Ever wonder what visibility in fleet actually looks like in real life, when it’s not a conference badge, a spotlight moment, or a shiny LinkedIn headline? In this episode of Shades of Fleet from Truck Chat, we go beyond Black History Month and get into the unwritten rules of fleet leadership, the ones that don’t show up in any job description but absolutely shape careers.
We hear from leaders and organizations across the fleet industry, including The Black Fleet Network, DECKED, MeterFeeder, J3 Management Group, and Cobb County Fleet Management (Georgia).
This is a real conversation about access, advocacy, mentorship, and what it takes to build a leadership pipeline that actually works. You’ll hear honest stories about:
What real visibility looks like in fleet management.
Being invited to the table vs actually being wanted there.
Mentorship vs sponsorship and why the difference matters.
How leaders can create access and opportunity for the next generation.
Why succession planning and development matter more than titles.
Fleet moves the world. So who gets to lead it matters. If you work in fleet management, transportation, public sector fleet, private fleet, supplier services, or mobility strategy, this one’s for you.
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