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The Straight Talk on Fleet
by IntelliShift
The Straight Talk on Fleet is hosted by award-winning fleet leader Erin Gilchrist. On each episode, Erin will break down fleet management, cut through the noise and get to the real issues that safety and operations leaders struggle with every day.
Episodes
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Episode 66 | Modern Fleet Management with Josh Zolin: Culture, Transparency, and Change
In Episode 66, Erin sits down with Josh Zolin—CEO of Windy City Equipment, author, podcaster, and former technician turned modern blue-collar leader—for an unfiltered conversation on what it really takes to build a thriving team in today’s service-driven world. Together, they unpack what it means...
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Episode 65 | Flipping the Script on Fleet Maintenance with Fleetio’s Stafano Denari
In this episode of Straight Talk on Fleet, Erin sits down with Stefano Denari, Fleet Ecosystem Strategist at Fleetio, to talk about a topic every fleet leader wrestles with: maintenance. And not just oil changes and tire rotations—we’re talking about building a proactive, compliant, driver-first...
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Episode 64 | Fleet Pros Unfiltered: From the Floor at NAFA I&E
Straight from the floor of NAFA I&E in Long Beach, Episode 64 brings you rapid-fire insights from some of the most dynamic voices in fleet. In this special podcast shorts format, guests share unfiltered answers to speed-round questions like: What’s the biggest myth in fleet If you had unlimited...
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Episode 63 | Smarter Fueling Starts Now: No-Nonsense Talk for Fleet Pros
In this episode of Straight Talk on Fleet, Erin Gilchrist sits down with Phil Mirisola from Coast to dig into one of the biggest headaches in fleet management: fuel programs. They get real about the everyday struggles—fuel card fraud, driver compliance, wasted time managing physical cards, and...
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Episode 62 | Celebrating Women’s History Month with Inspiring Women in Fleet!
Celebrate Women's History Month with our powerhouse panel of women in fleet! Join us as we dive into inspiring career journeys, from breaking into the industry to building a legacy. Our guests share their experiences, offer invaluable advice on work-life balance and overcoming imposter syndrome,...
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Episode 61 | Fleet Metrics Unplugged: The KPI Conversation for Modern Managers
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 into key metrics and KPIs that all fleet operations and safety leaders should consider and socialize within their organizations. The overarching theme...
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Episode 60 | The Road Ahead: Using Inspections to Drive Fleet Success This Year
Kicking off a new year sometimes means we need to get back to the fundamentals. We often make resolutions about how we’re going to improve our health and change our lifestyle to be more sustainable. Running a fleet is no different! Fleet, safety, and operations leaders have analyzed results,...
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Episode 59 | Organizational Safety Culture, A Chat with Brian Fielkow
In the 59th episode of The Straight Talk on Fleet, Erin chats with Brian Fielkow, Executive Vice President of Risk Resources at Acrisure and a powerhouse in safety leadership. Author of Leading People Safely: How to Win on the Business Battlefield, Brian’s not your typical safety strategist—he’s...
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Episode 57 | The Special Sauce: A Conversation with Thurman Register
In this 57th episode of The Straight Talk on Fleet, Erin interviews industry expert and change management guru Thurman Register. Thurman has been in the fleet industry for over 30 years and currently serves as Senior Manager, Fleet for Ferguson Enterprises. Ferguson is the largest value-added...
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Episode 56 | Fleet Management in Construction with Erin Gilchrist on the Cashflow Contractor Podcast
In this episode, we share Erin's recent appearance on The Cash Flow Contractor Podcast, where she joins hosts Khalil Benalioulhaj and Martin Holland for a deep dive into fleet management. With over 21 years of experience, Erin shares practical, data-driven insights for businesses of all…
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Episode 55 | Insights into Fleet Management with Ernie Garcia
In this 55th episode of The Straight Talk on Fleet podcast, Erin interviews Ernie Garcia. Ernie serves as Director of Fleet Management and Business Systems at Gothic Landscape. Gothic Landscape is a family owned and operated landscaping company operating in California, Arizona, and Nevada,...
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Episode 54 | The Evolution and Future of Fleet Management with Mike Antich
In this 54th episode of The Straight Talk on Fleet, Erin interviews Fleet Industry legend Mike Antich. Mike was the long-time editor in chief at Bobit Business Media, serving the fleet industry for over 38 years. Mike is also a Fleet Hall of Fame Inductee, member of Global Fleet Hall of Fame,...
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Ep 53 | Artificial Intelligence and Its Role in Fleet Management with Ken Jack
In this 53rd episode of The Straight Talk on Fleet, Erin interviews industry expert and former fleet executive Ken Jack. Ken has been in the transportation and fleet industry for over 20 years and is owner and founder of KenetIQ, a fleet and sustainable mobility management consulting firm. This...
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Ep 52 | Fleet Manager of the Year Finalist, Ted Chan of Schindler Elevator
In this 52nd episode of The Straight Talk on Fleet, Erin interviews industry expert and Fleet Manager of the Year Finalist, Ted Chan. Ted serves as the Corporate Fleet & Travel Manager at Schindler Elevator Corporation. Schindler is a leading global elevator and escalator provider that supports...
