Amy McAdams shares how growing up around racing influenced her leadership style, why saying yes to unexpected opportunities changed her career direction, and how she learned to thrive through everything from corporate shifts to vendor changes.
In this episode of Fleet Legends, sponsored by Legend Fleet, we sit down with McAdams, whose fleet story quite literally started in the engine compartment of her dad’s ’57 Chevy stock car.
Hosted by Lauren Fletcher, your fleet industry storyteller, this episode follows McAdams’s path from a childhood spent holding wrenches at the track to becoming a “baby fleet manager,” navigating a career shaped by grit, timing, and a whole lot of learn-as-you-go moments.
Watch now and find out more about:
How being raised by a race car driver shaped Amy’s approach to fleet problem-solving
The surprising way she landed her first fleet manager role
The early-career mistakes she laughs about now (and why new fleet managers should avoid them)
Why relationships with vendors and peers matter more than ever
Her best advice for staying adaptable in an industry that changes fast
Drop your favorite takeaway from McAdams in the comments, and tell us who you want to see on Fleet Legends next!
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