In this episode of Truck Chat, we’re diving into the top fleet stories from September 2025.
We’re covering grid resilience, insurance coverage, safety-first design, and why even details like bed length can make or break productivity, plus veteran fleet wisdom, leadership lessons, and tech shaping the road ahead.
This episode is sponsored by Chevron.
Top Stories This Month:
Utility Fleets on the Front Lines: How staging, pre-positioning, and rapid response keep communities connected during extreme weather.
Cargo, Collision & Coverage: Why mismatched insurance policies can leave fleets exposed when accidents happen.
Designing for Safety: From firefighting roots to life-saving fleet equipment, safety-first design proves its value on the road.
Why Bed Length Matters: Longer beds maximize cargo, shorter beds boost agility, choosing the right spec impacts fleet efficiency.
Lessons & Predictions: We’re calling on the fleet community to share real-world lessons from 2025 and forecasts for 2026. PARTICIPATE TODAY!
Video Picks This Month:
Fuel Management Secrets Every Fleet Manager Should Know: Practical strategies to cut waste and reduce costs at the pump.
Editorial Advisory Board Panel at Work Truck Exchange: Industry veterans share challenges, culture shifts, and how to grow the next generation of fleet leaders.
Matthew Betz on Fleet Leadership: Insights from decades in fleet management and why building strong connections matters more than ever.
Quick Hits Before You Roll
Cox Automotive to merge fleet services with FleetNet America.
Motive introduces workforce management tools, expanding beyond telematics.
Palfinger opens a 177,000-square-foot distribution center with robotics to speed fulfillment.
https://www.worktruckonline.com/10247502/rivian-breaks-ground-on-georgia-manufacturing-facility on its Georgia EV manufacturing facility.
Lytx fatigue detection tech reaches 90% accuracy in spotting tired drivers.
Ram shifts its electric pickup strategy, renaming its range-extended model.