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Ep 51 | Route Optimization Strategies for Today’s Fleets
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. They discuss everything from the...
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Ep 50 | Building Community with the Straight Talk on Fleet Podcast
On this short but sweet episode of Straight Talk on Fleet podcast, Erin celebrates 50 episodes and 11,000 followers on LinkedIn! Why is this important? Well, the Straight Talk on Fleet podcast aims at building a community of industry professionals! It’s a destination for thought leadership, best...
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EP49 | Uncensored Tips from the Trenches, Live from NAFA I&E 2024
In this 49th episode of The Straight Talk on Fleet podcast, Erin interviewed 5 seasoned fleet professionals from the NAFA booth at NAFA I&E 2024. NAFA I&E is one of the industry’s top learning and networking events. Each fleet manager shared who they are, what they do, what they are working on…
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Digital Vehicle and Tire Inspection Solutions for Commercial Fleet Efficiency
Host Marc Babin of The Auto Tech Show Podcast interviews Erin on his podcast hosted by Anyline. In this 47th episode of Straight Talk on Fleet Podcast, we repurpose a great conversation hosted by Anyline’s Marc Babin, host of Auto Tech Show Podcast. Embark on a transformative journey in…
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EP46 | Erin Chats on All-Things Fleet Management and Supply Chain on the Speaking of Supply Chain Podcast
It takes a lot of moving parts and careful maintenance for a vehicle to effectively run—and it takes as many moving parts and as much maintenance for a company to effectively manage a fleet of vehicles.
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Ep 41 | Erin with Bill Schankel on Unlocking Your Fleet Career Potential with Association Membership
Erin switches it up in Episode 41 of Straight Talk on Fleet Podcast to talk about how association membership and involvement can boost career success. Research shows that active participation in professional associations offers a range of benefits that can positively influence career development...
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EP39 | Interview Fleet Manager of the Year Finalist, Sharon Etherington of Roche
In this 39th episode of The Straight Talk on Fleet, Erin interviews industry expert and Fleet Manager of the Year Finalist, Sharon Etherington. Sharon is Sr. Manager, Regional Administrative Services at Roche. In her role, she manages travel, fleet, and credit card services for the US and Canada....
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Ep38 | Route Optimizations Impacts on Successful Fleet Management
In this 38th episode of the Straight Talk on Fleet podcast, Erin hosts Matt Vesey, Director of Professional Services at Wise Systems. Wise Systems, a partner to IntelliShift, is an Autonomous Dispatching and Routing solution that empowers operations teams and drivers to improve fleet efficiency…
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Ep 37 | ROI Analyses; A Valuable Tool in Project Management and Measuring Ongoing Success
In this new episode of the Straight Talk on Fleet podcast, Erin breaks down the what, why and how of using ROI analyses to improve project management and ongoing success measurement. She talks about the key components of a fleet safety technology ROI analysis and how the tool can and should be…
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Ep36 | Exploring and Solving Payment Solutions Issues for Fleets
In this 36th episode of the Straight Talk on Fleet podcast, Erin hosts a guest, Matt Glaser who is the VP of Product Management at Car IQ. Car IQ is a partner in IntelliShift’s partner network. At Car IQ, they have created a payment solution developed specifically for vehicles and fleets. Their...
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Ep35 | Celebrating 35 Episodes and How Far We’ve Come
In this 35th episode of the Straight Talk on Fleet podcast, Erin celebrates how far she’s come in being a new podcaster and influencer in the fleet and safety industry! She shares the mission and pillars of the podcast, recaps some of the hot topics covered so far, and the three themes that tie…
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Ep 34 | Interviewiew with a Recovering Distracted Driver
Join Erin for the 34th episode of Straight Talk on Fleet. In this special episode, Erin hosts Steve Kiefer, Founder and President of The Kiefer Foundation, founded in honor of the legacy of Mitchel Kiefer, Steve’s son. Mitchel lost his life in a distracted driving crash on September 19, 2016.…
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Ep 33 | 3 Mistakes Fleet Leaders Make That Could Increase Distracted Driving
As a fleet leader, a top concern is fighting distracted driving. You have all the right things in place, but it’s still an issue. You’re not alone. National numbers of distracted driving-related events are still rising despite the laws, technology, and campaigns. What is it we’re not seeing? What...
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Ep 32 | Let’s Tackle Distracted Driving with Shelley Forney
Join Erin for the 32nd episode of Straight Talk on Fleet. In this special episode, Erin hosts Shelley Forney. Shelley is a Motivational Distracted Driving Awareness Safety Speaker who lost her 9-year-old daughter Erica to a distracted driving crash. In this episode, Shelley and Erin will talk…
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Ep 31. Live Podcast | Are Your KPIs on Track with Kimberly Fisher
Join Erin for the recorded version of her latest Straight Talk Live podcast episode! She interviews Kimberly Fisher, a longtime friend and fleet industry expert and recent finalist for AFLA’s Fleet Manager of the Year Award. Kimberly will share her journey in fleet management and provide insights...
