The Fleet

Fleet strategy only works if drivers actually use it. EV rollouts. Safety tech. Policy changes. Vendor consolidation. Every major fleet initiative eventually comes down to the same question: will drivers buy in? Michael Acosta helps manage more than 1,300 vehicles across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil for UCB with a two-person team. And his belief is simple: the biggest lever in fleet is not the tech, the policy, or the vendor. It is whether drivers actually love the program you have built. In this episode, Michael breaks down what really drives adoption - from vehicle choice and personal-use perks to hybrids, feedback loops, and the anonymous message board that revealed what drivers were never going to say in a survey. Chapters: 0:00 Inside a Global Pharma Fleet 2:44 Why Driver Buy-In Decides Every Fleet Outcome 4:28 What Two People Actually Do in a Day 7:02 Translating US Driving Realities to a European HQ 9:52 What to Look for in a Global Fleet Partner 14:08 A Young Voice in a Veteran-Heavy Industry 18:00 How Tech Is Changing Fleet Management 20:54 Telematics, Privacy, and the Data Tension 24:57 Why Fleet Runs on the Honor System 26:54 What Actually Keeps Drivers Happy 29:42 EVs, Choice, and Translating Global Targets 41:08 The Anonymous Message Board That Changed the Rollout 48:03 Selling Fleet’s Importance Inside Your Own Company 51:57 Where Fleet Is Going Next   This episode is sponsored by Element Fleet Management. If your organization depends on a fleet of vehicles, it's time to think about your fleet as a strategic asset. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

4 people. 18,000 vehicles. No blown engines. How does that work? Charles Schott is Fleet Director at Rollins, one of the largest service fleets in North America - 20 pest control brands, 4,000 vehicles refreshed every year, 90% service compliance. He's built fleet operations at global scale before: 30,000+ vehicles across 70 countries at Pfizer, armored fleet at Brinks, now Rollins. In this episode, Chris Brandt and Charles break down what makes it all work: FLOW as the operating principle, A3 problem-solving as the discipline, acquisition integration as the stress test, and the fleet management partnership as the force multiplier. What you'll take away: • Why fleet leaders are asset managers first — and how that reframing changes every decision • The 'truck rodeo' standardization play that got 20 brands aligned without a mandate • How Rollins' 4-person team pulled off 31 secretly-staged trucks for an acquisition • The one vehicle metric (over-temp) that nearly eliminated blown engines across 18,000 units • The three things Charles looks for in a fleet management partner Connect with Charles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-schott/ The Fleet podcast: https://mission.org/the-fleet   Chapters: 0:00 18,000 Vehicles. 4 People. Nothing Can Sit 1:40 Charles Schott runs fleets from Pfizer to Brink 6:46 18,000 vehicles, 4 people, and the big F word: FLOW 9:04 Fleet management is air traffic control 12:30 Acquisitions: the seat at the table 14:20 31 trucks staged in secret - how Rollins pulled it off 19:52 How fleet leaders earn credibility (crumb-to-loaf rule) 25:13 A3 problem-solving across the supply chain 32:35 The truck rodeo: standardizing 20 brands without a mandate 35:26 Telematics, over-temp, and eliminating blown engines 41:03 Supply chain constraints and keeping vehicles longer 50:13 What Charles looks for in a fleet management partner 55:59 Going global: build the foundation, not the roof 59:11 Close   This episode is sponsored by Element Fleet Management. If your organization depends on a fleet of vehicles, it's time to think about your fleet as a strategic asset. