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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.

Phenomenal ContactsMagazine Column

March 2024

A frequent contributor at events, Ed Reardon, CTP with CF Logistics is an NPTC ‘rising star’

It’s Never Too Late to Change DirectionNewsline Article

March 2024

Private fleet leader Shana Barton, CTP, Director, Logistics Support at Oldcastle APG, found that it’s never too late to find…

‘Best show of the year’Magazine Column

February 2024

Fleet experts will cover topics of current interest for private fleets at NPTC 2024.

Become part of ‘The Club’Magazine Column

December 2023

PMFI and CTP create opportunities for leadership in the transportation sector.

‘Incredible’ CTP ConnectionsMagazine Column

October 2023

NPTC Fleet Member PepsiCo’s Arvin Zabalerio, CTP relates his career journey to professional designation

Retailer Blossoms as a Job-CreatorMagazine Column

September 2023

Growth of NPTC Fleet Member Dollar General’s private fleet, locations allows employees to flourish

Report to Dive Deep into Fleet OpsMagazine Column

July 2023

Results from annual ‘gold standard’ benchmarking survey to be published Aug. 1

Where Safety Sets a ‘High Bar’Magazine Column

June 2023

Orlando will again host NPTC’s annual fall safety conference and leadership forum, September 6-8, 2023.

Top drivers for private fleetsMagazine Column

May 2023

NPTC to honor four 2023 inductees into its four-decade-old Driver Hall of Fame.

Fleet on a missionMagazine Column

April 2023

The operations at NPTC Fleet member Deseret have adapted and evolved during COVID.

‘Biggest and best show ever’Magazine Column

March 2023

NPTC 2023 expects largest audience in history

Relationships as Key as SolutionsMagazine Column

February 2023

David Fontana, CTP puts that lesson into practice in his role at parts retailer and NPTC Fleet member AutoZone

PFMI Approaching in JanuaryMagazine Column

November 2022

CTP graduates laud intense five-day program

Earning a CTP in Six StepsMagazine Column

October 2022

Program is the only credential of its kind for private fleet practitioners.

‘Keep your eyes on us’Magazine Column

September 2022

Standard Logistics’ strong driver culture leads to hiring surge

‘Top Graduate,’ rising starMagazine Column

August 2022

Class of 2022’s Taylor Wise caught ‘transportation bug’ at UPS, Dot

Expectations Exceeded Every YearMagazine Column

July 2022

Safety chief Tim Eckhardt, CTP touts Dot’s ability to recruit ‘premium’ drivers.

Best in Fleet Safety on the AgendaMagazine Column

June 2022

Omni Orlando Resort will host NPTC’s Sept. 7-9 Safety Conference

Superstars of Truck DrivingMagazine Column

May 2022

NPTC honors 2022 Driver Hall of Fame winners.

Fleet director: ‘I love what I do’Magazine Column

April 2022

Meet Lewis Allen, CTP, winner of NPTC’s Excellence in Membership (Fleet) Award.


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