2016 Editorial Calendar
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Staying on top of
regulations
Pros and cons of
leasing on
Brakes: Next generation
Affordable ELDs
Smarter parking
Apps for truckers
Finding a profitable
niche
New models for 2016
To shift or not to shift?
Saving fuel/GHG Tires
American Trucker of
the Year
New lubes, older
trucks?
New tech for staying
in touch
Who wants a self-driving
truck?
Severe-duty
maintenance
The truth about oil
additives
Downsizing your diesel
Driver pay
Working with shippers
Fighting Fatigue
Protect yourself against
cargo theft
Managing wireless costs
Trucks and pop culture
All the comforts of home
Focus On...
Seats
Fifth Wheels
Refrigeration
Headlight Systems
Trailer Aerodynamics
Air/Coolant Filters
Brake Shoes & Pads
Inflation Monitoring
Wheels
HD Electricals
Batteries
Oil Filters
Trucks at Work
Tank
Leasing
Waste Hauling
Municipal
Refrigerated
Field Service
P&D
Wholesale Delivery
Intermodal
Construction
Auto Hauling
Platform
Tire Rack
Tire Rack
Tire Rack
Tire Rack
Tire Rack
Tire Rack
Tire Rack
Tire Rack
Tire Rack
Tire Rack
Tire Rack
Tire Rack
Business of trucking
Business of trucking
Business of trucking
Business of trucking
Business of trucking
Business of trucking
Business of trucking
Business of trucking
Business of trucking
Business of trucking
Business of trucking
Business of trucking
Shop talk
Shop talk
Shop talk
Shop talk
Shop talk
Shop talk
Shop talk
Shop talk
Shop talk
Shop talk
Shop talk
Shop talk
Readers Rigs
Readers Rigs
Readers Rigs
Readers Rigs
Readers Rigs
Readers Rigs
Readers Rigs
Readers Rigs
Readers Rigs
Readers Rigs
Readers Rigs
Readers Rigs
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Technology &
Maintenance Council
Truckload Carriers
Assocation
National Private Truck
Council
NTEA/The Work Truck
Show
Mid American Trucking
Show
Alternative Clean
Transportation Expo
Great American
Trucking Show
American Trucking
Association Conference
American Trucking
Association Conference
Used Truck Association
Conference
Space and Materials
due: 7/1/2016
Space and Materials
due: 8/1/2016
Space and Materials
due: 9/1/2016
Space and Materials
due: 10/3/2016
Features
Monthly
Features
Bonus
Distribution
Heavy Duty Aftermarket
Week
Advertising
Measurement Study
Marketing Services
Closing Dates
Waste Expo
Space and Materials
due: 12/1/2015
Space and Materials
due: 1/1/2016
Meet the Editors:
The American Trucker
editorial staff consists
of the most respected
journalists in the field.
Space and Materials
due: 2/1/2016
Space and Materials
due: 3/1/2016
Space and Materials
due: 4/1/2016
KEVIN JONES
Editor
A veteran, award-winning newspaper editor and political writer,
Jones found his journalistic passion when he began covering
trucking and transportation in 2006. He loves the day-to-day
details of the business, along with the big-picture policy and
economic issues.
JIM MELE
Editor-in-Chief
Nationally recognized journalist, author and editor, joined Fleet
Owner in 1986 with over a dozen years’ experience covering
transportation as a newspaper reporter and magazine staff
writer. Winner of multiple Jesse H. Neal and ASBPE Awards for
editorial excellence.
Contributing Editors:
Space and Materials
due: 5/2/2016
Space and Materials
due: 6/1/2016
BRIAN STRAIGHT
Managing Editor
Joined Fleet Owner in May 2008 after spending nearly 14 years
as sports editor and then managing editor of several daily
newspapers. He and his staff won more than two dozen major
writing and editing awards. Responsible for editing, editorial
production functions and deadlines.
SEAN KILCARR
Editor-at-Large
A feature writer and columnist, Kilcarr has been a trucking
journalist for over 20 years. Specializes in light- and medium-duty
truck operations and logistics. Winner of multiple Jesse H. Neal and
ASBPE Awards for editorial excellence.
TIM BRADY • BRUCE SAUER • RICK WEBER • CHARLES WILSON
Space and Materials
due: 11/1/2016
KEVIN ROHLWING
With over 25 years experience in truck-tire technology,
maintenance and marketing, authors monthly column on
tire-related topics.
WENDY LEAVITT
A trucking industry professional with extensive experience in writing,
marketing and public relations, both as a member of the press and
with a major truck OEM. Joined Fleet Owner in 1998. Winner of Jesse
H. Neal and ASBPE Awards.