The Fleet Lead

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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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Torc Robotics
Torc Robotics autonomous haul
Torc Robotics is partnered with the most popular Class 8 OEM in the U.S.—and it's using generative AI to develop training simulations for its driver.
March 11, 2026
Bot Auto
Bot Auto autonomous haul
Focused on minimizing its cost per mile, Bot Auto operates its own autonomous truck fleet to pursue a transportation-as-a-service model for shippers.
March 11, 2026
Kodiak AI
Atlas Energy Kodiak Truck
Public autonomous developer Kodiak launched the country's first commercial driverless truck operations in 2024. Founder and CEO Don Burnette sits down to talk about the state ...
March 10, 2026
Kenworth
Kenworth C580
This week, Kenworth and Mack unveiled new vocational trucks, the independent contractor classification began to change, and autonomous trucking expanded.
March 6, 2026
Truckload Carriers Association
Jim Mullen at TCA
Jim Mullen becomes president of the Truckload Carriers Association in April. How will he use his experience to lead the truckload community?
March 3, 2026
Department of Transportation
Sean Duffy
Tariff policy gets a shakeup, FMCSA announces new driver English rules, and Daimler reveals its next diesel engine.
Feb. 27, 2026
Daimler Truck AG
New Detroit diesel engine
Daimler Truck's David Carson on the new NOx-compliant Detroit engine and equipment ordering advice for fleet managers.
Feb. 25, 2026
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reshoring_fleet_lead
The U.S. is waiting for manufacturing to come back. Some businesses are moving operations to Mexico. The Reshoring Institute weighs in.
Feb. 18, 2026
The White House
Zeldin and Trump in White House announcing EPA deregulation
This week, EPA began removing GHG rules, FMCSA moved to restrict non-domiciled licensing, and TCA named its next president.
Feb. 13, 2026
Ford Pro
Ford Pro mobile service maintenance
Ford Pro's Eric Rice describes the latest work truck trends: driver assistance, predictive maintenance, the technician shortage, and more.
Feb. 11, 2026
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truck parking
The latest highway funding bill included truck parking, Sysco lost in a $52 million verdict, and strong market vitals appeared.
Feb. 6, 2026
ACT Expo 2025 | TRC Companies
Fuel Portfolio for Fleets Workshop at ACT Expo 2025
Manufacturers and fleets are pivoting their focus from climate goals to everyday operational efficiencies. How is ACT Expo going to capture the focus on economic sustainability...
Feb. 3, 2026