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Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•December 26, 2025

Sam Lamerato on Public Fleet, People, and Leading With Purpose

A lifelong fleet leader, Sam Lamerato shares his journey through public fleet, people-first leadership, and what it means to lead with purpose.

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News•by News/Media Release•December 25, 2025

Stellar Celebrates Another Year of Giving with $34K Donation to United Way of North Central Iowa

Stellar Industries donated $34,561 to United Way of North Central Iowa. Each year, Stellar employees raise funds throughout the holiday season, with Stellar matching those contributions.

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News•by News/Media Release•December 24, 2025

Work Truck Week 2026 Educational Program Tackles the Industry’s Latest Topics

Work Truck Week 2026 combines a packed exhibit hall with three days of commercial vehicle industry training and education. Sessions range from the entry-level Work Trucks 101 to topics like ADAS implementation, fleet carbon accounting, and advanced principles of fleet management.

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News•by News/Media Release•December 24, 2025

Verisk CargoNet Issues Advisory: Heightened Cargo Theft Risk During 2025 Year-End Holiday Period

Based on a five-year review of reported incidents and confirmed attempts, Verisk CargoNet anticipates elevated cargo-theft risk from Dec. 23, 2025, through Jan. 2, 2026, and has issued a cargo-theft advisory.

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Sponsored•by Lauren Fletcher•December 24, 2025

A Fleet Career Built on Purpose: Mark Petersen’s 41-Year Journey

Fleet veteran Mark Petersen shares 41 years of hard-earned lessons on leadership, networking, and navigating change in this Fleet Legends episode.

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News•by Chris Brown•December 23, 2025

In Memoriam: Mike Antich, Fleet Industry Icon

A longtime writer, publisher, association leader, and industry architect, Antich helped form the modern fleet profession for over four decades.

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Videos•by Lauren Fletcher•December 22, 2025

Work Truck History, 2025 Fleet Trends & Tire Strategy

From work truck history to tire trends and fleet strategy, this week’s Truck Chat Weekly Cheat Sheet covers what matters in 60 seconds.

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Collage of fleet leader Amy McAdams speaking, participating in an outdoor activity, and standing with colleagues at an awards event, featured in Work Truck’s Legend of Fleet series sponsored by Legend
Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•December 19, 2025

Legends of Fleet Amy McAdams on Curiosity, Connections, and Finding the Fun in Fleet

Discover real-world fleet management wisdom, from technology trends to leadership tips for today’s operations.

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Videos•by Lauren Fletcher•December 18, 2025

How 250 Years of American Progress Built the Work Trucks We Rely On Today

Explore how 250 years of American progress shaped work trucks, from wagons to modern fleets, and why that legacy still matters today.

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Judie Nuskey focuses on empowering women in fleet safety in the latest Truck Chat Faces of Fleet episode.
Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•December 18, 2025

How One Fleet Safety Leader Reinvented Her Career

Judie Nuskey breaks down today’s biggest driver safety issues and her journey to becoming a leading voice in fleet safety and training.

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