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SEARCHThe 2026 Disaster Response Guide is officially underway, and we’re now opening a Call for Insights and Experts. Call closes February 20!
If you have expertise to share, we’d love to hear from you. Submissions will help shape our 2026 coverage, and we’ll be reaching out to select experts once the call closes.
CREDIT: Bobit Business Media
If you work with vehicles in any capacity, you already know the truth: disasters don’t wait for your schedule.
Wildfires. Flooding. Hurricanes. Winter storms. Extreme heat. Tornadoes. Smoke conditions that shut down operations. Even widespread outages that take communication, fuel access, and supply chains offline.
Whether you’re managing a fleet, running a dealership, operating a small business with service vehicles, supporting public sector transportation, or keeping equipment and customers moving, disaster readiness has become part of the job.
That’s why the 2026 Disaster Response Guide is officially underway, and we’re now opening a Call for Insights and Experts. But don't wait - the call for insights closes February 20!
The Disaster Response Guide is an annual resource for fleet, trucking, transportation, public-sector, and vehicle-based business leaders who need real-world guidance on preparing, responding to, and recovering from disasters. It focuses on practical strategies, lessons learned, and tools that help teams stay operational and make smart decisions under pressure.
“This guide is built for the real-world grit of people who keep vehicles moving for work,” said Lauren Fletcher, VP of Content at Bobit Business Media. “It’s not just about having a plan. It’s about knowing what actually works when things go sideways, and sharing that knowledge so others can respond faster and recover stronger.”
We’re looking for insight from people across the vehicle ecosystem, including:
fleet and transportation leaders
dealerships and service teams
small businesses and contractors
OEMs, upfitters, and maintenance providers
utilities, infrastructure, public sector, and emergency response
insurance, risk, technology, and connectivity experts
You can contribute by:
participating as an expert interview source
writing an educational article or case study
sharing a quote or quick insight
providing data or research we can cite
We’re interested in insights and lessons learned related to:
emergency planning and preparedness
business continuity and operational resilience
vehicle staging, relocation, and asset protection
communication planning and backup systems
fuel and energy readiness
EV preparedness and charging continuity
safety and training for drivers and teams
insurance, risk mitigation, and recovery planning
technology, telematics, and data readiness
supply chain disruptions and maintenance planning
real-world disaster response experiences and takeaways
and other trends that YOU see happening
If you have expertise to share, we’d love to hear from you. Submissions will help shape our 2026 coverage, and we’ll be reaching out to select experts as we receive entries, which are due by February 20. All interviews or contributions are due by March 16 and will be available to our readers online around the end of March.
Submit your insights using our Call for Experts form here:
https://forms.office.com/r/nNFy0e7qZq
To explore the 2025 Disaster Response guide and downloadable resources, visit https://www.disasterresponseguide.com/.
Originally posted on Work Truck Online
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