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4 Fuel Management Obstacles Fleets Must Avoid in 2023

4 Fuel Management Obstacles Fleets Must Avoid in 2023

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...

How to Improve Fleet Safety with Scorecards

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

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 Maintenance Is Not a Cost Center — It’s Culture

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

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

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

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Calculation Guide

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Proactively Lower Fleet Maintenance and Repair Costs

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,...

Smarter Fueling Starts Now: No-Nonsense Talk for Fleet Pros

Smarter Fueling Starts Now: No-Nonsense Talk for Fleet Pros

In episode 63 of Straight Talk on Fleet, host Erin Gilchrist is joined by Phil Mirisola from Coast Pay to dive into the persistent challenges surrounding fuel management and fleet payment solutions. This episode highlights practical strategies fleet managers can...

How to Pass a DOT Audit Like a Pro (Because You Are One)

How to Pass a DOT Audit Like a Pro (Because You Are One)

DOT audits have a reputation: stress-inducing, heavy paperwork, and full of landmines. But here’s the truth nobody tells you — they’re only terrifying if you’re not ready.  When your fleet is buttoned up, running tight operations, and tracking the right data, an audit...

Stay Compliant with IntelliShift: ELD Solutions for Fleets of Any Size

Stay Compliant with IntelliShift: ELD Solutions for Fleets of Any Size

Staying compliant is essential, but it doesn’t have to be a hassle. This guide on fleet compliance will show you how to turn ELD compliance into an effortless part of your daily operations. We’ll breaks down everything you need to know about ELD requirements, common...

Celebrating Women’s History Month with Inspiring Women in Fleet!

Celebrating Women’s History Month with Inspiring Women in Fleet!

In a recent episode of the Straight Talk on Fleet podcast, Erin Gilchrist, industry veteran, led an inspiring discussion for Women’s History Month. The episode featured a powerhouse panel of women in fleet who shared their journeys, challenges, and the lessons they’ve...