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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.
“Legends of Fleet” featuring a dark textured background with gold accents, large metallic gold title text centered, and a framed portrait of Carl Nelson with subtitle identifying him as a retired fleet manager, along with Work Truck and Legend logos at the top.

Carl Nelson's Journey, Sliding into Success | Fleet Legends

March 25, 2026

With more than four decades of experience across fleets such as AT&T and AmeriGas, Carl built a reputation for doing the work, leading through change, and helping to move the industry forward without ever making it about himself.

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