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.
Growth From WithinMagazine Column
It’s more than just another convenience store or fuel stop. Founded in 1958 by Chester Cadieux, QuikTrip strives to be the best gasoline, convenience and food retailer in the eyes of its customers, its competition and its employees.…
Bull’s EyeMagazine Column
This month NPTC officially launches one of the most dynamic private fleet management tools ever to enter the marketplace. The Private Fleet Assessment Program…_x000D_
It’s Show Time for NPTCMagazine Column
The National Private Truck Council’s 2009 Annual Education Management Conference and Exhibition, to be held May 3-5, 2009, in Nashville, promises to deliver…
Benefits of Fleet Optimization CenterMagazine Column
Research conducted by NPTC has found that some 28% of all miles private fleets run are empty. This percentage has risen in recent years and may actually be higher for the entire private fleet industry…
Cover the EarthMagazine Column
For more than 25 years, the private truck fleet of paint retail giant Sherwin-Williams has distinguished itself as an “invaluable piece” of the company’s value proposition, says Richard Ashton, director of transportation…
Old-TimerMagazine Column
Do snarling guard dogs with bristling hair wag their tails when they see your drivers? They did for Harry “Henny” Myers from Blue Ball, PA. Now 90 years old and long retired from truck driving…
All StarsMagazine Column
In an ongoing effort to recognize the special contributions of private fleet drivers to their companies, NPTC has announced a new program that will honor drivers whose high performance…_x000D_
Take-Home PayMagazine Column
At a time of economic downturn and business turmoil in general, fleet professionals are searching for new ideas and programs which bring the greatest value to their operations…_x000D_
Myth vs. RealityMagazine Column
The potential for accident liability is a fact of life for any trucking operation. Myths about liability, however, are commonly found at many corporate levels. Some believe that private fleets have a higher degree of exposure as compared to companies with outsourced corporate transportation. This impression, though generally false, may be the underlying reason for a company “not wanting to be in the trucking business.”…_x000D_
America’s Best Driver?Magazine Column
Could George Ertel be one of the best commercial truck drivers in the United States? His record of performance speaks for itself and makes a strong case for this claim. For more than 40 years, he has been employed as a driver with one organization, Batesville Casket Co…
Quality FleetMagazine Column
South East Express, a private fleet operation based in Timmonsville, SC, provides uniquely tailored transportation services for a local Honda manufacturing plant, which makes not the famous cars, but all-terrain vehicles and personal watercraft…_x000D_
Winning FormulaMagazine Column
Private fleet professionals around the country are discovering that the National Private Truck Council provides a phenomenal return for their dues. That level of return, however, highly correlates to engagement. Our slogan “you must be present to win” pretty much says it all…_x000D_
The Evolution of Private FleetsMagazine Column
For the first time in more than two decades, the National Private Truck_x000D_
Council has published an up-to-date compilation of private fleets, the_x000D_
story of corporate trucking's $300 billion-a-year market….
Toad’s BoardMagazine Column
Richard “Toad” Smith serves as outbound traffic manager for Shopko, one of the country’s most successful regional general merchandise/pharmacy discount chains with 136 stores. Shopko is based in Green Bay, WI. Toad’s nickname came courtesy of….
Training DaysMagazine Column
As the premier learning resource for the private truck industry, the National Private Truck Council has established a yearlong calendar of training programs geared to fleet professionals…._x000D_
Keeping ScoreMagazine Column
Private fleets seeking innovation in their driver performance and pay-incentive programs would do well to look at Atrium Windows, Inc. The company launched — with remarkable success — a unique Driver Performance Scorecard…._x000D_
Added ValueMagazine Column
The owners of Hatfield Quality Meats spun off the company’s private fleet in January 2006 to create PV Transport, a for-profit trucking company. This move helped Clemens Family Corp. diversify its portfolio…
Value AddedMagazine Column
One of the largest producers of customer proprietary plastic containers, the Plastipak Packing Co. has operated a private fleet of trucks since l984 under an affiliated holding company called Whiteline Express, Ltd…..
From the Ground UpMagazine Column
J.R. “Jack” Simplot, founder of J.R. Simplot Company, went into business for himself in the rural community of Declo, ID, at the age of 14. It was 1923. The company has since become a global goods and agribusiness conglomerate….
Waste NotMagazine Column
For many companies, the private fleet represents a critical component in the manufacturing process. At Ross Environmental Services, Inc. the private fleet takes a slightly different role…._x000D_