Work Truck Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Ad Loading...
Split-screen graphic showing a glowing blue AI face and digital circuitry on one side facing off against a silhouetted human standing on a mountain at sunrise on the other, with bold text reading “AI vs Thought Leadership.”
Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherMay 20, 2026

AI Isn’t Killing Content, but Lazy Expertise Is

Thought leadership loses value when AI does the thinking. Here’s why authentic industry voices still matter most.

Read More →
Graphic for “Safety Sound Off” featuring the headline “Poor Visibility & Cognitive Overload” in bold white and yellow text over a rain-covered windshield background with blurred taillights and caution-stripe accents.
Safety Sound Offby Wayne ParhamMay 12, 2026

Diminished Visibility & Cognitive Demand

I learned firsthand two simple tricks to improve driver visibility in inclement weather and at night, reducing the cognitive challenges of driving in the dark and stormy conditions.

Read More →
Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherMay 4, 2026

Do I Need a U.S. DOT Number?

Whether you operate a small fleet of light-, medium-, or heavy-duty units, or are merely the owner of one truck wanting to ensure you adhere to the law, knowing if you can need a U.S. DOT number can be confusing.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Beach with sign that says retired or rewired from Work Truck
Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherMarch 30, 2026

Is Retirement in Fleet Now More Like ‘Rewiring’?

Fleet professionals rarely retire for good. They return as advisors, mentors, and consultants, keeping hard-won experience in the industry.

Read More →
Lauren Fletcher, Shades of Fleet Black Voices, What Does Visibility In Fleet Really Look Like on blue background
Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherMarch 26, 2026

What Does Visibility in Fleet Really Look Like?

Advocacy changes things. Visible trust changes things. Structure changes things. Access changes things. A willingness to share connections, rooms, and opportunities, and a belief in someone before it is convenient, changes things.

Read More →
Wide view of Work Truck Week 2026 show floor with trucks, booths, and attendees exploring commercial vehicle equipment and fleet technology exhibits.
Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherMarch 16, 2026

Work Truck Week 2026 Shows an Industry Focused on Practical Progress

Taken together, these themes show an industry that is not chasing a single technological solution. Instead, it is building a broader toolkit designed to support the diverse and demanding jobs fleets perform every day.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Graphic for Work Truck’s Shades of Fleet New Voices featuring Lauren Fletcher and the headline What New Voices Need From the Rest of Us against a blue background.
Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherMarch 5, 2026

What New Fleet Voices Need From the Rest of Us

The fleet learning curve hits fast. Here’s how new pros push through the overwhelm, find their voice, and start thriving in the work.

Read More →
We Rise by Lifting Others with united hands in the background
Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherFebruary 7, 2026

We Rise by Lifting Others in Fleet Management

We rise by lifting others. This Black History Month, explore stories of resilience, innovation, and progress in fleet. Watch, learn, and be inspired.

Read More →
Thumbnail showing a LEGO-style fleet of work trucks and a LEGO-like minifigure with text reading “SMART BRICKS + FLEET TECH?” for a Work Truck blog.
Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherJanuary 8, 2026

LEGO Just Dropped a Smart Brick at CES, and Now I’m Thinking About Fleet Trucks Made of LEGO

LEGO unveiled a SMART Brick at CES and it sparked a fleet nerd rabbit hole. What if work trucks were built like LEGO, with modular smart tech you can swap fast?

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Image of wrapped Christmas presents, upper left logo for blog titled Safety Sound Off, headline Safety Related Gift Ideas.
Safety Sound Offby Wayne ParhamDecember 11, 2025

7 Safety-Inspired Gift Ideas for Every Truck Owner

Do you know what to get that truck owner in your life as a gift this holiday season? Here are seven gift ideas that might help keep them safer on the road.

Read More →
Hand hitting a button with 2025 Hitting Reset in bold font with Work Truck logo
Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherDecember 1, 2025

The Fleet World Hit the Reset Button in 2025

Discover how 2025 forced work truck fleets to reset costs, data, uptime, safety, energy and workforce strategies for a stronger 2026.

Read More →
Logo for blog theme Safety Sound Off in the upper left, Work Truck logo lower right, against a background image of tennis shoes with untied laces.
Safety Sound Offby Wayne ParhamNovember 26, 2025

Safety Sound Off: How Tire-Related Downtime is Like Shoelaces

Your fleet’s drivers not paying attention to their tires before they hit the road would be like not tying your shoelaces before walking a 5k. Both can lead to problems, downtime, and even injury.

Read More →