Reduce Driver Turnover with a Driver-First Fleet Culture
Keeping great drivers on your team can feel like trying to hold water in your hands. Whether you’re managing a utility fleet, a service fleet, or any operation with vehicles on the road, the story is the same: drivers join, get frustrated, and jump ship....
Recruit and Retain Gen Z Drivers for Your Fleet
It’s no secret: the fleet workforce is aging fast, and the next generation isn’t exactly lining up to take the keys. Boomers are retiring. Gen X is stretched thin. Millennials are moving into leadership. And Gen Z? For a lot of fleets, they’re still a no-show. ...
AI Dash Cams vs Traditional: What’s Driving Safer Fleets
The roads are more dangerous than ever. Distracted driving remains a leading cause of crashes as insurance premiums keep climbing and false claims continue to drain resources and damage reputations. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 13%...
The Productivity Blueprint for Fleet Managers
Managing a fleet isn’t just about keeping things moving. It’s about knowing what’s working, what’s wasting time, and what’s costing you money. This blueprint breaks down the 10 high-impact plays used by the most productive fleet managers to stay ahead of the chaos. If...
How to Improve Fleet Safety with Scorecards
Fleet safety shouldn’t be a guessing game. But let’s face it—sometimes it is. Managers often rely on gut feelings, hope their policies are enough, and just try to avoid the next big accident. Fleet safety isn’t just about avoiding expenses. It’s about protecting...
3 Hidden BS Wastes Draining Your Fleet Budget
If you’re still blaming high fuel costs on market prices, we need to talk. While fuel prices play a role, they’re not the real problem. The real problem is what’s happening under your nose—inside your own operation. Unchecked idling. Fuel card abuse. Weekend...
Fleet Safety Culture Evaluation Checklist
You’ve got policies. You’ve got tech. But is safety really embedded in the day-to-day decisions of your drivers, managers, and leadership team? This in-depth self-evaluation gives you a clear view of where your safety culture stands, and where it needs work. It’s...
Fleet Maintenance Is Not a Cost Center — It’s Culture
What if we told you that maintenance isn’t just something your fleet does — it’s everything your fleet is? In Episode 65 of Straight Talk on Fleet, Erin Gilchrist sits down with Stefano Denari, Fleetio’s Fleet Ecosystem Strategist, for a raw, insightful look into...
3 Ways to Curb Summer Driving Habits Draining Your Fleet Budget
Picture This: It’s 93º out. Your driver just finished a service call and is sitting in the cab—A/C blasting, engine idling, sipping a soda, and scrolling through TikTok. Multiply that by 50 drivers. Then do it again tomorrow. And the next day. And the next. And the...
From Myths to Must-Haves: Real Fleet Talk from the NAFA Show Floor
What happens when you take five seasoned fleet pros, give them a mic, and drop them in the middle of NAFA I&E 2025? You get one of the most fast-paced, truth-packed episodes of Straight Talk on Fleet to date. In Episode 64, Erin Gilchrist goes live from the show...
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Calculation Guide
Know the Real Cost of Your Fleet There’s more to your fleet costs than fuel and maintenance. This guide gives you a step-by-step framework to uncover every dollar tied to your vehicles—acquisition, operation, downtime, admin costs, and beyond. If you’re budgeting on...