Work Truck Magazine

05/29/2026

New automated rewards and recognition capabilities from Motive can help organizations engage drivers, reinforce positive behavior, and reduce turnover. AI Coach has also been updated to deliver personalized feedback across safety, fuel, and compliance.

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05/29/2026

Motive Vision brings together fleet operators, safety leaders, and industry professionals to collaborate, share insights, and help shape the future of fleet technology. Learn why the Motive innovation summit continues to grow year after year.

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05/29/2026

🎥 What makes the Ditch Witch W8 stand out in the hydro excavation market? Chris Thompson from Ditch Witch walked us through the Warlock Series W8 Hydro Vac Truck and highlighted the features that improve excavation safety, operator efficiency, and daily usability. Check it out!

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05/29/2026

This month’s Truck Chat Recap really turned into a conversation about pressure and what fleets are doing to stay ahead of it.

We’re talking about disaster preparedness, workforce shortages, reliability, expanding leadership responsibilities, AI overload, and the reality that modern fleet operations are becoming more complex by the day.

One of the biggest takeaways for me was how often resilience comes down to systems, communication, and people long before it comes down to equipment.

Huge thank you to Chevron REGI for sponsoring this month’s episode and supporting the conversations happening across the fleet industry right now.

Watch the full episode here: https://loom.ly/DCGtaZs

This month’s Truck Chat Recap explores disaster preparedness, workforce opportunity, expanding fleet leadership roles, reliability strategy, AI overload, and the operational realities fleets are...

05/29/2026

For a lot of dads in the work truck world, “downtime” usually means a truck is out of service. 🚛

This Father’s Day, DECKED wants to change that by giving 100 hardworking dads a paid day off through its Dad Time Off initiative.

Because the best tool in the box might just be more time with family.

Read more: https://loom.ly/9OHPyRs

DECKED’s Father’s Day campaign offers 100 hardworking dads a paid day off to unplug, recharge, and spend time where it matters most.

05/29/2026

What if your next big fleet solution was waiting at one table in Scottsdale? Work Truck Exchange (WTX) is where fleet managers skip the endless trade show wandering and get straight to meaningful conversations through curated 1:1 meetings, peer roundtables, and high-value networking.

And with only 10 fleet manager spots remaining, now’s the time to apply.

Plus, you’ll connect with companies already committed to the event, including Adrian, Blue Bird Body Company, Fleetworthy Solutions, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co, Kingbee Vans, Legend Fleet Solutions, and Nissan North America Inc. with more supplier hosts still being added.

Oh, and yes… the axe-throwing van is coming back.

Apply now ➡ https://loom.ly/4q7C7Oc

05/29/2026

Imagine losing an entire construction season because of one bad electrical connection. That’s basically what happened with a stranded excavator in remote Alaska after multiple repair attempts failed before winter froze transportation routes.

The eventual fix? One connector pin.

Stories like this are a good reminder that great technicians don’t just replace parts. They troubleshoot calmly, methodically, and without ego.

Read the full story here: https://loom.ly/SE7TPxU

05/29/2026

Preventive maintenance used to be enough. Now fleets are moving toward predictive maintenance because “scheduled” doesn’t always mean “optimized.”

The combination of telematics, AI, and real-time vehicle data is changing how fleet leaders think about maintenance strategy. Instead of relying only on mileage intervals or fixed schedules, fleets can start identifying failure patterns before they become expensive problems.

- Less downtime.
- Better planning.
- Fewer surprises for technicians and drivers.

The future of maintenance is becoming less reactive and a lot more data-driven. Link in comments.

05/29/2026

The most reliable truck for fleets? It’s usually the one that keeps drivers productive and stays out of the shop.

Fleet reliability has become bigger than engine performance alone. Service networks, telematics, maintenance strategy, and real-world operating conditions matter more than ever.

Read the full story here: https://loom.ly/t648Go4

What makes a truck reliable for fleets? From uptime to maintenance and spec’ing, here’s what really drives performance, and where fleets can weigh in.

05/28/2026

Motive unveiled new AI-driven safety tools, systems, and hardware during its annual innovation summit. New launches included the Atlas AI assistant, Automations, AI Omnicam Plus, and updates to AI Dashcam Plus.

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Motive unveiled new AI-driven safety tools, systems, and hardware during its annual innovation summit. New launches included the Atlas AI assistant, Automations, AI Omnicam Plus, and updates to AI...

05/28/2026

The national average price of a gallon of diesel decreased by more than 7 cents this week, and all five regions reported lower prices, ranging from just over 2 cents to more than 12 cents cheaper than a week ago.

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