Brian Straight

Managing Editor, Penton Media is an award-winning journalist living out one of his boyhood dreams. Having joined Fleet Owner in May of 2008, Brian is the managing editor of Fleet Owner, responsible for editing, editorial production functions and overall coordination of the print magazine.

Posts by Brian Straight

For a first drive, a lasting impression

One of the great advantages of the Volvo I-Shift automated mechanical transmission is its ease of use. Many drivers entering the driver workforce....More

Unique trailer brings food tasting to your local store

A company called Puratos operates a rather specialized trailer in its operations. The trailer is so specialized, in fact, that it was awarded a “....More

Delo wants to give you a boat

Are you a big bass fisher? Need a boat? Then Chevron Lubricants, makers of the Delo brand of oils, lubricants, and oils, has a contest for you. The....More

CSA, troubled economy a boon to PTDI-certified trucking schools

While trucking fleets are still in the early stages of learning how to operate under the FMCSA’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program,....More

DME coming to a California truck near you

A new research and development agreement in California could turn the Los Angeles area into the first commercial market for dimethyl ether (DME) as a....More