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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...

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, VP of Fleet Evangelism at IntelliShift, is joined by Phil Mirisola from Coast Pay to dive into the persistent challenges surrounding fuel management and fleet payment solutions. This episode highlights...

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 and VP of Fleet Evangelism at IntelliShift, led an inspiring discussion for Women’s History Month. The episode featured a powerhouse panel of women in fleet who shared their...

How to Improve Fleet Safety in High-Traffic Urban Areas

How to Improve Fleet Safety in High-Traffic Urban Areas

Navigating a high-traffic city presents several unique challenges for fleet safety. Tight streets, congestion, unpredictable pedestrians, and aggressive drivers substantially increase the risk of accidents. Therefore, fleet managers must adopt proactive accident...

Fleet Safety Culture: 7 Proven Strategies to Build a Safer Fleet

Fleet Safety Culture: 7 Proven Strategies to Build a Safer Fleet

While exact numbers are debated, many experts agree that a large portion of fleet accidents are tied to human error. What if you could reduce that risk while improving company culture?  Imagine a fleet where every driver is proactive about safety—reducing accidents,...

Boost Your Fleet Operations with These 6 KPIs

Boost Your Fleet Operations with These 6 KPIs

Fleet management is a complex task, but focusing on key performance indicators (KPIs) can streamline operations. In a recent episode of the Straight Talk on Fleet podcast, industry veteran Erin Gilchrist shared a practical framework for measuring fleet success. Her...

IntelliShift Appoints Greg Mattes as Chief Product & Technology Officer

IntelliShift Appoints Greg Mattes as Chief Product & Technology Officer

COMMACK, NY – Feb. 11, 2025—IntelliShift, the connected fleet intelligence platform for safety and operations teams, today announced the appointment of Greg Mattes, former IntelliShift SVP of Product, as its new Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO). “Over the...

How to Use Telematics to Improve Driver Behavior and Fleet Safety

How to Use Telematics to Improve Driver Behavior and Fleet Safety

Fleet safety has evolved far beyond seatbelt reminders and defensive driving classes. Today, telematics—a combination of telecommunications and informatics—provides real-time data on vehicle health, driver habits, and operational efficiency. But it’s not just about...

7 Ways to Reduce Fleet Accidents in the Permian Basin

7 Ways to Reduce Fleet Accidents in the Permian Basin

The Permian Basin, one of the nation’s most vital oil-producing regions, has seen a surge in activity over the years. Unfortunately, this boom comes with a cost: its fatal crash rate is nearly twice as high as the rest of Texas. Oilfield fleet accidents often have...

A Practical Guide to Fleet Safety with IntelliShift

A Practical Guide to Fleet Safety with IntelliShift

Keeping your fleet safe isn’t just a priority—it’s a necessity. But tackling accidents and driver accountability can feel like a constant uphill battle. That’s where the Practical Guide to Fleet Safety with IntelliShift comes in. Packed with straightforward steps and...

The Road Ahead: Using Inspections to Drive Fleet Success This Year

The Road Ahead: Using Inspections to Drive Fleet Success This Year

Vehicle inspections are a must-have to keep operations safe, efficient, and on track. As Erin Gilchrist, VP of Fleet Evangelism at IntelliShift, puts it in her latest podcast episode of Straight Talk on Fleet, inspections are about more than just checking...

IntelliShift Wins “Fleet Management Innovation of the Year” Award

IntelliShift Wins “Fleet Management Innovation of the Year” Award

Earning its second consecutive IoT Breakthrough Award win, IntelliShift continues to solidify its position as a leader in the IoT technology industry. COMMACK, N.Y.— Jan. 8, 2025 — IntelliShift, the next-gen fleet intelligence platform for safety and operations teams,...

Organizational Safety Culture, A Chat with Brian Fielkow

Organizational Safety Culture, A Chat with Brian Fielkow

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...

Throwback Podcast! Analytics’ Role in Predictive Maintenance Success

Throwback Podcast! Analytics’ Role in Predictive Maintenance Success

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...