The Fleet Lead

The Fleet Lead podcast features journalists from EndeavorB2B's commercial vehicle brands, including FleetOwner, Fleet Maintenance, Bulk Transporter, and Trailer Body-Builders. It aims to help fleet managers, trucking professionals, and transportation industry leaders navigate the rapidly changing industry, covering topics like new technologies, efficiency, and regulatory shifts.

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truck in dangerous snowy conditions
This week, the U.S. Department of Transportation targeted nondomiciled CDLs in New York, Oregon began to shutter its Trusted Carrier Partner program, and Prime faced a nuclear...
Dec. 19, 2025
Josh Fisher | FleetOwner
tank truck fleet lead
In this episode of The Fleet Lead, American Trucking Associations' new chairman Greg Hodgen, CEO of Groendyke Transport, joins The Fleet Lead to discuss the driver shortage, tariffs...
Dec. 17, 2025
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Heartland Express truck and trailer
This week, Hogan Transport was acquired, CRST downsized its OTR unit, Aurora announced a new partnership, and more.
Dec. 12, 2025
Wreaths Across America
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A longtime industry expert explains the massive logistical operation and the emotional significance behind Wreaths Across America, an annual charitable event in which truck drivers...
Dec. 12, 2025
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semitruck driving into mysterious fog
The Fleet Lead editors look back at 2025: Weak freight demand, technology disruptions, and regulatory uncertainty took center stage. How will these challenges take shape in 2026...
Dec. 9, 2025
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Ryder recruiter Suzanne Varghese
Fleet Maintenance's Navy alumna, John Hitch, sat down with fellow sailor Suzanne Varghese, military program recruiter for Ryder, to discuss the problem-solving, teamwork, and ...
Dec. 5, 2025
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electronic logging device
This week FMCSA targeted CDL training providers and non-domiciled CDLs, 10 Roads Express is shutting down, and more.
Dec. 5, 2025
Hendrickson
Hendrickson's product variety
Hendrickson's Jeff Sass discusses the company's 'Beyond Suspensions' strategy, an aftermarket myth, tariff impacts, and more.
Dec. 3, 2025
Volvo Trucks North America
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The president of Volvo Trucks North America shares his perspective on the freight recession. His pitch for struggling fleets: This year's trucks can help your bottom line.
Nov. 25, 2025
Peterbilt
Peterbilt Jake White
'Uncertainty' has been the word of the year for 2025, but here's how Peterbilt has continued to serve its vocational market, navigate alternative powertrains, and (hopefully) ...
Nov. 24, 2025
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Schneider truck
The major news from this week in trucking: NOx rule will not be delayed, Schneider is looking for acquisitions, and DOT threatens Pennsylvania over CDLs.
Nov. 21, 2025
Volvo Autonomous Solutions
volvo autonomous truck
An interview with Sasko Cuklev breaks down the components of autonomous truck deployment: infrastructure, safety protocols, and strategic partnerships in Volvo's autonomous ecosystem...
Nov. 19, 2025
Jason McDaniel
Jade Transport Tank Trailer
Dennis Duran, a driver with Jade Transport, joined The Fleet Lead to highlight his stainless-steel chemical tank trailer from Tremcar while talking about new camera technology...
Nov. 5, 2025
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Podcast: Freight recession, nuclear verdicts, and the future of trucking
Fleet executive Andy Owens and ATRI’s Rebecca Brewster join The Fleet Lead podcast to discuss the research organization’s top industry concerns survey, which was revealed during...
Oct. 29, 2025
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Leadership is about engaging others in a shared vision, not just giving orders—according to this conversation hosted by Chris Messer, EVP at EndeavorB2B; Mike Jones, president...
Oct. 22, 2025
Coltrain Onsite Fleet Care
Coltrain mobile maintenance team
Kevin and Kyle Coltrain share their journey of launching a mobile fleet maintenance business, leveraging their family's background in maintenance to build a winning team.
Oct. 17, 2025
Lucas Roberto | Endeavor CV
great dane trailer
Not many trailer manufacturers reach 125 years. Listen in as the company’s leaders discuss its history and its recipe for endurance: people, relationships, and innovation.
Oct. 15, 2025
Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
Trailer manufacturer's new facility
The Fleet Lead’s team of transportation experts breaks down some of the industry’s hottest topics today: re-shoring manufacturing, trucking’s overcapacity problem, English proficiency...
Oct. 8, 2025
PCS Software
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Mark Hill, CEO of PCS Software, champions the potential for AI to help midsized trucking fleets during the industry’s prolonged downturn.
Oct. 1, 2025
ACT Research
electric vehicle market downgrade
Industry analysts break down how the electric truck market's outlook changed in the U.S. with the new administration—and how the tech and adoption are still strong elsewhere.
Sept. 24, 2025
Wabash
wabash tanker
A digestible rundown on the basics of tank trucks: their designs, safety regulations, cargo, and more.
Sept. 23, 2025
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TBB Buyers Guide
Trailer/Body Builders is celebrating the 65th anniversary of its massive print directory: the Buyer’s Guide. The Buyer's Guide has detailed the trailer/body manufacturing industries...
Sept. 19, 2025
Josh Fisher | FleetOwner
ZM Trucks
Despite past failures in U.S. commercial EV initiatives, the CEO of ZM Trucks focuses on total cost of ownership: Electric trucks' primary appeal lies in financial returns.
Sept. 10, 2025
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Fleet lead overcapacity
Since the pandemic, growth among private fleets and owner-operators has weakened for-hire pricing. ACT Research’s senior analyst Tim Denoyer explains the problem and shares his...
Sept. 3, 2025