Chatty Chassis

Lauren Fletcher

VP of Content

Lauren Fletcher shares her thoughts on vocational work truck and van fleets and keys to fleet management success and growth. Covering the fleet industry since 2006, she shares insights and advice to increase success.

Composite image featuring two archival photos of Lauren Fletcher and Bobit Business Media founder Ed "Coach" Bobit. On the left, a younger Lauren stands smiling beside Coach outdoors. On the right, the two sit together at a Bobit Business Media trade show booth surrounded by early Automotive Fleet, Government Fleet, and Fleet Financials magazines.

Chatty Chassis•by Lauren Fletcher•June 30, 2026

WWCD? What Would Coach Do?

A personal reflection on Ed "Coach" Bobit, the mentor who shaped my career, and why I still ask myself one question 12 years later: WWCD?

Silhouettes of a diverse group of men and women helping each other climb a mountain at sunset. Several people reach down to assist others while a group stands together at the summit, symbolizing opportunity, leadership, collaboration, and support. Overlay text reads, "The Future of Fleet Depends on Who Gets a Seat."

Chatty Chassis•by Lauren Fletcher•June 23, 2026

What the Fleet Industry Still Gets Wrong About Talent

What can the fleet industry learn from the women helping shape its future? A look at talent, leadership, sponsorship, and why new perspectives drive progress.

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Chatty Chassis•by Lauren Fletcher•May 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.

Chatty Chassis•by Lauren Fletcher•May 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.

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Chatty Chassis•by Lauren Fletcher•March 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.

Chatty Chassis•by Lauren Fletcher•March 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.

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