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.
Learning On-LineMagazine Column
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
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
For all practical purposes, the State of Illinois is the trucking capital of the world. On any given day, more…
A Wonderful LifeMagazine Column
I received a surprise call one morning this summer from a calm, lovely voice. It was Mrs. John C. White…
Engine EvolutionMagazine Column
In the event you haven’t been keeping up on all of the recent press regarding Class 8 emissions regulations, a…
Cream of the CropMagazine Column
Exceptional people come in all walks of life, but few are more impressive than the drivers in this year’s NPTC…
Farmers’ FleetMagazine Column
It “links farmers to almost any market in the world,” envisions a “global food economy where every crop will grow…
Small Accident, Big ImpactMagazine Column
Before patting itself on the back too hard for having one of the best safety years in company history, the…
Cargo Theft Wake-Up CallMagazine Column
What happens when one of the top private fleets in America has three straight cargo thefts in the span of…
The Truck’s in the MailMagazine Column
Mail trucks rarely make headline news. Even fewer are the subjects of a police chase shown live on TV. However,…
The Little Store That CouldMagazine Column
Eighty-one-year old Walter Hachborn shows up for work every day, still passionately committed to his dream. He is founder and…
Time to Speak UpMagazine Column
The countdown for Sept. 30, 2003 has begun. On this day, the historic Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century…
A History of NPTCMagazine Column
The National Private Truck Council traces its lineage back to l939, when a rift developed between the private fleet and…
The case for UCRMagazine Column
The American Trucking Assns. (ATA) and the National Private Truck Council (NPTC) are supporting legislation to change a nearly 40-yr.-old…
Behind the WheelMagazine Column
Leading private fleet managers make driver appreciation a way of life year-round â not just during Driver Appreciation Week. They…
Earning Its KeepMagazine Column
Boise Cascade has one of the most successful private trucking operations in the country, earning it the No.-64 ranking among…
A 30-Year ManMagazine Column
I asked Ed Nieuwenhuis, retiring vice president of logistics for Meijer Inc., Grand Rapids, MI, what advice he would give…
The Gold StandardMagazine Column
For over fifteen years, the National Private Truck Council has sponsored a Driver Hall of Fame program to recognize the…
Amber Waves of GrainMagazine Column
One of the most glorious vistas on a sunny summer day is the “amber waves of grain” that coat the…
Secure Enough?Magazine Column
Thousands of cargo containers from overseas vessels are off-loaded at U.S. docks every day. Most of the contents are then…