Mark Petersen shares how intentionally pursuing fleet before he ever held the title has shaped a career spanning more than four decades, multiple industries, and nearly every fleet structure imaginable. From navigating regulations and technology shifts to mastering the art of networking, Petersen's story is a masterclass in building a fleet career with intention.
In this episode of Fleet Legends, sponsored by Legend Fleet, we sit down with Petersen, a long-time fleet leader whose career began in 1984 and grew to include managing seven different fleets ranging from 400 to 8,000 vehicles across consumer products, security, agriculture, and more.
Hosted by Lauren Fletcher, your fleet industry storyteller, this episode follows Petersen’s deliberate path into fleet management, his unexpected pivot into sales, and his eventual return behind the desk. Along the way, he shares lessons from lived experience and the mindset that helped him thrive through decades of industry change.
Watch now and find out more about:
How Petersen intentionally planned his way into fleet management.
Why networking has been the key to every career move he’s made.
The biggest changes he’s seen since 1984, and what hasn’t changed at all.
The rookie mistake he warns fleet managers to avoid at all costs.
Why being the subject-matter expert is non-negotiable.
How communication, humor, and trust drive successful fleet teams.
His advice for the next generation entering the fleet industry.
What he sees ahead for fleet, from regulation to electrification realities.
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