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Share Your Fleet Story in The Fleet Journey Series

Work Truck's 'The Fleet Journey' series shines a spotlight on the professionals making an impact in the fleet world, sharing their unique paths, experiences, and insights to inspire and connect the community.

March 25, 2025
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Do you have a story to share about your fleet journey? Take our brief survey for a chance to be featured in our Fleet Journey series.

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Fleet management is more than just vehicles and logistics — it’s about the people behind the operations who keep everything running smoothly. That’s why Work Truck launched The Fleet Journey series: to shine a spotlight on the professionals making a real impact in the fleet world. These stories are about more than job titles or responsibilities — they’re about perseverance, leadership, creativity, and the day-to-day wins that often go unseen.

Every fleet professional has a story — and no two are the same. In this series, we’re diving into the unique paths of fleet leaders from all corners of the industry. Whether they came from accounting, logistics, sales, or started from the shop floor, these journeys offer real-world insights, personal growth moments, and inspiration for anyone navigating today’s evolving fleet landscape.

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A Look into the Fleet Manager's Journey

  • Amy McAdams – Diebold Nixdorf: Explore Amy McAdams’ story in Work Truck’s The Fleet Journey series, featuring her insights, challenges, and tips for achieving fleet success.

  • Bob Adamsky – AWP Safety: From logistics to fleet leadership, Bob Adamsky shares how innovation, telematics, and efficiency drive his vision as Senior Director of Fleet at AWP Safety.

  • Matthew Betz – Fleet Industry Consultant: From washing cars to the Fleet Hall of Fame, Matthew Betz shares his inspiring journey, career highlights, and advice for fleet success.

  • Crystal Zile – Atwell LLC: From sales to fleet leadership, Crystal Zile’s journey proves that the right mindset and strategy can transform safety culture and efficiency.

  • David Haward - ABM Industries: David Hayward’s fleet journey began by chance but quickly transformed into a mission rooted in strategy, data, and safety.

 And that's not all, we have more being assembled as you read! 

Share YOUR Journey

Do you have a story to share? Whether you’ve navigated a major challenge, implemented groundbreaking solutions, or simply want to highlight what drives you, we want to hear from you. Each profile in The Fleet Journey series showcases the heart of fleet management: the people who make it all happen.

Submit your story for a chance to be featured and connect with other fleet professionals. Let’s learn from one another, build a stronger fleet community, and celebrate the journeys that bring us together!

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