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Ep30 | Erin Talks Fleet Safety with Fleet Safety Geeks at NAFA I & E 2023
In this podcast short, Erin records live from the NAFA I & E in Baltimore as a guest on the Fleet Safety Geeks podcast. Erin gives a short keynote on all-things fleet safety. You can expect to hear about the critical aspects of a successful fleet safety program to include tools, technology,...
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Ep29 | From Rookie to Pro: 3 Tips to be an Innovative and Solution-Oriented Fleet Leader with David Hayward, Fleet Manager from ABM Industries
In this 29th episode of The Straight Talk on Fleet podcast, Erin interviewed her long-time friend and fleet industry colleague David Hayward, live from the Wheels, Inc. coffee lounge at the 2023 NAFA I&E in Baltimore. NAFA I&E is one of the industry’s top learning and networking events. David is...
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Ep28 | Live from NAFA with Wheels, Inc.’s Laura Jozwiak
In this 28th episode of The Straight Talk on Fleet podcast, Erin interviewed her long-time friend and fleet industry colleague Laura Jozwiak, live from the Wheels, Inc. coffee lounge at the 2023 NAFA I&E in Baltimore. NAFA I&E is one of the industry’s top learning and networking events. Laura is...
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Ep27 | Straight Talk on Maintenance: Futureproof Your Fleet
In this episode of The Straight Talk on Fleet, Erin hosted Straight Talk Live with an audience of fleet professionals coming together on the topic of fleet maintenance. In this recording from the live podcast, Erin shares the present and future states of fleet maintenance. With her extensive...
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Episode 26 Interview with Mike Camnetar at Work Truck Week 2023
In this episode of The Straight Talk on Fleet, Erin comes to you from NTEA’s Work Truck Week 2023 in Indianapolis, one of the industry’s largest fleet expos. The interview takes place in Knapheide’s booth on the show floor where they were celebrating 175 years in business. Congratulations and…
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Episode 25: Customer Experience, My Vision of a Successful Partnership
Customer experience or “CX” as we like to call it these days, is crucial to successful relationships and partnerships in business. Statistics show that 70 percent of customers say they have made purchase decisions based on the quality of the customer experience. In this 25th episode of The…
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Episode 24 Live Podcast Event | Simplify Fleet Management with Consolidated Data
No matter what your current tech stack is, pairing and surfacing the right data is essential to improving operational efficiency. In this recording from her live podcast episode of The Straight Talk on Fleet, Erin sheds light on why fleet/operations/safety leaders need to consolidate safety,...
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Episode 23: The Fleet Community Pays it Forward; An Interview with Ryan Wilkins of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio
In this episode of The Straight Talk on Fleet, Erin hosts esteemed guest Ryan Wilkins, CMO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio and the Founder and Manager of RMHC’s National Vehicle Donation Program. Ryan is a longtime colleague and friend who inspires Erin to be a better human!…
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Episode 22 Live Podcast | A Conversation on Building a Culture of Safety
Join the conversation and bring your best practices around safety culture. Changing hearts and minds around safety in organizations can be complicated and building a culture of safety can be even harder because it means something different. It means that safety is part of the very fiber of being...
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EP21 Interview with IntelliShift Customer Tommy Parker of Fox Electric
On today’s episode of The Straight Talk on Fleet podcast, Erin interviews IntelliShift customer Tommy Parker. Tommy is the operations manager and a charismatic people leader at Fox Electric out of Arlington, Texas. Fox Electric was established in 1960 and has built a solid reputation for...
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The 12 Days of Christmas with The Straight Talk on Fleet
Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Also, connect with Erin on LinkedIn. You’ll join a community of like-minded fleet leaders, have a voice in the conversation, and be part of an industry-leading initiative to elevate the role of fleet operations and break down the...
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Ep 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 career at the NYPD. The Support Services...
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Ep 19 | Controlling the Uncontrollable: Mitigate the pain of market conditions with a sound approach
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 to control the uncontrollable. She digs into sound methods by which to mitigate the…
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Ep 17 | Interview with AFLA’s 2022 Fleet Manager of the Year, Jonathan Kamanns
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 and Safety for Boehringer Ingelheim, a leading research-driven global pharmaceutical company that...
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Ep 16 | Interview: Fleet Manager deep dive with Danielle Wyres of Titan Solar Power
In episode 16 we have a wonderful guest Danielle Wyres, Director of Fleet and Logistics at Titan Solar Power out of Mesa, Arizona. Titan Solar Power is a people-forward organization with a healthy culture. They specialize in residential rooftop solar solutions and handle all aspects of their…
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Ep 15 | Eliminate swivel chair management with fleet analytics
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 intelligence platform. The main 3 tiebacks or themes that really resonate within each episode is; having a well-developed and adopted safety program...
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Ep 14 | Fleet Management Metrics, KPIs all Fleet Managers Should be Tracking
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 into key metrics and KPIs that all fleet operations and safety leaders should consider and socialize within their organizations. The overarching theme...
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The Straight Talk on Fleet is hosted by award-winning fleet leader Erin Gilchrist. On each episode, Erin will break down fleet management, cut through the noise and get to the real issues that safety and operations leaders struggle with every day.
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