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...
The IntelliShift Guide to Calculating Fleet TCO
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...
Proactively Lower Fleet Maintenance and Repair Costs
Nothing hurts quite like unexpected maintenance costs, especially when they can be up to three to nine times higher than scheduled servicing. For example, ignoring a worn-out brake pad replacement, which typically costs around $150, could result in rotor damage,...
The Cost of Disconnected Fleet Operations — And Why Unifying Them Is Non-Negotiable
Running a fleet has always been complex. Fleet managers juggle driver safety, fuel management, vehicle maintenance, compliance, and more—often across multiple disconnected systems. But as fleets grow and technology advances, fragmented operations become more than just...