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Get Up Close with New Isuzu Work Trucks and Vocational Builds

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America is giving the medium-duty market a major refresh, and Work Truck got an exclusive look from the show floor at Work Truck Week. In this episode of TruckChat, Brian Tabel, assistant vice president of Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, walks through the company’s latest truck lineup, updated cab styling, advanced safety technology, and a range of vocational upfits designed for real-world fleet applications. The upcoming 2028 Isuzu N-Series gas truck introduces a redesigned cab with cross-flow styling, LED headlights, dual airbags, and ADAS safety systems, offering a preview of what’s ahead for medium-duty commercial trucks. The conversation also highlights several vocational applications and upfits, including: • The Isuzu NRR Diesel with updated cab styling • An Advantic upfit body built for commercial applications • A Thunder Creek mobile fuel truck on an Isuzu NPR-HD gas chassis • A Stellar Industries FTR hooklift truck for waste and refuse operations • A SavATree spray truck configured for landscaping and tree care fleets From fuel-and-lube service trucks to hooklifts and landscaping applications, this episode explores how Isuzu commercial trucks are designed for maneuverability, versatility, and fleet productivity across multiple industries. This episode of TruckChat is sponsored by and produced in partnership with Isuzu Commercial Truck of America. Learn more at https://www.isuzucv.com/en/index [https://www.isuzucv.com/en/index] Follow Work Truck: Work Truck ➡ https://www.worktruckonline.com/ [https://www.worktruckonline.com/] LinkedIn ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/work-truck/ [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/work-truck/] Facebook ➡ https://www.facebook.com/WorkTruck [https://www.facebook.com/WorkTruck]

Cummins X10 Engine is a Smarter, Right Sized Workhorse

What if you could get heavy-duty power without the size and weight penalty? In this video, we break down the new Cummins X10 engine, a 10.0L mid-bore workhorse designed to replace the L9 and X12, including horsepower, torque, PTO capability, and how it delivers serious performance in a more efficient, compact package. If you’re a fleet manager, operator, or vocational truck professional evaluating powertrain options for 2027 and beyond, the X10 is built for you, delivering future-ready performance today while maintaining the durability and dependability Cummins is known for. Hear directly from Cummins X10 Product Manager, Tara Johnson, on how the X10 blends heavy-duty strength with medium-duty efficiency, and what that means for payload, uptime, and total cost of ownership. Key specs and takeaways:• Up to 450 hp and 1,650 lb.-ft. torque (heavy-duty rating)• Up to 380 hp and 1,250 lb.-ft. torque (medium-duty rating)• PTO capability: 590 lb.-ft. continuous/664 lb.-ft. intermittent• Replaces both L9 and X12 platforms• Built on proven X15 architecture• Integrated digital features with Acumen® for predictive maintenance and OTA updates• Designed for improved power-to-weight ratio and increased payload potential This video was sponsored by Cummins  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCY1hwEOVMAZZmxG0JfJzz9Q]. Learn more about the Cummins X10: https://www.cummins.com/en-na/engines/products/x10Links and Resources: Work Truck ➡ https://www.worktruckonline.com/ [https://www.worktruckonline.com/]Work Truck on LinkedIn ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/work-truck/ [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/work-truck/]Work Truck on Facebook ➡ https://www.facebook.com/WorkTruck [https://www.facebook.com/WorkTruck]

Fleet Doesn’t Really Retire: It Rewires.

Retirement in fleet is kind of a funny thing. Officially, people leave. There’s a party, a plaque, the speeches, and the “you finally made it” comments. And then somehow… they’re back. Consulting. Advising. Showing up at conferences. Helping younger fleet professionals navigate problems they’ve already solved three times before. In this episode of The Chatty Chassis, Lauren Fletcher digs into why fleet doesn’t really do retirement the same way other industries do, and why so many professionals end up finding a second act instead of a clean break. Because in fleet, people don’t just work in the industry. They become part of it. Want more? Check us out at Truck Fleet News | Light and Medium Trucks, Vans, and SUVs | Work Truck Online [https://www.worktruckonline.com/]

Women Share What Real Support in Fleet Actually Looks Like | Shades of Fleet

Fleet is changing. But some things have not changed nearly fast enough. In this episode of Shades of Fleet, women from across the industry share what they are navigating, what meaningful support really looks like, the changes they are helping lead [https://www.worktruckonline.com/10199121/breaking-stereotypes-in-fleet], and what they hope the next generation experiences differently. The conversation digs into some real and necessary questions, including the old-school mindsets that still show up in fleet, the moments when women realized their voices mattered at work, and the kind of support that actually helps people grow and lead. It also explores the changes happening now, who helped open doors along the way, and what needs to happen next [https://www.worktruckonline.com/10241384/breaking-fleet-stereotypes-one-diesel-engine-at-a-time] to create more opportunity across the industry. Watch the episode and hear directly from women helping shape where fleet goes next. What part of the conversation resonated with you most? Then explore the first two Shades of Fleet conversations, New Voices in Fleet [https://www.worktruckonline.com/10254604/new-to-fleet-heres-what-nobody-tells-you-on-day-one-shades-of-fleet-new-voices] and Black Voices in Fleet [https://www.worktruckonline.com/10255796/black-voices-define-real-visibility-in-fleet-shades-of-fleet].

What It’s Really Like to Be a Technician | Shades of Fleet | Truck Chat

Technicians keep fleet moving. But the job isn’t always what people think.In this episode of Shades of Fleet, technicians from across the industry share what the work actually looks like. The good days, the tough ones, and everything in between. You’ll hear real perspectives on: * What makes a good day vs a tough day on the job * The mental and physical demands people don’t always see * Why technicians are more like investigators than “just mechanics” * How technology is changing the role in real time * What keeps them motivated, even on the hardest days This conversation is about the reality of the work. The pressure, the problem-solving, the pride, and the people behind it.Featuring voices from across fleet, including Trimble, Cox Fleet, Mike Albert Fleet Solutions, and Diesel Girl, along with technicians and leaders bringing different perspectives to the table. 👍 If this helped, hit like and subscribe for more episodes of TruckChat, including Shades of Fleet, featuring real conversations from across the fleet industry. 👉 Want more? Check us out at https://www.worktruckonline.com [https://www.worktruckonline.com]