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Lightning storm over a city with text reading “Grid Resilience Utility Fleets Keep the Power On,” highlighting the role of utility fleets in disaster response and power restoration.
Articlesby Lauren FletcherSeptember 24, 2025

How Utility Fleets Power Grid Resilience During Extreme Weather

Utility fleets are the backbone of storm recovery. Learn how they prepare, adapt, and power resilience when extreme weather hits.

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David Ronsen in firefighter gear standing in front of a raging wildfire during his early firefighting career.
Articlesby Lauren FletcherSeptember 16, 2025

From Firefighting Roots to Designing Life-Saving Fleet Solutions

Discover how firefighter-turned-innovator David Ronsen built Acela’s life-saving fleet vehicles, from fire trucks to mobile command centers.

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Work Truck graphic asking “Are you prepared for severe weather?” with storm, ocean, sunset, and clear sky backgrounds representing changing conditions.
Newsby Lauren FletcherSeptember 9, 2025

Survey Finds Most Americans Unprepared for Extreme Weather and Emergencies

Most Americans admit they’re unprepared for disasters. Find out which generation leads the way and what steps families are overlooking.

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Flood relief illustration with the outline of Texas with red heart and hands inside, and Toyota logo at the right.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 10, 2025

Toyota Provides $600,000 for Texas Flood Relief

Toyota Motor North America, Toyota Financial Services, Gulf States Toyota, Southeast Toyota, Vic Vaughan Toyota of Boerne, and Toyota and Lexus dealers nationwide have collectively provided $600,000 for flood relief efforts in Texas.

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Fleet updates that matter: upfit ROI, safety wins, leadership lessons, and one legendary fleet story. Watch the June 2025 Truck Chat recap!
Videosby Lauren FletcherJune 30, 2025

This Month in Fleet [June 2025]

We’re talking disaster response, smarter upfits, rising accident costs, and stories that hit home for fleet managers building something great.

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Cover image of the Disaster Preparation & Response Guide, featuring emergency planning tips, best practices, and case studies for fleets.
Newsby StaffJune 9, 2025

Disaster Readiness for Work Truck Fleets Isn’t Optional, It’s Operational

Stay prepared when disaster strikes. This guide helps fleet managers plan, respond, and recover with real-world tools and checklists that actually work.

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Four natural disasters - hurrican, tornado, flood, and wildfire - with newspaper and big NATURAL DISASTER headline
Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherJune 2, 2025

Why Disaster Readiness Matters for Every Work Truck Fleet

Disaster response isn’t just for emergency fleets anymore. Every work truck fleet, from last-mile delivery to vocational service trucks, keeps communities and businesses running.

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Truck Chat Top News Season 2 Episode 12
Videosby Lauren FletcherMay 30, 2025

Truck Chat: This Month in Fleet [May 2025]

Disasters, EVs, upfits & leadership — see what mattered to fleets in May 2025 in this quick Truck Chat recap made for vocational truck pros.

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Background map of US with inset photos depicting natural disaster threats, bullet points for each of the hazard threats, and writing that says Resources For A Disaster Plan.
Articlesby Wayne ParhamMay 29, 2025

Free Online Disaster Planning Resources for Fleets

When fleet managers are planning to mitigate the risks associated with natural disasters, they have online tools at their disposal. Most are provided by government agencies. Here are details about several valuable resources that are free.

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Firefighter in front of an extinguished fire that says "Are You Prepared?"
Articlesby Lauren FletcherMay 27, 2025

Disaster-Proofing Your Truck Fleet

Disaster prep tips for fleets, from emergency kits to rerouting and recovery. Learn how to keep trucks moving when the unexpected hits.

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