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What Fleet Legends Wish Every Small Fleet Manager Knew

Twelve fleet leaders share the lessons they learned the hard way on leadership, communication, relationships, and building a stronger fleet.

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Linxup Partners with Applause to Help Reward, Retain Safe Drivers in Field Service

Linxup and Applause partnered to combine driver safety data, technician performance metrics and customer feedback into a single incentive platform aimed at improving retention and service performance.

TruckLoads mobile app screen displaying freight load listings through the new integration with Truckstop.com load board services.

News•by News/Media Release•May 8, 2026

Trucker Path and Truckstop.com Expand Freight Access for Carriers and Brokers

Trucker Path and Truckstop.com partnered to integrate Truckstop freight listings into the TruckLoads mobile app, expanding load availability and carrier access across North America.

A magician tipping his hat on a stage symbolizes small fleet managers juggling many roles and responsibilities while creating order, structure, and smoother workflows behind the scenes.

Digital Cover Features•by Lauren Fletcher•March 1, 2026

The Small Fleet Leader’s Guide to Reducing Stress Today

Here’s a more realistic playbook for small fleet leaders who want to stay effective without burning out.

Truck Chat: Faces of Fleet with Lauren Fletcher of Work Truck and Sheldon Zitzmann of TigerTough

Videos•by Lauren Fletcher•February 6, 2026

From Small-Town Minnesota to Fleets Nationwide: Sheldon Zitzmann of TigerTough

What does it take to grow a fleet-focused brand in a town with fewer than 300 people? If you care about fleet durability, American manufacturing, or stories that start small and scale smart, this one’s for you.

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Digital Cover Features•by Lauren Fletcher•February 1, 2026

15 Ways to Run a Smarter Small Fleet When You’re Short on Time

Small fleet managers: boost efficiency, reduce downtime, improve maintenance, and run a smarter fleet with these 15 quick, practical time-saving tips.

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Digital Cover Features•by Lauren Fletcher•January 1, 2026

The 6 New Rules of Running a Small Fleet in 2026

Learn the six rules to boost safety, lower operating costs, improve uptime, and streamline daily operations for small fleet operations.

Lauren Fletcher stands beside the Truck Chat Weekly Cheat Sheet graphic highlighting van updates, pickup lifespan trends, and small fleet stress.

Videos•by Lauren Fletcher•December 1, 2025

Smarter Transits, Small Fleet Stress & Pickup Lifespans in 60 Seconds

Small fleets are feeling maxed out. A new survey shows paperwork and downtime are crushing productivity, but 83% say they’re ready for automation. Catch the week’s top fleet updates in one quick minute.

Lauren Fletcher stands in front of a blurred work truck background beside the Truck Chat Weekly Cheat Sheet graphic highlighting small fleet reality and 250K-mile club and what's ahead.

Videos•by Lauren Fletcher•November 24, 2025

Small Fleet Reality Check, 250K-Mile Insights & a 2026 Shakeup in 60 Seconds

Small fleets are stretched thin. New survey shows 65% of small fleet managers run operations solo. Get this week’s top fleet updates in 60 seconds.

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Articles•by Staff•October 18, 2024

Cell Phones and Driving: What We Knew Then and Now

Cell phones and driving: How has distracted driving evolved since 2000? Explore the facts, risks, and latest research on keeping roads safer.

Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•February 28, 2024

Budget-Friendly Maintenance for Business Fleets

From proactive approaches to cost-effective practices, explore how preventive maintenance and strategic partnerships can keep your smaller business fleet running smoothly.

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