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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? Donโ€™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...

7 Ways to Build a Robust Fleet Safety Culture

7 Ways to Build a Robust Fleet Safety Culture

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 safetyโ€”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 โ€“ Feb. 11, 2025โ€”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). โ€œOver 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, telematicsโ€”a combination of telecommunications and informaticsโ€”provides real-time data on vehicle health, driver habits, and operational efficiency. But itโ€™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 nationโ€™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 isnโ€™t just a priorityโ€”itโ€™s a necessity. But tackling accidents and driver accountability can feel like a constant uphill battle. Thatโ€™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...

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...

Fuel Optimization Checklist for Fleet Managers

Fuel Optimization Checklist for Fleet Managers

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 useโ€”from fine-tuning...

The Special Sauce: A Conversation with Thurman Register

The Special Sauce: A Conversation with Thurman Register

In this weekโ€™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...

Fleet Management in Construction with Erin Gilchrist

Fleet Management in Construction with Erin Gilchrist

In this weekโ€™s episode of Straight Talk on Fleet, weโ€™re bringing you something specialโ€”a repost of Erin Gilchrist, our very own VP of Fleet Evangelism, from her guest appearance on The Cashflow Contractor Podcast. Erinโ€™s 21 years of fleet management experience shine...

Insights into Fleet Management with Ernie Garcia

Insights into Fleet Management with Ernie Garcia

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 isnโ€™t smallโ€”they employ over 2,300 landscape...

3 Proven Ways to Cut Service Fleet Costs with Telematics Technology

3 Proven Ways to Cut Service Fleet Costs with Telematics Technology

Managing a fleet for your service company isnโ€™t just about keeping vehicles on the roadโ€”itโ€™s about making sure theyโ€™re on the right road, operating safely, efficiently, and without sending your costs through the roof.  Telematics technology combines vehicle and driver...

5 Effective Ways to Cut Costs for Your Service Fleet

5 Effective Ways to Cut Costs for Your Service Fleet

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...