Refueled

Host Eric Bearly sits down with three members of the RoadFlex team, Mary Akhavan, Jessica Elam, and Minta Wilcox, who work directly with commercial and vocational fleet customers every day. Together they unpack the real challenges fleet managers are facing right now: doing more with the same headcount, wrestling with legacy FMC tech stacks that refuse to play nicely with modern tools, and drowning in disconnected systems that make a single source of truth feel like a pipe dream.The conversation covers what separates a best-run fleet from one that's constantly playing catch-up, why total cost of ownership matters more than a per-gallon discount, and what proactive versus reactive fleet management actually looks like in practice. They also look ahead at where things are going, from contactless payment adoption to AI-powered alerting, and why human customer service still matters even as automation takes over more of the day-to-day.If you manage a fleet, this one is worth your time.

In this engaging conversation, Eric Bearly hosts industry veterans Sam Lamerato and Michael Brennan to discuss the current challenges faced by public fleet managers. They delve into pressing issues such as technician shortages, budget constraints, and the evolving landscape of fleet management post-pandemic. Both guests emphasize the importance of adapting to rapid changes in technology and the need for effective communication and leadership skills among fleet managers. They also highlight the significance of networking within the public fleet community to share knowledge and best practices.