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.
Welcome Back to NetworkingMagazine Column
Welcome back to the largest gathering of private fleet professionals in the industry.
Benchmarking Survey Report 2021Magazine Column
Companies surveyed are a representative mix of diverse business markets throughout the U.S. economy.
Building Great TeamsMagazine Column
Marzetti’s private fleet is on a course of continuous upgrade and improvement.
Welcome to Your NetworkMagazine Column
Private Fleet Management Institute opens a gateway into the Council’s unique culture.
Former Army Exec Sets High BarMagazine Column
In 2019, Larry Ogg, CTP was elected to the Board of Directors in recognition of his contributions.
Welcome to the ClubMagazine Column
The CTP program, which was founded in 1993, now has more than 700 active certified members.
A Very Close-Knit GroupMagazine Column
Troy Kays, CTP with Papa John’s recognizes the professional development and connections that NPTC offers.
Heroes on BoardMagazine Column
Merchants Distributions (MDI) recognizes their drivers as heroes serving their communities during the COVID pandemic.
Hillyard: The Cleaning ResourceMagazine Column
Hillyard Inc. makes sure the health and safety of its drivers is always a top priority.
Service Driven by ExcellenceMagazine Column
Continuous improvement helps Weinstein Wholesale Meats stay competitive.
Managing Driver BehaviorMagazine Column
TBHC Delivers, a division of Lumina Foods, shares how reinforcing good driver conduct can help mitigate risky driving behaviors.
The Secret Sauce of SuccessMagazine Column
Products and fleet power Hungry Howie’s ascent in tough food segment.
Investing in SafetyMagazine Column
Atlas Trucking opens premier repair and maintenance center.
Event will Focus on New TrendsMagazine Column
NPTC 2020 Annual Conference spotlights the best of private fleets.
When Opportunity KnocksMagazine Column
An unexpected but rewarding career journey from science to transportation for David Barth, CTP with Wegmans Food Markets.
PFMI 2020 Opens New EraMagazine Column
Growing support for private fleets in U.S. corporations.
An Elite Private FleetMagazine Column
American Foods Group ships 6.5 million lbs. of beef a day.
A Whirlwind ExperienceMagazine Column
2020 CTP Top Graduate T.J. Mummert, CTP with ProVia Logistics shares roadmap to success.
Mastering the Right DataMagazine Column
Oldcastle APG data analytics proves private fleet value.
Safety on a Higher PlaneMagazine Column
Orlando to host NPTC’s 2020 National Safety Conference.