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

Shades of Fleet video thumbnail featuring Lauren Fletcher beside the text “The People Behind the Process, Keeping Fleets Moving,” with fleet vehicles and logistics imagery in the background.

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Shades of Fleet Call for Voices: Fleet's Hidden Heroes

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.”

Work Truck Takes Fleet Rivalry Downhill to Support Skilled Trades

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Toyota West Virginia Celebrates Three Decades of Manufacturing in the Mountain State

Four representatives pose with a signed certificate during an Isuzu and IVAP event, standing in front of U.S. military service flags.

News•by News/Media Release•September 1, 2026

Isuzu & U.S. Department of Labor Celebrate Milestone for Veterans Apprenticeship Program

The Isuzu Veterans Apprenticeship Program (IVAP) signing ceremony highlighted Isuzu’s long-term commitment to veterans, Isuzu dealers, and the skilled workforce supporting its customers and the commercial transportation industry.

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Articles•May 19, 2026

Why The Skilled Trades Shortage Leads to Opportunity

The skilled trades are short millions of workers, but the upside is big: strong pay, job security, and careers AI can’t replace

Gold tools and PPE including a hard hat, gloves, ear protection, and safety glasses, representing fleets improving worker support, safety, and day-to-day job tools in 2025.

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.

From Our Partners

Charting the 8 Bottom-Line Benefits of Workforce Optimization

Sponsored by Verizon Connect

The pivot to a delivery model for many companies has placed a heavier responsibility on fleet operations to contribute directly to the bottom line, requiring higher productivity and efficiency. By optimizing their workforce, fleets may experience significant bottom-line benefits.

Millennial stomping on 2024 Work Truck Trends with Help Wanted post it

Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•December 20, 2024

2024 Work Truck Trends: Labor and Workforce Shortages, Addressing the Growing Gaps

Labor shortages hit fleets hard in 2024. From technician gaps to driver retention, see how managers are using training, tech, and innovation to stay ahead.