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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.
Newsby Lauren FletcherJune 17, 2026

Shades of Fleet Call for Voices: Next Up in Fleet

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

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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.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 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.

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A wide promotional graphic announcing changes to Automotive Service Professionals Month. The ASE Automotive Service Professionals Month logo appears above text announcing that beginning in 2026-2027, Automotive Service Professionals Month will move to April and October to align with Spring and Fall Car Care Months.
Newsby Lauren FletcherJune 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.

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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.
Videosby Lauren FletcherJune 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.

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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.
Videosby Lauren FletcherMay 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.

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

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

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Fleet manager overlooking a lot of work trucks at sunrise, representing rising pay and growing demand for fleet leadership roles.
ArticlesCover Storyby Lauren FletcherMay 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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Shades of Fleet Technicians Voices What the Job is Really Like from Truck Chat with Lauren Fletcher blue background with mechanic
Videosby Lauren FletcherApril 30, 2026

What It’s Really Like to Be a Technician | Shades of Fleet

Real technicians share what the job actually looks like, from tough days to evolving technology and the problem-solving behind fleet operations.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 12, 2025

Buyers Products Provides Spanish Language Learning Course for Employees

At Buyers Products, nearly 30 employees completed the company’s first Spanish Language Learning Program, an eight-week program that the company provided free of charge to its employees.

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