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MArch 2026 Work Truck Recap, Safety, Science and Decisions. A monthly update of news you need to know.
Videosby Lauren FletcherMarch 31, 2026

Safety Awareness, Tire Science, and Who Shapes Fleet Decisions | Truck Chat March Recap

Reasonable suspicion training, smarter fleet decisions, tire science at 60 mph, rewirement in fleet, visibility in leadership, and this month’s top videos.

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Lauren Fletcher presenting Truck Chat Weekly Cheat Sheet graphic with headlines on rumored Cat truck, winter fleet lessons, and Work Truck Week industry updates.
Videosby Lauren FletcherMarch 18, 2026

Rumor Trucks, Breakdowns and Big Moves at Work Truck Week

A rumored truck goes live, winter breakdown lessons hit hard, and Work Truck Week brings big moves. Catch up on the week in about a minute.

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Acela Dispatcher 4x4 compact work truck with flatbed built on a modified Jeep Gladiator chassis, shown at NTEA Work Truck Week as a maneuverable, high-payload utility vehicle for fleets.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 9, 2026

Acela Unveils Jeep-Based Dispatcher 4x4 Work Truck

Built on a highly modified Jeep Gladiator chassis, Acela transforms the platform into a two-door extended cab paired with a custom, lightweight yet durable 7- x 5-foot “ute”-style flatbed with folding and removable sides and tailgate.

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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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Innovation in Disaster Response & Emergency Vehicles
Videosby Lauren FletcherApril 14, 2025

Faces of Fleet: Innovation in Disaster Response & Emergency Vehicles

What do wildland fire trucks, mobile medical units, high-water rescue vehicles, and morgue trailers have in common? They’re all part of a career built on solving real-world problems in emergency response.

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Videosby Lauren FletcherSeptember 14, 2024

The Fleet Manager's Weekly Cheat Sheet [Sept. 14, 2024]

ive into the latest advancements, including navigating federal mandates for small fleets, updated leadership at FCCC, driver appreciation tips, vehicle updates from Isuzu and Acela Truck, fleet tech tips, and more!

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Videosby Lauren FletcherSeptember 1, 2024

The Fleet Manager's Weekly Cheat Sheet [Sept. 1, 2024]

In this week's cheat sheet, we check out which pickup trucks are built to last over 250,000 miles, get a behind-the-scenes look at how the Monterra is transformed, and more!

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherAugust 22, 2024

How the Monterra is Made: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Transformation Process

Ever wondered what it takes to turn an old Light Medium Tactical Vehicle (LMTV) into a state-of-the-art Acela Monterra?

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Photo Galleriesby Lauren FletcherAugust 22, 2024

How it's Made: The Acela Monterra [Photos]

Check out our complete photo gallery for a comprehensive guide that walks you through the steps involved and shows the dedication and craftsmanship that go into each truck.

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Acela Monterra 6x6
Newsby StaffMay 28, 2024

Acela Truck Expands Canadian Footprint with Western Truck & Trailer

Acela Truck Company entered into a dealer agreement with Western Truck & Trailer Ltd to distribute Acela’s Monterra line of extreme-duty truck chassis for the Canadian market.

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