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Truck Chat2026Episode 171

What Fleet Employers Are Missing When Hiring Veterans

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September 11, 2026

What if some of the strongest candidates for fleet are already out there, but their experience is written in a language our industry does not always recognize?

Veterans often bring years of experience leading teams, maintaining equipment, managing readiness, solving problems under pressure, and keeping a mission moving. Sound familiar?

In this episode, Lauren Fletcher looks at what fleet employers can learn from veterans making the transition into civilian careers, why military and fleet resumes do not always translate cleanly, and how hiring managers can get better at recognizing the skills behind the job titles.

Because the person who looks unconventional on paper may already understand some of the most important parts of fleet.

This is the third season of the Truck Chat podcast series, including the top interviews with vocational and truck fleet industry experts.
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What Does a Potato Have to Do with Leadership?

June 5, 2026

From simple process improvements and creative problem-solving to the little moments that strengthen team culture, this conversation dives into the power of unexpected ideas and why innovation doesn't always arrive wrapped in new technology or a major initiative.

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Building Better Fleets with Ruth Alfson

July 1, 2026

Fleet leader Ruth Alfson shares career lessons on leadership, mentorship, technology, and building strong teams in this Fleet Legends interview.

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What It's Really Like to Be a Technician

April 30, 2026

This conversation is about the reality of the work as a technician in fleet. The pressure, the problem-solving, the pride, and the people behind it.

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