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Automotive Fleet — 175 episodes

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John Poindexter Talks Product Launches, Growth Strategy for 2026

2

Reducing Risk by Eliminating Phone Use Behind the Wheel

3

What’s Next for Truck Demand in an Uncertain Market?

4

Matt Dyer Says Fleet Is Now a Revenue Driver — What Does That Mean for 2026?

5

What’s Really Happening in Fleet Supply Right Now | Merchants Fleet Interview

6

From Marine Corps Motor Pool to Managing 460 Fleet Vehicles

7

Do Fleets Need More Than a Front-Facing Camera?

8

Bob Adamsky on Fuel Volatility: “Don’t Panic — Have a Plan"

9

Can AI Really Make Fleet Drivers Safer?

10

Driving Performance Across Trades Fleets:  Upfit Standardization Strategies and Best Practices

11

How 5-Second Telematics Data Is Changing Fleet Safety

12

Rob Minton Shares His “Aha” Moments from Geotab Connect 2026

13

CES 2026 Up Close: Autonomy, Robots, & the Line Between Hype and Reality

14

Auto Driveaway’s Rodney Ruth: How Tech is Transforming & Disrupting Vehicle Logistics

15

Ted Cannis on the Fleet Shakeout Ahead

16

Dean Norris Takes the Fleet Challenge

17

Stop Fraud in Its Tracks: How AI Can Save You Millions

18

ZM Trucks CEO on Building a U.S. Commercial EV Brand

19

Will 2026 Be Another Tough Year for Fleet Budgets?

20

Inside Hyundai's Fleet Strategy

21

Walkthrough: Mercedes-Benz’s Vision V Concept Sets the Stage for 2026 Flagship Vans

22

JB Poindexter’s CEO Talks Growth, Industry Disruption & What’s Next

23

Shiny Objects Vs. Real Solutions: Ted Cannis on Rethinking Fleet Tech

24

What’s Next for Fleets? Geotab’s Leaders Discuss AI, Sustainability & Fleet Innovation

25

Bill Pugh on Career Building, Role Models, and Overcoming Adversity

26

Telematics & AI: Opportunities for Smaller Fleets

27

EV Infrastructure: Expediting First Steps, Maintaining Equipment

28

Bold Strategies to Beat High Interest & Boost Returns

29

Can AI & Automation Deliver Real Solutions for Fleets?

30

2024 Outlook on Parts Supply, Labor, & Cycle Times

31

Sandor Piszar Discusses New Role, GM Envolve for 2024

32

Insights into Fleet Manager Succession Planning [Watch]

33

Fleet Safety: Breaking 7 Commonly Held Concepts

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Fleet Budgets Struggle to Cope With Increasing Costs

35

The Evolution and Transformation of Fleet Management

36

Supply Chain Hurdles to Inflation: 15 Trends Impacting Fleet Managers in 2023

37

Catalytic Converters: Preventing Thefts, Replacement Options

38

Global Fleet Management Voices Interview with Vinzenz Pflanz

39

How Can Artificial Intelligence Impact Fleet Management?

40

Holman & Schindler Elevator Corporation Talk Fleet Electrification and Custom Upfits

41

Commercial Fleets Identify 'Pain Points' in Vehicle Remarketing

42

Fleet Meet -- Fleet Implications of ADAS Proliferation in More Models

43

Market Forces Impacting Pricing and Availability of Commodities Key to the Fleet Industry

44

Understanding After-Sales Support from your Telematics Provider

45

Top Fleet Management Trends in the Oil & Energy Industry

46

President Matt Dyer Explains Decision to Align Under Wheels Brand Name

47

Fleet Liability Concerns about “Phantom Braking” by Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Systems

48

More Fleets Cite Growing Cost Containment Pressures from Management

49

Five Reasons Why Fleet Maintenance Costs Have Experienced Double Digit Price Increases

50

EV Chargers: Forming Your Maintenance Plan for Maximum Uptime

51

Geotab Connect 2023 Conference Provides a View into Fleet Management of Tomorrow

52

Model Availability Derails Fleet Standardization but Signs Emerge that Sourcing is Improving

53

Fleet Costs are at Record Levels But the Full Impact has Yet to be Felt

54

Fleet Meet - Rethinking Sourcing Strategies: Sole Supplier versus Multi-Supplier Relationships