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fleet safety isn’t just accidents - it’s what your data says you did about them. In this episode, Brian Kinniry - Director of Safety and Collision Product Management at Element Fleet Management - reveals how the shift from reactive to proactive safety programs is transforming fleet operations. With nuclear verdicts reaching seven and eight figures, traditional "train after the accident" approaches leave companies exposed to catastrophic legal and financial risk. Brian shares real fleet data showing how connected technology and telematics are helping companies identify risk before incidents happen - including why incident rates actually increase when you deploy cameras (and why that's a good thing), and how a single cargo van training module reduced preventable incidents by 35%. This episode is sponsored by Element Fleet Management. If your organization depends on a fleet of vehicles, it’s time to think about your fleet as a strategic asset.   Chapters: 0:00 Ignoring Driver Behavior Is a Risk 1:22 From Safety Program to Legal Risk 3:58 What Negligence Looks Like in Court 6:58 Why Documentation Is Failing Fleets 9:38 The Shift From Reactive to Proactive Safety 12:08 The WWII Lesson for Fleets 13:42 Why Incident Rates Go UP With Cameras 16:02 How Driver Data Prevents Bigger Accidents 18:18 Why Every Fleet Needs a Different Strategy 21:12 How Safety Data Changes Hiring Decisions 24:28 Are You Increasing Risk Without Knowing It? 28:18 The Training That Reduced Crashes by 35% 31:32 Why Micro-Targeted Training Works 36:32 ADAS, EVs, and the False Sense of Security 43:28 What Fleets Still Get Wrong And What To Do Now 51:10 Brian Kinniry: Advice for Fleet Leaders   Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Physical AI is rewriting what's possible for autonomous fleets, and the infrastructure decisions you make today determine your competitive position in 2035. Colin Dhillon, futurist and advisor to NuPort Robotics, joins Chris Brandt on The Fleet to explain why fleet leaders who start building autonomous capability now gain compounding advantages over those who wait for "perfect" solutions. Neural networks have eliminated the need for human-written code in autonomous vehicles, learning from sensor data in real time instead. Lights-out factories are producing a million phones with zero humans. The truck cabin itself could disappear, replaced by humanoids that handle the last remaining manual task like placing safety cones. This conversation breaks down how Physical AI (the convergence of neural networks, autonomous systems, and real-world operations) is reshaping fleet economics faster than most leaders realize, and what separates organizations positioning for the future from those still optimizing yesterday's operations.   Chapters: 0:00 Why “Robots Taking Jobs” Was Wrong - Until Now 2:10 Colin’s Journey from Car Design to Physical AI 4:18 What Is Physical AI? 7:24 80s Robots vs Today’s Neural Networks 9:48 Lights-Out Manufacturing for Fleets 12:38 30 Humanoids on Stage - Training Compressed from Weeks to Hours 15:22 How Autonomous Systems Change Fleet Labor Models 16:32 Why Colin Went from Fighting Regulation to Calling for It 18:46 The Infrastructure Problem - Why Autonomy Fails in the Real World 24:52 Why True 5G (and 6G) Matters for Fleet Autonomy 30:07 Why Fleets Will Be the First to Fully Adopt Autonomy 30:42 The Cone Problem - Autonomy’s Last Human Barrier 35:16 94% of Accidents Are Human Error - The Case for Physical AI 36:47 The Truck Cabin Might Disappear Entirely 42:44 How Zero-Marginal-Cost Operations Change Everything 48:47 About Kulbir Colin Singh Dhillon -- The Fleet podcast is brought to you by Element. To learn more about how Element can move your fleet forward, visit elementfleet.com Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cargo theft has fundamentally evolved – and the criminals behind it aren't breaking locks. They're forging documents, building fake carrier identities, and running what amounts to a direct-to-consumer pipeline for stolen goods. In this episode, Danny Ramon, Intelligence and Response Manager at Overhaul, reveals how modern cargo theft works. With 15 years in supply chain security and hands-on experience recovering stolen loads, Danny exposes the invisible fraud happening inside everyday fleet operations. Danny walks us through strategic theft: the use of fraud to steal cargo under the guise of legitimate business. From