Each month NPTC President and CEO Gary Petty writes a column in Fleet Owner magazine 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.
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.
Live Well, Drive Happy
General Nutrition Centers (GNC) was founded in 1935 in Pittsburgh and has since grown into one of the largest producers…
Safety Always Comes First
Private fleets have earned a reputation for unsurpassed safety excellence. According to NPTC’s 2009 Benchmarking Survey, private fleets reported a…
Large Trucks, Big Benefits
For many years, the National Private Truck Council has steadfastly supported modification of federal truck size and weight restrictions in…
Growth From Within
It’s more than just another convenience store or fuel stop. Founded in 1958 by Chester Cadieux, QuikTrip strives to be…
Bull’s Eye
This month NPTC officially launches one of the most dynamic private fleet management tools ever to enter the marketplace. The…
It’s Show Time for NPTC
The National Private Truck Council’s 2009 Annual Education Management Conference and Exhibition, to be held May 3-5, 2009, in Nashville,…
Benefits of Fleet Optimization Center
Research conducted by NPTC has found that some 28% of all miles private fleets run are empty. This percentage has…
Cover the Earth
For more than 25 years, the private truck fleet of paint retail giant Sherwin-Williams has distinguished itself as an “invaluable…
Old-Timer
Do snarling guard dogs with bristling hair wag their tails when they see your drivers? They did for Harry “Henny”…
All Stars
In an ongoing effort to recognize the special contributions of private fleet drivers to their companies, NPTC has announced a…
Take-Home Pay
At a time of economic downturn and business turmoil in general, fleet professionals are searching for new ideas and programs…
Myth vs. Reality
The potential for accident liability is a fact of life for any trucking operation. Myths about liability, however, are commonly…
America’s Best Driver?
Could George Ertel be one of the best commercial truck drivers in the United States? His record of performance speaks…
Quality Fleet
South East Express, a private fleet operation based in Timmonsville, SC, provides uniquely tailored transportation services for a local Honda…
Winning Formula
Private fleet professionals around the country are discovering that the National Private Truck Council provides a phenomenal return for their…
The Evolution of Private Fleets
For the first time in more than two decades, the National Private Truck_x000D_ Council has published an up-to-date compilation of…
Toad’s Board
Richard “Toad” Smith serves as outbound traffic manager for Shopko, one of the country’s most successful regional general merchandise/pharmacy discount…
Training Days
As the premier learning resource for the private truck industry, the National Private Truck Council has established a yearlong calendar…
Keeping Score
Private fleets seeking innovation in their driver performance and pay-incentive programs would do well to look at Atrium Windows, Inc.…
Added Value
The owners of Hatfield Quality Meats spun off the company’s private fleet in January 2006 to create PV Transport, a…