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.
A Drivers’ Champion Builds up Private FleetNewsline Article
“Our driver culture is a competitive advantage,” said Fleet member Standard Logistics’ John Robbins, CTP.
A Rising Fleet Star’s JourneyMagazine Column
From ice delivery to fleet compliance manager for Sydney Reveal, CTP, Fleet Compliance Manager for Home City Ice/HC Transport
Phenomenal ContactsMagazine Column
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
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
Fleet experts will cover topics of current interest for private fleets at NPTC 2024.
Transportation Management: A Great Career for WomenNewsline Article
“Young girls don’t dream of becoming transportation managers… I love the work and want to encourage women to make transportation…
Become part of ‘The Club’Magazine Column
PMFI and CTP create opportunities for leadership in the transportation sector.
‘Incredible’ CTP ConnectionsMagazine Column
NPTC Fleet Member PepsiCo’s Arvin Zabalerio, CTP relates his career journey to professional designation
Retailer Blossoms as a Job-CreatorMagazine Column
Growth of NPTC Fleet Member Dollar General’s private fleet, locations allows employees to flourish
Why McLane Co. Drivers are ‘Heart and Soul’ of BusinessNewsline Article
The FleetOwner 500 private fleet’s chief administrative officer shares some reasons for the success of one of the nation’s largest…
Report to Dive Deep into Fleet OpsMagazine Column
Results from annual ‘gold standard’ benchmarking survey to be published Aug. 1
Where Safety Sets a ‘High Bar’Magazine Column
Orlando will again host NPTC’s annual fall safety conference and leadership forum, September 6-8, 2023.
Top drivers for private fleetsMagazine Column
NPTC to honor four 2023 inductees into its four-decade-old Driver Hall of Fame.
Fleet on a missionMagazine Column
The operations at NPTC Fleet member Deseret have adapted and evolved during COVID.
‘Biggest and best show ever’Magazine Column
NPTC 2023 expects largest audience in history
Relationships as Key as SolutionsMagazine Column
David Fontana, CTP puts that lesson into practice in his role at parts retailer and NPTC Fleet member AutoZone
PFMI Approaching in JanuaryMagazine Column
CTP graduates laud intense five-day program
Earning a CTP in Six StepsMagazine Column
Program is the only credential of its kind for private fleet practitioners.
‘Keep your eyes on us’Magazine Column
Standard Logistics’ strong driver culture leads to hiring surge
‘Top Graduate,’ rising starMagazine Column
Class of 2022’s Taylor Wise caught ‘transportation bug’ at UPS, Dot