Fleet Maintenance grabs gold at global trade press awards

Competing against several B2B publications on the international stage, Fleet Maintenance won two gold medal awards—one each for design and editorial—at the 2024 Tabbies, the Trade Association Business Publications International (TABPI) announced. Submissions for the awards came from around the world, including the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

The Gold editorial award was for the March 2023 Editor’s Column, titled “A recovering workaholic’s guide to self-maintenance,” written by Editor-in-Chief John Hitch.

The April 2023 cover, designed by Art Director Erin Brown, won the gold for cover digital imagery.

Fleet Maintenance won four total awards, earning honorable mentions in the editorial How-to category for the October 2023 cover story “Game On: Gamifying the shop,” and another in design for opening spread for the April 2023 feature “Digging for the root cause.”

We are only as great as the sources who help us sort through all the commotion in the commercial vehicle and are always looking for fresh voices. If you are interested in being a guest columnist or subject matter expert for a future issue (that may or may not help us win more awards), reach out at [email protected].

And maybe there’s a great coworker or friend in the industry you think we should award for their tireless efforts. We’re extending nominations for our Overachiever Awards until Oct. 1, which you can enter here: 2024 Fleet Maintenance Overachiever Awards.

Winners will receive a profile in our December 2024 issue, along with a trophy and several hundred dollars in tools and swag. These include:

• Customized work apparel from WorkWear Outfitters
• Stubby Impact Wrench (3/8" or 1/2") from Milwaukee Tool 
• A Yeti cup and $50 Amazon gift card from Fleetio
• A Yeti Gear Case, Gerber Box Cutter, backpack and more from Fullbay