Work Truck Magazine

10/10/2026

Your fleet may know exactly what technology came with the vehicle. But do you know what your drivers can add to it?

Aftermarket devices can expand what factory infotainment screens can do, including adding streaming and other entertainment capabilities. That's one more reason fleet policies can't rely entirely on the safeguards built into the vehicle.

Gaming may have started this conversation, but the bigger question is whether your fleet policy is ready for everything the center screen can do now and what comes next.

Read the latest Chatty Chassis blog from Lauren Fletcher: https://loom.ly/zgInP1c

As in-vehicle gaming, streaming, and connected entertainment expand, fleet policies may need an update. Here’s what fleet managers should be thinking about now.

10/09/2026

Think you know trucks? We have 19 questions that might make you think twice. 🚛

At this year's Work Truck Exchange and Heavy Duty Trucking Exchange, we put a room full of fleet professionals and industry experts to the test with three rounds of truck trivia.

Some questions were easy. Some were surprisingly tough. And there were definitely a few confidently wrong answers.

Now we're bringing the challenge to you! Watch here: https://loom.ly/MEj-ndw

Grab a pen, hit play, and see how many you can get right. Then drop your score in the comments. We want to know who really knows their trucks!

From chicken lights to diesel engines and trucking history, test your knowledge with 19 questions from the 2026 Work Truck Exchange and Heavy Duty Trucking Exchange.

10/09/2026

Kooner Fleet Management Solutions and Global Partners have announced a new referral partnership connecting on-site fleet maintenance and fueling services.

The idea? Help fleets make better use of the hours vehicles are already parked, reduce unnecessary trips for service, and get trucks ready before drivers start their next shift.

We spoke with Kooner about where the biggest opportunities are for fleet operators and why planned downtime could be the key to keeping trucks on the job.

🚛 Read more: https://loom.ly/VtLV8Z8

A new referral partnership connects on-site fueling and maintenance services, with a focus on reducing off-site trips and making better use of fleet downtime.

10/09/2026

Before you officially put this week in the rearview mirror, here’s your 90-second fleet catch-up.

Did that rumored October 1 truckers’ strike actually happen? Nope. But there’s plenty of real news to talk about.

GM has new engines coming for its 2027 light- and heavy-duty pickups, idling could be costing your fleet more than you realize, and it turns out the racetrack has a few lessons that translate surprisingly well to fleet operations.

We’ve uploaded the whole episode right here, so hit play and head into the weekend caught up.

10/09/2026

The cost of idling doesn’t stop at the fuel pump.

Extended idle time can show up later through oil degradation, aftertreatment issues, battery and alternator wear, cooling-system demands, maintenance costs, and downtime.

The tricky part? A lower-mileage truck can sometimes be working much harder than the odometer suggests.

See what fleets should be watching: https://loom.ly/sqhpnpU

10/09/2026

Great fleet leaders aren't always developed inside the fleet industry. Many of them first learned to lead in environments where the stakes were high, resources were limited, and adapting wasn't optional.

In this TruckChat Takeaways clip from Shades of Fleet: Veteran Voices, fleet professionals discuss why veterans often transition so successfully into fleet careers. The conversation goes beyond discipline and highlights the leadership, communication, and decision-making skills that help organizations navigate constant change.

Watch the full clip here: https://loom.ly/MyGit7g

Why do so many veterans excel in fleet management and operations?...

10/08/2026

We've all been there. A technician gets to the job site, opens the van, and realizes the ONE tool needed to finish the job isn't there. 🤦‍♀️

Now it's another trip across town, a delayed customer, and a schedule that's already falling behind.

But what does that second trip actually cost your service business?

We're looking at the hidden costs of missing equipment and how better tracking can help keep crews moving.

Read it here: 🔗 https://loom.ly/WSxolVg

For service fleets, missing tools and equipment can lead to second trips, lost technician time, higher operating costs, and delayed jobs. Equipment tracking can help HVAC, plumbing, electrical,...

10/08/2026

Unplanned downtime hurts efficiency and even profitability for work truck fleets, but catching potential problems early can help prevent it. Here is an inspection list that can help prevent that downtime.

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10/08/2026

What changed for work truck fleets in 2026, and what should they be preparing for in 2027? We want to hear from both sides of the industry.

🚚 Fleet managers: Tell us what actually changed inside your operation this year and what’s on your radar for next year.
🔧 Industry partners: Tell us what you're seeing across your fleet customers and where you think the market is headed.

Your insights could be included in Work Truck's annual trends and forecasts coverage. Responses are due November 20.

Get the details and choose the right survey here: https://loom.ly/mc1aVKQ

Discover the future of commercial fleets! Share insights on the trends of 2026 and prepare for 2027 with Work Truck's latest industry survey. Join the conversation today!

10/08/2026

What if a repair could move three days faster and your team could save roughly 2.5 hours per repair by spending less time reviewing routine work?

Those are the kinds of real-world AI gains Fleetio is starting to see with fleet customers.

Brianna Perry Lang joins Work Truck to talk about where AI is actually saving fleet managers time, what makes a good first use case, and why the best place to start may be the work everyone already hates doing.

Watch the latest Fleet FAQs: https://loom.ly/tCjZKqg

AI is moving past the buzzword stage and into the daily fleet workflow. Fleetio’s Brianna Perry Lane breaks down where fleets are seeing real time savings, from maintenance and data entry to repair...