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Stellar Industries leadership update graphic featuring Brandon Keener, plant manager, wearing a blue polo shirt against a blue gradient background, with Stellar Industries and Work Truck branding.

Operations•from News/Media Release•November 9, 2026

Stellar Hires Experienced Leader as Plant Manager

Stellar Industries has hired Branden Keener, a former Union Tank Car Company plant manager, as the plant manager for Stellar’s growing Galion, Ohio, location.

Verisk CargoNet infographic reports 547 cargo theft incidents in Q3 2026, with estimated losses of $230.1 million. California, New Jersey, and Texas accounted for 49.5% of thefts. Food, beverages, and metals were top targets.

Operations•from News/Media Release•November 9, 2026

Fewer Cargo Thefts, But Average Theft Value Jumps 72%Year to Date  

Fictitious pickups, according to Verisk CargoNet, now make up roughly one in four reported supply chain theft incidents as overall thefts fall 33% year over year. Estimated losses totaled $230.1 million and $718.9 million through September, a 39% increase from the same period last year. 

A silver Tesla Cybertruck travels along a two-lane highway with snow-covered hills in the background.

Vehicle Insights•by Lauren Fletcher•November 7, 2026

Tesla to Wind Down Cybertruck Production in Texas by Mid-2027

Tesla plans to wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas factory to make room for Cybercab, leaving questions about the pickup’s future.

A fleet manager views Fleetworthy’s RADAR Insights dashboard on a computer monitor, displaying fleet statistics, toll expenses, vehicle violations, bar charts, and AI-powered analysis of operational data.

Operations•from News/Media Release•November 6, 2026

Fleetworthy Unveils RADAR, an Embedded AI Layer Powering Smarter Fleet Decisions

A new artificial intelligence layer inside Fleetworthy Toll Management turns toll data into instant answers and proactive insights, with weigh station bypass, compliance, and safety enhancements next.

Automotive Fleet and Work Truck graphic reading “2027 Fleet Awards,” “Your Fleet. Your Vote.” and “Three ballots. One deadline.” Categories include cars, trucks, SUVs, commercial vans, and upfit packages.

Vehicle Insights•by Lauren Fletcher•November 6, 2026

Your Fleet Experience Deserves a Vote in the 2027 Fleet Awards

Cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, and upfits. Help choose the 2027 fleet award winners and unlock early-access resources for voters. Ballots close December 31.

Portrait of Pablo Di Si beside a Work Truck graphic announcing his appointment as Stellantis chief operating officer of North America and American Brands.

Vehicle Insights•by Staff and News Reports•November 5, 2026

Stellantis Names New North America Leader in Executive Shakeup

Pablo Di Si takes over North America and American Brands as Stellantis announces leadership changes across finance and performance operations.

A driver on a winter road with WORK TRUCK watch now and a cursor arrow

Safety & Compliance•by Lauren Fletcher•November 5, 2026

5 Winter Fleet Videos to Help Keep Trucks Running and Drivers Safe

From preventing cold-weather breakdowns to navigating icy roads, these five videos offer practical winter preparation tips for work truck fleets.

Rear three-quarter view of a black Ford F-350 Super Duty with Carhartt branding driving along a dusty, tree-lined dirt road.

Vocational Fleets•by Staff and News Reports•November 4, 2026

Ford Super Duty Carhartt Package Gets to Work at Family-Owned Vineyard

From hauling harvested fruit to navigating vineyard roads, see how Carhartt Family Wines puts the 2027 Ford Super Duty Carhartt Package to work.

A large V8 gasoline engine illustration overlays an aerial view of a Freightliner Custom Chassis facility at dusk, featuring illuminated red exterior lighting and Freightliner Custom Chassis signage.

Vehicle Insights•from News/Media Release•November 4, 2026

FCCC to Develop New Chassis for RV Industry

While known in the fleet world for building chassis for walk-in vans, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. is expanding its footprint in the RV industry with a collaboration with Roush on a new gas Class A motorhome that will be powered by GM’s new GM 6.6-liter gas engine.

A white Workhorse W56 electric delivery truck parked outside the TerraPod Test Facility, featuring rows of industrial testing equipment behind a security fence beneath a colorful sunset sky.

Operations•from News/Media Release•November 2, 2026

Workhorse Enters Modular AI Infrastructure Market Through TerraPod Partnership with RHAELM

Workhorse’s initial agreement with RHAELM is to develop a full-scale TerraPod manufacturing spec unit, then a non-binding letter of intent covers further expanding the partnership, including a supply agreement and a contemplated contingent initial order for 150 TerraPod systems.

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