Work Truck Magazine

Oct 20-22, 2026 | MD

Operations

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.

New Fleet Guides, Hidden Truck Wear, and Driver Fit Lead This Month

Our latest Truck Chat recap covers new Fleet Guides, hidden idling costs, driver fit, lighter-truck registration rules, and year-round technician appreciation.

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News

Finalists Announced for 2026 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award

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Videos

Work Truck Takes Fleet Rivalry Downhill to Support Skilled Trades

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.

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

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Videos•by Lauren Fletcher•December 16, 2025

A Cozy Fleet Fireplace for Offices and Maintenance Shops

A cozy fleet fireplace video designed for offices and maintenance shops, featuring familiar fleet essentials and a calming holiday atmosphere. Perfect for a second screen or office TV.

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Videos•by Lauren Fletcher•December 16, 2025

The Big Fleet Shifts of 2025 and What They Mean for Work Truck Fleets

Explore the biggest work truck fleet shifts of 2025, from rising costs and uptime pressure to data, safety, energy, and workforce strategy.

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Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•December 16, 2025

Workforce Pressures Pushed Fleets to Rethink Talent, Training, and Support in 2025 [Part 6]

With tech shortages, yard gaps, and driver turnover rising in 2025, fleets rebuilt their workforce strategy around support, culture, and smarter tools.

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Videos•by Lauren Fletcher•December 15, 2025

Rising Fleet Costs, Tire Trends & Data-Driven Decisions

Fleet strategies are shifting fast in 2025. Catch the biggest work truck stories on costs, data, and tires in Truck Chat Weekly Cheat Sheet.

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News•by News/Media Release•December 11, 2025

Fleetworthy Expands Bestpass Toll Genius Access Through New Platform Science Integration

Fleetworthy has expanded access to its Toll Genius solution for fleets using Platform Science ELDs through a recent integration. Toll Genius transforms raw toll data into actionable intelligence for smarter, efficient fleet operations.

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News•by News/Media Release•December 10, 2025

RPM Freight Systems Acquires PARS

RPM Freight Systems has acquired Professional Automotive Relocation Services, effective immediately. This move expands RPM’s service portfolio to include high-value corporate fleet services.

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Digital Cover Features•by Lauren Fletcher•December 10, 2025

How 250 Years of American Progress Led to the Work Trucks We Rely on Today

Discover how 250 years of American progress shaped the evolution of work trucks, fleet operations, and the commercial vehicles powering today’s workforce.

A mechanic works on an engine with bold text reading “Predict & Prevent,” highlighting how predictive maintenance reduced downtime and caught issues before failures.

Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•December 9, 2025

Maintenance and Uptime Took Center Stage in 2025 [Part 3]

Fleets made uptime the priority in 2025, shifting to mobile repair, predictive maintenance, and tighter parts planning to stay ahead.

Lauren Fletcher stands beside the Truck Chat Weekly Cheat Sheet graphic highlighting registration tech, holiday theft prevention, and driver pay fixes.

Videos•by Lauren Fletcher•December 8, 2025

Registration Tech, Holiday Theft & Driver Pay Fixes in 60 Seconds

Stay ahead in 60 seconds. This week’s Truck Chat covers smarter registration tech, holiday theft protection, and solutions for flat-rate mileage pay issues.

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Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•December 5, 2025

Data Became the Backbone of Fleet Decisions in 2025 [Part 2]

From telematics to AI, data became the engine behind every fleet decision in 2025. Here’s how fleets used it to stay ahead.

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