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Collage featuring four photos of Fleet Legend Ruth Alfson throughout her career and personal life, including a professional portrait, industry group photos, and a formal event photo, with the title "Ruth Alfson: Fleet Legend" centered over a textured blue background.

Articles•Lauren Fletcher•July 14, 2026

Fleet Leadership Starts with People (Always)

After 30 years in fleet, Ruth Alfson says the biggest leadership lessons have little to do with vehicles and everything to do with people.

Graphic for Work Truck's TruckChat Shades of Fleet series titled "Next Up in Fleet." A commercial truck drives toward a futuristic city skyline with digital technology icons, connected vehicle imagery, and blue light trails representing innovation and the future of fleet.

News•Lauren Fletcher•July 8, 2026

Shades of Fleet Call for Voices: Next Up in Fleet (Closes Soon!)

Apprentices, interns, young professionals, and rising leaders: share your voice in our "Next Up in Fleet" episode of our Shades of Fleet video series!

Silhouettes of a diverse group of men and women helping each other climb a mountain at sunset. Several people reach down to assist others while a group stands together at the summit, symbolizing opportunity, leadership, collaboration, and support. Overlay text reads, "The Future of Fleet Depends on Who Gets a Seat."

Chatty Chassis•Lauren Fletcher•June 23, 2026

What the Fleet Industry Still Gets Wrong About Talent

What can the fleet industry learn from the women helping shape its future? A look at talent, leadership, sponsorship, and why new perspectives drive progress.

Split image showing hands-on industrial robotics training. On the left, an instructor guides a participant programming a yellow FANUC robotic arm. On the right, two participants operate a robotic system controller beside a safety-enclosed robot cell in a training lab.

News•News/Media Release•June 5, 2026

Hands-on Program at Yokohama’s Mississippi Truck Tire Plant Helps Employees Build Skills

Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi’s Maintenance Apprenticeship Program, in partnership with East Mississippi Community College, combines classroom instruction with on-site experience as employees pursue an associate degree.

News•Lauren Fletcher•June 2, 2026

ASE Aligns Automotive Service Professionals Month With Spring and Fall Vehicle Maintenance Campaigns

ASE will move Automotive Service Professionals Month to April and October beginning in 2026-2027, aligning recognition with Car Care Month events.

Lauren Fletcher stands beside a bold Truck Chat Weekly Cheat Sheet graphic featuring a commercial truck background and the headline "People, Leadership & the Skilled Trades Opportunity," highlighting workforce, leadership, and fleet industry news.

Videos•Lauren Fletcher•June 1, 2026

People, Leadership & the Skilled Trades Opportunity | Weekly Cheat Sheet

People, data, leadership, and the skilled trades opportunity. See what's shaping fleets today in this week's Truck Chat Weekly Cheat Sheet.

promotional graphic for Shades of Fleet featuring host Lauren Fletcher against an American flag background. Bold text reads "Veteran Voices" and "From Military Service to Fleet Leadership." The image promotes a conversation with fleet professionals about military experience, leadership, teamwork, and transitioning into civilian fleet careers.

Videos•Lauren Fletcher•May 29, 2026

From Military Service to Fleet Leadership | Shades of Fleet

Military service ends, but the lessons don't. Hear how veterans are shaping fleet leadership through adaptability, teamwork, and mission-driven thinking.

Lauren Fletcher and Wayne Parham pose with a Work Truck Exchange 2025 sign during a networking session while fleet professionals meet in the background.

News•Lauren Fletcher•May 27, 2026

Limited Spots Remain - Apply for Work Truck Exchange Today!

Instead of walking endless show floors hoping to stumble into the right conversation, WTX is a curated experience built around making your time count.

Black-and-white Work Truck graphic showing a close-up of tools and socket wrenches with the text “Shortage or Opportunity?” on the right.

Articles•Steve Diogo, Linxup•May 19, 2026

Why The Skilled Trades Shortage Leads to Opportunity

The skilled trades are short millions of workers, but the upside is big: strong pay, job security, and careers AI can’t replace

Fleet manager overlooking a lot of work trucks at sunrise, representing rising pay and growing demand for fleet leadership roles.

Articles•Cover Story•Lauren Fletcher•May 7, 2026

Fleet Manager Salaries Continue to Rise as Responsibilities Expand

Fleet manager salaries are rising as roles expand. See 2026 trends in pay, experience, fleet size, and regional differences across U.S. operations.

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