar: Latest Fleet Market Intelligence on COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting not only end-user fleets, but all segments of the fleet ecosystem comprised of key supply chain partner companies.