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NPTC President and CEO Gary Petty writes a regular column in Fleet Owner Magazine, in addition to online articles in Fleet Owner Newsline, that focus on leaders, private fleet companies, best practices, and unique features which make private fleet trucking a competitive advantage in corporate transportation.. Reaching more than 100,000 subscribers, three-quarters of whom are private fleet professionals, these publications highlight expert management practitioners and successful business models of leading private fleets.

Gary Petty | gpetty@nptc.org | Private Fleet Editor for FleetOwner Magazine

Gary Petty has more than 30 years of experience as CEO of national trade associations in the trucking industry. He has been the president and CEO of the National Private Truck Council since 2001.

Crawl, Walk, RunMagazine Column

April 2005

In the best selling book, “Good to Great”, author Jim Collins identified Walgreens as one of 11 companies that had…

The ABC’s of Driver PayMagazine Column

March 2005

A few years ago, a growing, high profile private fleet faced a labor crisis. Driver hourly rates and overtime costs…

Bessie’s Longer RidesMagazine Column

February 2005

Every day thousands of direct-store deliveries (DSD) are made to America’s wholesalers and retailers. These deliveries — so vital to…

Fleetseek and Ye Shall FindMagazine Column

January 2005

If you look in the Yellow Pages under “trucking,” you’ll find a list of for-hire motor carriers operating 1.3-million commercial…

Fingertip TrainingMagazine Column

December 2004

A few years ago, the National Private Truck Council, in partnership with contributing sponsors International Truck & Engine Co. and…

Terrific ProgramMagazine Column

November 2004

The NPTC 2004 National Safety Conference held this fall in Northern Virginia now ranks as a premier event in the…

Stars Shine BrightMagazine Column

October 2004

During the past year, NPTC launched a special membership classification called the FIVE STAR MEMBER program. Participation in the program…_x000D_

Get CertifiedMagazine Column

September 2004

Not only is The National Private Truck Council’s Certified Transportation Professionals (CTP) program one of the top industry certification credentials…

Safety SummitMagazine Column

August 2004

The National Private Truck Council has scheduled its second annual National Safety Conference for September 16 – 17, 2004, in…

Standing OvationMagazine Column

July 2004

This year’s NPTC Education Management Conference and Exhibition, held in Atlanta, GA, May 2-4, ranks as one of the finest…

Be Present to WinMagazine Column

June 2004

Private fleet managers apply cost-benefit analyses to everything – tires, driver-leasing contracts, on-board technology, equipment buy versus lease…_x000D_

Fleet-a-FootMagazine Column

May 2004

The “road” from Supai to Haulapai Hilltop, Arizona, is unpaved, rock-strewn, narrow at points, and very dangerous. More aptly called…

Best PracticesMagazine Column

April 2004

This month, the National Private Truck Council launches its highly innovative “Best Practices Safety Guide” program, an interactive, online safety…

NPTC Institute Gets High MarksMagazine Column

March 2004

Attention private fleet managers: Mark your calendars for January 15-19, 2005. These are the dates for the next…

The Million Dollar FleetMagazine Column

February 2004

The private fleet of Bridgestone-Firestone North American Tire, LCC, is among the top 100 private truck fleets in the U.S…

Texas Pete’s FleetMagazine Column

January 2004

The story of Texas Pete Hot Sauce begins at the dawn of the Great Depression in l929. Founder Thad W.…

Learning On-LineMagazine Column

December 2003

The National Private Truck Council (NPTC) has launched the Fleet Learning Center, a comprehensive on-line training program designed to enhance…

Nothing Runs Like a DeereMagazine Column

November 2003

Here’s a good example of a private fleet that has grown-and made money. Moline, IL-based Deere & Company has a…

Tax ShakedownMagazine Column

October 2003

For all practical purposes, the State of Illinois is the trucking capital of the world. On any given day, more…

A Wonderful LifeMagazine Column

September 2003

I received a surprise call one morning this summer from a calm, lovely voice. It was Mrs. John C. White…


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