the "criminal direct-to-consumer pipeline" born during the pandemic to the exact fraud mechanics criminals use to extract 98% of loads while delivering perfect paperwork, you'll learn how organized crime exploits normal receiving procedures. We explore why toilet paper became a premium target in 2020, how AI and modern technology are scaling these operations globally, why the "golden hour" determines recovery success, and the two non-negotiable security priorities every fleet needs: visibility and situational awareness. If your fleet still relies on ink-and-paper BOLs or thinks security is just about physical protection, this conversation will fundamentally shift how you think about cargo protection in 2026 and beyond. Chapters: 00:00 - How Criminals Steal Cargo With Perfect Paperwork   04:36 - Current Targets: GPUs, Crypto, and Viral Products   09:58 - Fraud in Plain Sight: 40 Pallets Become 2   15:19 - The Criminal Direct-to-Consumer Pipeline   20:42 - The ROI of Prevention: One Loss Pays for Years   27:02 - Why Third-Party Security Partners Make Sense   30:12 - The Golden Hour: 98% Recovery in 1-2 Hours   35:00 - How AI Enables Wider Fraud Nets   41:13 - Why Pharma Leads: The Canary in the Coal Mine   43:30 - Building Law Enforcement Relationships Before Crisis   Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fleets are undergoing a once-in-a-century transformation and the companies leading this shift aren't traditional automakers. In this episode, Philipp Kampshoff, Co-founder of McKinsey's Center for Future Mobility and the Global Co-lead of its Automotive Practice, and Dor Shay, CTO of Element Mobility and Autofleet, break down what's really changing in fleet operations. You'll discover why $1 trillion in outside investment (94% from tech, not auto) is accelerating innovation faster than anyone predicted, why autonomy:not electrification:will be the true game-changer for fleets, and how simple data integrations are already delivering 70% reductions in downtime. From MS Paint vehicle repositioning to AI-driven orchestration, from 2,500-mile break-even points to 7,500-mile autonomous futures, this conversation challenges conventional wisdom while offering practical guidance on what to pilot now versus what to wait on. Whether you're managing a delivery fleet, rethinking charging infrastructure, or just trying to keep up with the pace of change, this episode delivers the strategic perspective and real-world examples you need to stay competitive in 2026. Chapters:0:00 - Future of Fleet Management with McKinsey & Element2:02 - $1 Trillion in Fleet Technology Investment (92% From Outside Automotive)6:30 - Fleet Manager Strategy for Adopting New Technology13:38 - Fleet Automation Success Story (From Manual to 70% Less Downtime)18:26 - Fleet Data Management and Building Your Data Lake26:52 - Autonomous Vehicles vs Electrification (Which Will Transform Fleets?)32:39 - Fleet Technology Pilots (What to Test Now vs What to Wait On)36:49 - Fleet Technology Hype Cycle and What's Overrated in 202642:34 - EV Charging Infrastructure and Solving the Fleet Electrification Challenge49:17 - Fleet Management Advice for 2026 on Innovation and Partnerships  Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You’re not stuck because there aren’t enough chargers.Dr. Sheldon Williamson, professor at Ontario Tech, explains why the real constraint is when and how power hits the grid, not where vehicles sit.Chris Brandt hosts this episode of The Fleet covering smart charging, grid stress, incentives, battery tech, and why tomorrow’s fleet leaders will need energy literacy as much as operational know-how. Chapters:0:00 EV Charging Solutions Require Energy Literacy1:25 Sheldon Williamson Explains Fleet Electrification2:30 Why EV Adoption Slowed and What’s Next4:45 Incentives, Policy, and What’s Actually Blocking Progress7:20 Charging Density, Battery Cost, and Vehicle Economics10:10 Charging Is a Scheduling Problem, Not Infrastructure11:55 Lithium Dependence, China, and Battery Supply Chains16:30 Post-Lithium Batteries: Sodium, Potassium, and What’s Next19:25 Hybrid Battery Systems: