Learn how the top 3 challenges for construction fleet leaders will impact your operation. Construction is a complicated world, and the fallout from the pandemic has taken that to a new level. To set your construction operation up for success in 2023, you need to...

Special Episode: The 12 Days of Christmas with The Straight Talk on Fleet
Expect a year in review from the Straight talk on Fleet podcast host Erin Gilchrist. Starting Christmas day and the 11 days following, Erin will share her favorite podcast topics and clips from some of her first 20 episodes. She’ll start by sharing the 3 main...
Episode 20: Interview with Bob Martinez of the NYPD: Adapting According to Bob
In episode 20 of The Straight Talk on Fleet, we have the privilege of hosting industry expert Bob Martinez, Deputy Chief of the Support Services Bureau of the NYPD. He started out in 1986 as an auto mechanic and has held several positions over his 36+ year...
A Powerful New Look for the New Year
IntelliShift New UI, 2023 Vision Date: Wednesday, January 11th Time: 2 pm EST, 11 am PST IntelliShift is kicking off 2023 in style! We’re introducing a new user interface that will make powerful fleet intelligence even simpler to use. Join us for a preview of your new...
Episode 19: Controlling the Uncontrollable: Mitigate the pain of market conditions with a sound approach
How to navigate a tricky supply chain and market Our macro-economic conditions are an opportunity to reassess our people, processes, and technology to mitigate the pain. In this episode of The Straight Talk on Fleet Podcast, we broadcast Erin’s webinar on how...
Automotive Fleet webinar: Controlling the Uncontrollable
Join us as veteran fleet leader and former Fleet Manager of the Year, Erin Gilchrist, brings her 15+ years of experience to this live event to discuss the impact of the challenges fleet operations and safety leaders are facing, sharing that while they are nothing new,...
Interview: AFLA’s 2022 Fleet Manager of the Year, Jonathan Kamanns
Knowledge from the Fleet Manager of the Year to your headphones. In episode 17 of The Straight Talk on Fleet, we have the privilege of hosting award-wining and experienced corporate fleet professional Jonathan Kamanns. Jonathan is the Associate Director, Fleet...
Interview: Fleet Manager deep dive with Danielle Wyres of Titan Solar Power
How Danielle Wyers deals with supply chain issues, work-life balance and more. Learn from one of the hardest working women in operations. In episode 16 we have a wonderful guest Danielle Wyres, Director of Fleet and Logistics at Titan Solar Power out of Mesa,...
Episode 15: Eliminate swivel chair management with fleet analytics
Learn the value of having all your fleet data in one place. Connecting your fleet data leads to a ton of value. In today’s podcast, Erin brings it full circle, digging into data stewardship by way of a single connected, integrated, powerful, easy-to-use fleet...
Episode 14: Fleet Management Metrics, KPIs all Fleet Managers Should be Tracking
The fleet management metrics everyone needs to track: Fleet management KPIs that your operation can rally around Keeping our finger on the pulse of safe and efficient fleet operations takes a village. In this episode of The Straight Talk on Fleet, Erin digs...
Episode 13: Fuel Management Strategies in Volatile Times and For All Times
The best strategies for fleet fuel management: Fuel management solutions for expensive times. At this stage of the game, fleets still allow fuel prices to dictate how focused they are on their fuel, and sustainability efforts are behind the times. It always has...
IntelliShift Expands All-In-One Platform Capabilities with the Launch of Fleet Maintenance
IntelliShift Fleet Maintenance automates issue capture from all sources, streamlines task management, and aggregates data for modern fleet health and sustainability programs. COMMACK, N.Y., September 29, 2022 – IntelliShift, the leading connected fleet intelligence...
Episode 12: The first steps in developing a Fleet Safety Policy with the Fleet Safety Geeks
Listen to the podcast: Erin joins the Fleet Safety Geeks. Developing a fleet safety policy is a critical process and an integral part of managing a safe and efficient fleet. In this first of a three-part series on this topic, our own Erin Gilchrist appears as a...
Episode 11: Replacing Technology and Technology Providers, an Arduous but Critical Strategy
Listen to the podcast: Change doesn't have to be hard. In today’s marketplace, there are many options for fleet and vehicle technology. Often providers in this space fail to provide a fully integrated and connected solution for their clients, leaving fleet...
Episode 10: Building a Culture of Safety; Changing Hearts & Minds on Safety and People Leadership
Listen to the podcast: Safety starts with the manager. Changing hearts and minds around safety in organizations can be difficult. Building a culture of safety can be even harder because it means something different. It means that safety is part of the very...
Episode 9: Control the Uncontrollable with AI Video Dash Cameras
Listen to the podcast: Drivers face the most dangerous roads since the 40's. In today’s environment of distractions and instant gratification, there’s an even greater need for technology in fleet vehicles that can protect drivers, fleet leaders and...