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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Daimler Truck North America
DTNA engine manufacturing
This week the U.S. unveiled trailer import duties, Kodiak AI expanded an autonomous partnership, and spot rates fell.
Aug. 7, 2026
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Volvo VNL sleeper
Averitt is bumping driver pay, Mack and Volvo are weakening DEF derates, and C.H. Robinson was struck by a nuclear verdict.
July 31, 2026
Aurora Operations
Aurora hardware on International LT Series truck
The industry has plenty to chew on this week: New tariffs announcements, CDL chaos, autonomous truck expansions, and oil disruptions.
July 24, 2026
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1925 Mack AB historic truck
From the WWI origins of the Bulldog to the modern Anthem and Pioneer models: A trucking historian joins The Fleet Lead to look back at 125 years of Mack Trucks' American innovation...
July 20, 2026
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Gordie Howe International Bridge over Detroit River
The new Detroit-Windsor connection is opening, EPA designated SEMA for aftermarket emissions certificates, and spot rates fell.
July 17, 2026
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truck parking on road shoulder
This week EPA unveiled its NOx rule revisions, Rhode Island continued preparing for truck-only tolls, and DOT announced $63 million for truck parking.
July 10, 2026
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Illinois Tollway
Illinois Tollway is hiking truck tolls, FedEx sold its 3PL arm, and cargo thieves stole a shipment of condoms.
July 3, 2026
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fuel tank trailer
Falling behind on customer expectations? Listen as Gravitate CEO Mike Scharf breaks down how digital tools are rewiring bulk carrier operations.
July 2, 2026
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leadership podcast concept image with former SpaceX trainer
Technical employees are trained to solve machines. Former SpaceX training head Matt Gjertsen shares the rocket science of technical leadership: tech managers must learn to step...
June 30, 2026
Einride
Autonomous truck company Einride goes public
Dana pays $1.1 billion for Eaton Mobility, 800 Mack and Volvo trucks face "do not drive" recalls, and Einride goes public.
June 19, 2026
John Hitch | Fleet Maintenance
aaron_warkentin_truck_history
Cleveland-based auto-tech-turned-museum-curator Aaron Warkentin walks through the early days of the auto industry and origin of the semi-truck.
June 15, 2026
Zeem Solutions
Zeem charging electric truck
Zeem Solutions CEO Paul Gioupis delivers real-world performance data on the Tesla Semi, breaking down commercial ZEV total cost of ownership and fleet sentiment as infrastructure...
June 12, 2026
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Amazon Freight truck
This week, the U.S. Department of Commerce sets import duties on trailers, Amazon's LTL arm expands, and World Cup congestion begins.
June 12, 2026
Volvo Trucks North America
VTNA new D13 engine design
Volvo Trucks’ next-generation D13 engine tackles aggressive EPA 2027 NOx reductions without sacrificing fuel economy. VTNA’s Duane Tegels joins The Fleet Lead podcast to break...
June 10, 2026
Adobe Stock
American trucking patriotism
To commemorate America's 250th anniversary, the editors of FleetOwner and Fleet Maintenance trace the chaotic, resilient history of commercial transport—from horse-drawn colonial...
June 8, 2026
FedEx Freight
FedEx Freight LTL spinoff
FedEx Freight finished its spinoff, Ohio is planning the expiration of 5,000 non-domiciled CDLs, and Congress has pro-trucking items in its agenda.
June 5, 2026
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National Tank Truck Carriers' new chairman, Jeremy Mairs
Jeremy Mairs, president/CEO of Cox Petroleum and NTTC's chairman, talks about growing up in the industry and working under California regulations. What does Mairs have on the ...
June 1, 2026
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bathroom access could be required in federal funding bill
This week, a proposed funding bill could guarantee drivers access to bathrooms, Motive launched new tech offerings, and EV charging companies merged.
May 29, 2026
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truck driver contemplating options
NTI's Leah Shaver breaks down the aging driver workforce, how carriers approach age differences, and the driver retention landscape.
May 28, 2026
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truck dealership
With a several-thousand-dollar premium looming on MY27 compliant trucks, how should fleets adjust procurement? Fleet Advantage’s Don Davis breaks down the shifting prebuy reality...
May 27, 2026
NASCAR Archives and Research Center via Getty Images
First NASCAR Strictly Stock race at Charlotte Speedway. The racing community, whose roots trace back to the Carolinas, is a pipeline for trucking technician talent.
The Fleet Lead podcast heads to the NASCAR Hall of Fame to unpack how North Carolina’s high-speed racing culture drives commercial vehicle engineering, OEM growth, and technician...
May 24, 2026
Einride
Einride autonomous deployment in Ohio
California's rebate program offers $120,000 for electric Class 8 trucks, FMCSA's new registration system is live, and spot rates hit record highs.
May 22, 2026
International
International truck availability
New EPA-compliant powertrains are nearly here. Can fleets still get build slots before EPA 27? International's David Hillman discusses the EPA 2027 emissions regulations, fleet...
May 19, 2026
Tesla
Tesla Semi production
The Supreme Court ruled against brokers, CORCA passed the House, and autonomous adoption accelerated.
May 15, 2026