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.

Transition Trucking Driving for Excellence Award graphic announcing five 2026 finalists: Mohammad Arzola, Monica Brooks-Buck, Daniel Doss, Brandon Ward, and Gary W. Williams, pictured in front of a semi-truck.

News

Finalists Announced for 2026 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award

Video thumbnail showing Lauren Fletcher and Chris Brown with soapbox race cars at Derby Downs. Text reads “We raced soapbox cars to raise $22,000 for charity.”

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

Fleet Legends spotlight interview with Matthew Betz, semi-retired fleet manager and founder of Ore Creek Fleet Consulting, presented by Work Truck

Sponsored•by Lauren Fletcher•September 24, 2025

Matthew Betz on Fleet Lessons, Leadership, and Why Connections Count

Fleet legend Matthew Betz shares career lessons, rookie mistakes to avoid, and why genuine connections are the key to lasting success.

Split image showing a fleet call center agent on a headset and a roadside technician repairing a truck tire, representing Cox Automotive’s combined fleet services and support.

News•by News/Media Release•September 23, 2025

Cox Automotive to Merge Fleet Services and FleetNet America

Cox Automotive is merging Fleet Services and FleetNet America in 2026, creating a unified fleet organization to streamline maintenance, boost uptime, and simplify operations nationwide.

News•by News/Media Release•September 23, 2025

“Highway Dreaming” Anthem Honors America’s Truck Drivers

A new anthem, “Highway Dreaming,” debuts during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, celebrating the dedication and resilience of America’s professional drivers.

Utility workers operate Terex digger derricks and aerial devices in a field training session, practicing pole setting and aerial lifts during the Terex Utilities Hands-On Training event.

News•by News/Media Release•September 23, 2025

Terex Utilities Hosts 47th Annual Hands On Event

Utility professionals got hands-on training with Terex digger derricks and aerial devices during the company’s annual event in Watertown, South Dakota.

Work Truck Truck Chat Weekly Cheat Sheet with Lauren Fletcher — new episode covering fueling savings, fleet safety design, EV strategy, and fatigue detection tech.

Videos•by Lauren Fletcher•September 22, 2025

Fleet Charging, Leadership Lessons & Diesel Price Trends in 60 Seconds

Fuel savings, EV pivots & fatigue tech in fleets. Plus dash cams, $85K incentives & robot-run parts centers. Catch it all in this week’s Truck Chat.

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, and other officials shovel dirt during the groundbreaking ceremony, with a large American flag in the background.

News•by News/Media Release•September 17, 2025

Rivian Breaks Ground on Georgia Manufacturing Facility

Rivian has broken ground on its Georgia plant, expected to produce up to 400,000 vehicles annually and create 7,500 jobs by 2030.

A group of Stellar employees in blue jackets stand in front of company signage and equipment, celebrating the 2025 Employer of Choice award.

News•by News/Media Release•September 16, 2025

Stellar Named Globe Gazette 2025 Employer of Choice

Stellar has been named a 2025 Employer of Choice by the Mason City Globe Gazette, recognizing the company’s employee-owned culture and commitment to workforce development.

New episode of Weekly Cheat Sheet from Work Truck with Lauren Fletcher

Videos•by Lauren Fletcher•September 15, 2025

Fleet Charging, Leadership Lessons & Diesel Price Trends

This week, we’re digging into EV charging pilots, leadership insights from a fleet pro, and how to prep your trucks before winter fuel issues hit. Plus, Stellantis makes a big call on hydrogen.

Fleet legends give advice to new fleet managers on yellow background sponsored by Legend Fleet.

News•by Lauren Fletcher•September 12, 2025

Fleet Legends Series Rolls On with Insights for Every Fleet

Fleet Legends reveals tips like knowing your numbers, leading with integrity, and bringing energy to your team. Watch the series now.

Thumbmail image for Truck Chat Trucks, Tours & Tips series with inset photo of man driving car top left and business man talking top right, and headline for Managing Reimbursements.

Videos•by Wayne Parham•September 11, 2025

Managing Reimbursements for Personal Vehicle Use

In this video, Ryon Packer, chief product officer at Motus, explains how offering your employees a choice between a company vehicle and reimbursement for personal vehicle use can be a recruiting tool.

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