Debi McClendon on Mergers, Policy & Leading Change | Fleet Legends
February 25, 2026
Listen for a crash course in leadership, navigating multiple mergers, and transforming fleet from a manual, one-person operation into a real, scalable process.

February 20, 2026
Ever wonder what visibility in fleet actually looks like in real life, when it’s not a conference badge, a spotlight moment, or a shiny LinkedIn headline? In this episode of Shades of Fleet from Truck Chat, we go beyond Black History Month and get into the unwritten rules of fleet leadership, the ones that don’t show up in any job description but absolutely shape careers.
Hear perspectives from leaders and organizations across the fleet industry, including Black Fleet Network, DECKED, J3 Fleet Management, MeterFeeder, and Cobb County Fleet Management (Georgia). This is a real conversation about access, advocacy, mentorship, and what it takes to build a leadership pipeline that actually works.
You’ll hear honest stories about:
Fleet moves the world. So who gets to lead it matters.
Real visibility in fleet leadership refers to genuine recognition and inclusion of diverse voices, such as those of Black leaders, in shaping the policies and culture within the industry beyond token gestures.
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February 25, 2026
Listen for a crash course in leadership, navigating multiple mergers, and transforming fleet from a manual, one-person operation into a real, scalable process.
February 20, 2026
Go beyond Black History Month and get into the unwritten rules of fleet leadership, the ones that don’t show up in any job description but absolutely shape careers.
January 29, 2026
New to fleet? Hear honest advice from fresh voices on finding your footing, speaking up, and learning the industry without feeling lost.
January 28, 2026
Sue Miller shares how industry relationships and association involvement helped her grow her career across major organizations, and why fleet success still comes down to people, trust, and staying curious even when tech keeps changing the game.