Gary Petty
Private Fleet Editor,
Fleet Owner Magazine
President & CEO, NPTC
Each month NPTC President and CEO Gary Petty writes a column that focuses on the individuals, companies, best practices, and resources that make private trucking the force that it is in the American economy. Reaching more than 100,000 subscribers, three-quarters of whom are private fleet professionals, this column provides an excellent forum to communicate the value of the private fleet.
Welcome to the Club
The CTP program, which was founded in 1993, now has more than 700 active certified members.
A Very Close-Knit Group
Troy Kays, CTP with Papa John’s recognizes the professional development and connections that NPTC offers.
Heroes on Board
Merchants Distributions (MDI) recognizes their drivers as heroes serving their communities during the COVID pandemic.
Hillyard: The Cleaning Resource
Hillyard Inc. makes sure the health and safety of its drivers is always a top priority.
Service Driven by Excellence
Continuous improvement helps Weinstein Wholesale Meats stay competitive.
Managing Driver Behavior
TBHC Delivers, a division of Lumina Foods, shares how reinforcing good driver conduct can help mitigate risky driving behaviors.
The Secret Sauce of Success
Products and fleet power Hungry Howie’s ascent in tough food segment.
Investing in Safety
Atlas Trucking opens premier repair and maintenance center.
Event will Focus on New Trends
NPTC 2020 Annual Conference spotlights the best of private fleets.
When Opportunity Knocks
An unexpected but rewarding career journey from science to transportation for David Barth, CTP with Wegmans Food Markets.
PFMI 2020 Opens New Era
Growing support for private fleets in U.S. corporations.
An Elite Private Fleet
American Foods Group ships 6.5 million lbs. of beef a day.
A Whirlwind Experience
2020 CTP Top Graduate T.J. Mummert, CTP with ProVia Logistics shares roadmap to success.
Mastering the Right Data
Oldcastle APG data analytics proves private fleet value.
Safety on a Higher Plane
Orlando to host NPTC’s 2020 National Safety Conference.
Keep Up with your Education
ADM Trucking recognizes the value of a safe private fleet.
National Food
National Food is the Northwest’s leading producer of both organic and cage-free eggs.
Award-Winning Drivers
NPTC honors Hall of Fame and National All-Star drivers.
A Pioneering Leader
NPTC Board Chair Carol Heinowski with Meijer, Inc. marks successful three-decade career.
Humble Beginnings
Service and reliability the foundations of Brakebush Brothers.