Fuel costs on the rise? Don’t let it drain your profits! Our expert guide uncovers the top causes of increasing fuel costs and provides actionable solutions to tackle them head-on. From identifying and addressing inefficient routes to implementing telematics and other...
This week on Straight Talk on Fleet, Erin Gilchrist is joined by Brian Fielkow, Executive Vice President of Risk Resources at Acrisure and author of Leading People Safely: How to Win on the Business Battlefield. Together, they explore the impact a strong safety...
This week on Straight Talk on Fleet, Erin Gilchrist, IntelliShift’s VP of Fleet Evangelism revisits an episode that dives deep into a challenge every fleet manager knows well—maintenance. This episode remains as relevant as ever as Erin offers her unique perspective...
Fuel costs can be a real budget buster for fleet managers, but with the right strategies, you can take control and cut down on waste. The Fuel Optimization Checklist for Fleet Managers is packed with practical steps to help you streamline fuel use—from fine-tuning...
In this week’s episode of Straight Talk on Fleet, Erin Gilchrist, VP of Fleet Evangelism at IntelliShift, dives deep into a conversation with Thurman Register, Senior Manager of Fleet at Ferguson Enterprises. With over 30 years in the fleet industry, Thurman shares...
In this week’s episode of Straight Talk on Fleet, we’re bringing you something special—a repost of Erin Gilchrist, our very own VP of Fleet Evangelism, from her guest appearance on The Cashflow Contractor Podcast. Erin’s 21 years of fleet management experience shine...
In this week's episode of Straight Talk on Fleet, Erin Gilchrist, VP of Fleet Evangelism at IntelliShift, sits down with Ernie Garcia, Director of Fleet Management and Business Systems at Gothic Landscape. Gothic isn’t small—they employ over 2,300 landscape...
Managing a fleet for your service company isn’t just about keeping vehicles on the road—it’s about making sure they’re on the right road, operating safely, efficiently, and without sending your costs through the roof. Telematics technology combines vehicle and driver...
Running a fleet for a service company comes with some major challenges, particularly when managing costs across various job sites and customer locations. Whether you're overseeing a handful of vehicles or a large fleet, reducing fleet costs and boosting efficiency is...
In this week's episode of Straight Talk on Fleet, Erin Gilchrist, VP of Fleet at IntelliShift, has a conversation with Mike Antich, long-time editor-in-chief at Bobit Business Media, a Fleet Hall of Fame Inductee, member of Global Fleet Hall of Fame, Remarketing...
Managing Hours of Service (HOS) is about more than just compliance and meeting regulations. It’s about making sure your fleet operates smoothly, efficiently, and safely. That’s why IntelliShift is upgrading our legacy HOS feature in favor of HOS with In The Field (HOS...
In the latest episode of Straight Talk on Fleet, Erin Gilchrist Rugg, our VP of Fleet Evangelism, goes deep into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with industry veteran Ken Jack. With over 30 years of experience in the transportation and fleet industry,...
In the latest episode of Straight Talk on Fleet, Erin Gilchrist welcomes Ted Chan, Corporate Fleet and Travel Manager at Schindler Elevator, to discuss the evolving role of fleet managers and the challenges they face. Chan, a finalist for this year’s Fleet Manager of...
Managing a fleet involves far more than just keeping vehicles operational—it requires making strategic, data-driven decisions that improve safety, save time, reduce costs, and conserve resources. IntelliShift recognizes these challenges, which is why we’ve developed...
In the latest episode of Straight Talk on Fleet, Erin Gilchrist Rugg welcomes Wise Systems’ Vice President of Global Partnerships, Erin Blair, to discuss the value of combining route optimization and fleet management technology into one super-charged platform. ...
In this episode, Erin celebrates 50 episodes and 11,000 followers on LinkedIn! The Straight Talk on Fleet podcast aims at building a community of industry professionals. It’s a destination for thought leadership, best practice sharing, vetting out challenges, and...
In this episode, Erin Gilchrist Rugg, VP of Fleet Evangelism at IntelliShift, speaks with Foster Brusca of Pest Posse TV. This conversation was recorded for a pest management audience but facts are facts and this conversation is good for all fleet types! They...