55

Fleet Managers Speak on the Need to Restore Trust Lost Between Buyers & Sellers

56

Global Fleet Management Voices: Paul Hollick, chair, Association of Fleet Professionals

57

Inconsistent Service Levels for Fleet Registration & Titling Persist at State DMVs

58

Insights on Future Fleet Trends from the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show

59

Anticipated Economic Slowdown Will Increase Fraudulent Activities Against Fleets

60

Strategy to Create a Unified Business from the Wheels, Donlen & LeasePlan Legacy Companies

61

Forecast for Commodity Prices & Lead Times to Increase in CY-2023

62

Understanding the Transition from Aftermarket to Factory-Installed Modems

63

Home EV Chargers a New Asset Class to be Managed by Fleet Managers

64

Fleet Allocation to Carry Over to MY-2024 for Most OEMs

65

Parts Shortages Spike Downtime for Unscheduled Maintenance Repairs

66

GFM Voices: Gareth Thomas, Project EV

67

Fleet Demand Expected to Exceed Vehicle Availability in CY-2023

68

Auto Industry to Spend $1.2 Trillion by 2030 on the Transition to Electrification

69

Low Diesel Inventories Trigger Record Prices and Inflationary Pressures

70

Ways to Reduce Idling — And Understand When Its Acceptable

71

Catalytic Converter Thefts are Turning Violent and Deadly

72

How Will We Charge Fleet EVs When the Grid Goes Down?

73

Labor Shortages Impacting Fleet Operations and Suppliers

74

Replacement Parts Continue to Be in Short Supply with Prices Increasing

75

Fleets Fear Sourcing Constraints Will Continue Beyond 2023 into CY-2024

76

State of the Fleet Industry Spotlight Interview: Forecast of Top Fleet Trends in CY-2023

77

Impact of EV Production Mandates on Commodity Availability and Pricing

78

Public Charging Infrastructure is the Weak Link to EV Transition

79

Fleet Meet: Pricing Volatility, OEM Portfolio Changes & Emerging EV Infrastructure Weaknesses

80

Fleets Worry About Depreciation Risk When Resale Values Normalize

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Two Industry Indicators Confirming Strong Fleet Activity

82

New Law Creates Confusion Over EV Credits

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Managing Hidden Risks with “Safe” Fleet Drivers

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Fleet Managers Continue to Struggle with Vehicle Sourcing Uncertainty

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Fleet Meet: A Holistic Approach to Safety Programs in Fleets

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Geopolitical Friction Exposes Vulnerability of Future Microprocessor Inventories

87

Fleet Industry Consolidation Will Accelerate Industry Transformation

88

How Auto Transport Is Adjusting to Today’s Environment

89

Fleet Managers Have Low Confidence in Getting All Vehicles Ordered in 2023-MY

90

How Fleets Can Adjust to the Disruptive Wholesale Market

91

The State of the Upfit Market for Commercial Fleets

92

Addressing Privacy in Driver Safety Programs

93

More Details on the Wheels Donlen Acquisition of LeasePlan USA

94

The Futures Market for Gasoline Predicts a Future Decline in Prices

95

Fleet Meet: How Sustainable Development Goals Will Impact Fleets

96

Strategies to Address the Worker Shortage & Nuclear Verdicts

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Supply Constraints Contributing to Decline in Initial Vehicle Quality

98

Fleet Demand Continues to Exceed 2023-MY Fleet Allocations

99

Industry Consolidation Garners Increased Attention from Fleet Managers

100

Fleet Meet: Inflationary Pressures in Europe and North America

101

Fuel Prices Surge to New Records: Forecast is for Further Price Increases

102

Independent EV Makers: Are We at the Tipping Point?

103

Fleet Allocations Sell Out Quickly for 2023 Models Offering Free Flow Ordering

104

Fleet Meet: Transition to Fleet Electrification: Europe vs. North America

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Strong Fleet Demand Triggers Early Order Cutoffs for Key 2023 Models

106

CEO Beth Kandrysawtz on Motorlease’s 75th Anniversary

107

Fear that MY-2023 Ordering Cycle May be Déjà vu of MY-2022

108

Fleet Meet: Analysis of Escalating Fleet Costs in Europe and North America

109

The Drumbeat of Recession and Its Potential Impact on Fleet

110

Wheels Donlen CEO Unveils Fleet Platform Strategy

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Higher Residuals Offset Increased Cost Pressures on Fleet Budgets

