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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heavy duty truck maintenance
Fullbay's survey shares good news for shops, Hendrickson has a new wheel-end sensor, and diesel prices keep going up.
March 27, 2026
Calspar
Stoughton Trailer Calspar crash test
Stoughton announced a 40-mph collision safety milestone, Hyundai Translead is bringing manufacturing to the U.S., and legislators have another English proficiency bill.
March 20, 2026
Kevin Jones | Trailer-Body Builders
trailer manufacturing
Hear testimony from U.S. builders and from importers in the trailer trade war, how Canada is caught in the middle by the recent ruling, and what's next for OEMs and the market...
March 18, 2026
PlusAI
PlusAI International truck
PlusAI is supplying its virtual driver technology to several truck makers worldwide. Co-founder and COO Shawn Kerrigan discusses the autonomous truck company's position and the...
March 17, 2026
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Diesel prices topping $4.93
California wiped out 13,000 CDLs, Daimler started producing a new exterior camera system, and diesel got more pricey.
March 13, 2026
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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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
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truck in snow weather emergency
A busy week for trucking: Werner Enterprises acquired FirstFleet, Gatik completed 60,000 autonomous medium-duty hauls, and more.
Jan. 30, 2026
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2026 is shaping up to be a complex regulatory environment for trucking. The Truckload Carriers Association’s David Heller explains how some regulatory changes are not measured...
Jan. 27, 2026
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highway patrol behind truck
This week in the trucking industry, California finally began English proficiency testing, USPS accepted last-mile delivery bids, and New York's truck tolling fee stalled.
Jan. 23, 2026
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The first roundtable of 2026 looks at the start of this year: carrier bankruptcies, regulatory crackdowns, emerging technologies, and hopes for that market upturn to finally arrive...
Jan. 21, 2026
Mack Trucks
New Mack Anthem on production floor
This week, scrutiny fell on CDL holders from Tennessee and North Carolina, STG Logistics entered a debt restructuring agreement, and Mack's Anthem started production.
Jan. 16, 2026
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Car engine Oil PC-12
With PC-12 engine oils on the way in 2027, fleets need to be prepared for how the new category will impact their assets and know how to choose the right oil for their business...
Jan. 13, 2026
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New research from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform outlines how commercial auto litigation can cost the entire economy. The Fleet Lead hosts one of ILR’...
Jan. 12, 2026