In this episode of Truck Chat, we’re diving into the top fleet stories from July 2025.
We’re covering heat safety, rising costs, next-gen oil tech, and a serious milestone for medium-duty manufacturing — plus smart upgrades that keep your trucks rolling and your team sharp.
Top Stories This Month:
Surviving the Heat – Summer’s brutal, but your fleet doesn’t have to be. We’ve got smart tips for keeping drivers safe and trucks cool without blowing your budget.
Tech to Beat Summer Hazards – From GPS-triggered alerts to driver coaching, fleets are using smart tools to avoid wildfires, flash floods, and everything in between.
Budgeting Through Supply Woes – Timelines are tight, and costs keep rising. Learn how fleet leaders are flexing their sourcing strategies and rethinking long-term plans.
Balanced Oils = Big Gains – Discover how new oil tech is helping fleets improve fuel economy, reduce sludge, and extend drain intervals for medium-duty trucks.
Fleet Wisdom: Scott Rood – Veteran fleet leader Scott Rood shares insights on hiring, innovation, and why waiting too long to pivot is the biggest risk of all.
Video Picks This Month:
Fleet 101: Grille Guards – More than off-road accessories, these are front-line fleet protectors.
Fleet 101: Walk-In Vans – Why step vans are stepping up in service-heavy fleets.
Hot Weather Maintenance Tips – Prevent breakdowns with a few key summer PM moves.
Medium-Duty Electrification Trends – From charging to range, here’s what fleets need to know.
Legends of Fleet: Lisa Kneggs – A must-watch on leadership, team culture, and staying grounded.
From the Road Ahead
Fleet Forward Conference 2025 – Early bird is OPEN! Join us in San Diego this October and help shape the future of fleet — I’ll be there as Co-Ambassador!
Quick Hits
WEX + bp launch Earnify fuel card program
Mullen rebrands as Bollinger Innovations
Lytx unveils AI-powered drowsiness detection tech
Ford celebrates 1.5M Transits built in the U.S.
DTNA produces its 850,000th truck in NC
L-Charge + EPIC expand off-grid EV charging options
Huge congrats to Work Truck editorial board members nominated for the Automotive Fleet 2025 Edward J. Bobit Professional Fleet Manager of the Year award!
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