112

MY-2023 to be a Catchup Year for Missed & Cancelled Fleet Orders

113

Catalytic Converter Thefts Surge in Q1 2022 Above 2021 Levels

114

Fleet Manager Takeaways from 2022 NAFA I&E Conference

115

ESG Is More than Just E for Fleets

116

Five Factors Driving Higher Fleet Maintenance Costs

117

Lordstown Motors’ Edward Hightower Outlines Company’s Plans

118

Commodity Prices Increase as Geopolitical Forces Constrain Supply

119

State of the Fleet Industry: The “Rip Van Winkle” View of Today’s Fleet Market

120

Using Data to Manage EV Charging Costs

121

Market Forces Exerting Pressure on Fleet Business Model

122

GM’s Ed Peper on Silverado EV’s Relevance for Fleets

123

Increasing Fleet Expenses are Straining Corporate Budgets

124

What Is ESG and Why Is it Important for Fleets?

125

New Volatility and Uncertainty Emerges in the Fleet Market

126

Key Factors in the Sales Fleet Transition to EVs and the Connected Car

127

Geopolitical Friction to Create New Supply Disruptions

128

Fleet Managers Sound Off on Today’s Market Conditions

129

EV Proliferation to Put Downward Pressure on ICE Residuals

130

A Battle is Brewing in the Connected Services Market for Fleets

131

Adapter or Dinosaur: The Evolution of Fleet Technology for Electrification, Safety, and Procurement

132

Fleet Preservation Strategies Become More Prevalent

133

ALD CEO Discusses MoU to Acquire LeasePlan

134

Tepid 2021 Fleet Recovery Sets the Stage for CY-2022

135

Will EV Proliferation Lead to Product Cannibalization?

136

CY-2022 Starts a New Cycle of Uncertainty

137

Impact of Fleet Pent-Up Demand on 2023-MY Ordering

138

UK Transition to Fleet Electrification

139

Short 2022 Model-Year to Increase Pent-Up Fleet Demand in 2023

140

Reasons for the Chassis Trailer Shortage and Its Impact of the Fleet Supply Chain

141

Fleet Tech That Works: 3 Reasons Why Your Business Isn't Growing

142

Global Fleet: State of the Wholesale Used-Vehicle Market in the UK

143

Outside Forces Disrupting the Fleet Market

144

Closer Look at the Wheels-Donlen Merger

145

3G Sunset: Are You Prepared?

146

Hitachi and Mitsubishi Merging into Novuna

147

Wheels-Donlen Merger

148

Fleet Momentum: Understanding How Video Telematics Works

149

3G Migration and Sunset

150

Big Data Insights – Big Fleet Evolution, Pt. 1

151

Global Fleet News Roundup for 10.15.21

152

Concern that Product Availability Constraints for MY-2022 will be a Repeat of MY-2021

153

Global Fleet: Global Macro-Trends and Regional Dynamics Influencing Multinational Fleets

154

Global Fleet: Fleet Electrification in the UK

155

Fleet Momentum: Video Telematics - The Greater Truth

156

The Evolving Role of Fleet Dealers

157

7 Acquisition Strategies to Enhance 2022 Product Availability

158

Fleet Momentum: Using Data to Solve Rightsizing, Supply Chain, and EV Challenges

159

Identifying Top Trends in Fleet Payment Solutions

160

Lack of Predictability Fuels Uncertainty

161

The Global Dynamics of Managing a Multinational Energy Company Fleet

162

Global Fleet: UK Spotlight on National Grid Fleet Operations

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Global Fleet: Leveraging the Educational Value of Relationships with Peers and Suppliers

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Global Fleet: Education is Critical for Multinational Fleet Management

165

State of the Used-Vehicle Market and 2022 Forecast

166

Spotlight: Fleet Maintenance in 2021 and Beyond

167

Multiple Parts Shortages Increasing Fleet Downtime

168

Uptick in Catalytic Converter Thefts

169

Everything in Fleet Revolves Around Money

170

Maximize Fleet Vehicle Procurement Benefits By Leveraging Industry Relationships

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Fleet Manager Uncertainty About MY-2022

172

Fleet Momentum: The Different Paths to Fleet Electrification

173

Fleet Recovery Continues to be Tepid

174

Have Used-Vehicle Prices Peaked?

175

Historic Milestone in Vehicle Remarketing and Fleet Industries