Power vs Energy Chemistries23:10 Range Anxiety, Charging Distance, and Human Behavior29:45 Infrastructure Strategy: Buildings, Utilities, and Government’s Role36:25 Energy Literacy: Education, Confidence, and Systems Thinking41:10 Electrifying Aviation, Renewables, and Real Emissions Impact51:25 Fleets as Grid Assets: Vehicle-to-Grid and Demand ResponseThis episode of The Fleet is brought to you in partnership with Element Fleet Management.If your organization depends on a fleet of vehicles, it’s time to think about your fleet as a strategic asset.Element delivers end-to-end solutions that reduce costs, improve productivity and support sustainability goals.From vehicle acquisition to electrification and everything in between, Element’s data-driven approach helps organizations optimize performance and keep their drivers safe and supported on the road.To learn more about how Element can move your fleet forward, visit elementfleet.com Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vehicles were designed for an old era of transportation. The modern fleet demands a redesign.In this episode of The Fleet, Will Graylin, Founder & CEO of IndiGO Technologies, explores how today’s fleet needs have outgrown traditional vehicle assumptions, and why electrification works best when vehicles, charging, and deployment are designed together as a system. From last-mile delivery and charging access to community-level operations, this conversation reframes EV adoption as an opportunity to rethink how fleets are built and deployed for today’s realities. Key Moments:0:00 Why EV Architecture Has to Change1:20 Will Graylin is Reinventing the Wheel for Fleets3:55 The Fleet EV Problem (Last-Mile + Charging)11:30 Fleet Electrification Needs Systems Thinking14:10 Smart Wheels Explained18:00 Modular EV Architecture22:10 Accessibility and New Fleet Use Cases24:25 Why OEMs Struggle to Change28:20 The Model T Lesson for EVs32:10 What Fleet Managers Should Evaluate35:30 EV Charging as the Bottleneck38:00 Safety, Visibility, and Vehicle Size41:10 EV Fleet Ownership and Business Models45:00 Electrification-as-a-Service (EASE)46:05 Go Loop and Community Fleets49:35 The Future of EV Fleets If your organization depends on a fleet of vehicles, it’s time to think about your fleet as a strategic asset. Element delivers end-to-end solutions that reduce costs, improve productivity and support sustainability goals.From vehicle acquisition to electrification and everything in between, Element’s data-driven approach helps organizations optimize performance and keep their drivers safe and supported on the road. To learn more about how Element can move your fleet forward, visit elementfleet.com Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The world’s next fleet evolution isn’t just electric - it’s contextual.Chris Brandt sits down with Dominique Kwong, Founder and CEO of Damon, to explore how “data with context” can prevent accidents before they happen, how micro-mobility is reshaping last-mile delivery, and why Gen Z may push fleets toward an access-over-ownership model faster than expected. Key Moments:0:00 Why Contextual Data Matters for Fleets1:05 Dominique Kwong Explains Safety Through Knowledge5:08 Building Damon6:28 Safety Systems in Action12:08 When Software Becomes a Safety System13:48 How Data Changes Driver Behavior Before Accidents Happen18:08 Why Fleets Need Shared, Connected Data23:48 The Last-Mile Problem and the Rise of Micro-Mobility Fleets30:48 What Asia Gets Right About Mobility and Infrastructure35:48 Gen Z, Shared Vehicles, and the End of Ownership40:13 A Vehicle-Agnostic Safety Intelligence Platform45:28 The Three Priorities for the Future of Fleet Safety49:33 What’s Next in Fleet Safety? Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From vertiports to predictive maintenance, Aviation is entering a new era - and the supply chain is under pressure.In this episode of The Fleet, WestJet’s Director of Supply Chain, Shail Oza, explains how electric aviation, flight analytics, and new infrastructure will transform airline operations. Key Moments (audio versions):0:00 The Airline Industry Is About to Transform1:33 Shail Oza Explains the Aviation Supply Chain4:44 Standing Up a New Aircraft Fleet From Scratch8:44 Real-Time Aircraft Data and Predictive Maintenance12:25 24/7 Maintenance, Uptime, and Inventory Strategy14:10 Pandemic Shocks, Tariffs, and Fragile Aviation Supply Chains23:44 Data, Analytics, and Making Maintenance a Revenue Protector29:49 Electric Aircraft, eVTOL, and the Next Wave of Fleets35:50 Drones, Zipline, and Last-Mile Delivery by Air40:05 Vertiports, Backyard Launchpads, and New Infrastructure44:25 How Fleet Managers Can Prepare for Aviation's Next Era  Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What creates good city infrastructure? What makes it fail?Professor Shauna Brail from the University of Toronto joins The Fleet to unpack why cities remain the beating heart of innovation, what makes infrastructure succeed or fail, and how human-centric design is quietly redefining mobility. From post-industrial skylines to the rise of third spaces and multimodal fleets, this episode explores what future-ready cities can teach every leader about building resilient systems that move people and ideas forward. Key Moments:0:00 Shauna Brail Explains How Cities Never Die1:30 Why Urban Areas Still Matter3:48 How Modern Cities Are Formed From Industrial Roots8:24 The Cost of Old Urban Planning10:55 Path Dependence - You Can’t Just Create a Tech City16:29 How to Redefine Your City - Urban Comeback Stories20:25 Remote Work and the Future of Cities27:30 Third Spaces and Workplaces Beyond the Office32:24 Human-Centric Streets and Urban Mobility Fleets39:26 Wins and Mistakes of Long-Term City Planning  Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fleet leaders face chaos. Use analytics to thrive in it.On this episode of The Fleet, Steve Jastrow, SVP of Client Advisory and Analytics at Element Fleet Management, joins host Chris Brandt to explain how mobility chaos is an opportunity.Explore how AI-driven analytics and camera technology are reshaping safety, efficiency, and the entire culture of fleet management. From leasing versus ownership decisions to EV adoption and autonomous vehicle realities, Steve shares why the next decade will belong to data-centric fleets that understand their drivers as well as their vehicles. Key Moments:  0:00 Data Opportunity in Fleet Chaos1:00 From Finance to Fleet Leadership2:40 Tariffs, AI, and Electrification4:40 Leading Teams Through Uncertainty6:10 Replacement Discipline and the Supply Chain Hangover8:30 Leasing vs. Owning: The Five-Year Electricity Question10:40 The Realities of Electrification13:30 Tariffs, Politics, and the Next Market Cycle16:20 AI, Analytics, and the 50 Percent Driver Factor20:00 Safety Doesn’t Happen by Accident25:20 Autonomy and the Road Ahead33:20 Partnerships, AI Tools, and Accelerate Intelligence42:00 Benchmarking and the Art of Possible44:40 The Next Frontier of Fleet EfficiencyIf your organization depends on a fleet of vehicles, it’s time to think about your fleet as a strategic asset. Element delivers end-to-end solutions that reduce costs, improve productivity and support sustainability goals.From vehicle acquisition to electrification and everything in between, Element’s data-driven approach helps organizations optimize performance and keep their drivers safe and supported on the road. To learn more about how Element can move your fleet forward, visit elementfleet.com. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Most companies say they’ll go electric someday. AstraZeneca didn’t wait. Procurement leader Alejandra Torres shows how her team at AstraZeneca built a carbon-zero fleet across Latin America - proving that going electric isn’t just sustainable, it’s smart business. From cutting fuel costs to turning sustainability into ROI, here’s why waiting for the market is the real mistake. Key Moments:  0:00 Why Waiting for the EV Market Is a Mistake2:32 Alejandra Torres Explains the Procurement and Sustainability Connection4:27 Building Trust and Partnerships Inside Procurement9:54 How Transparency and Innovation Drive Supplier Success11:07 AstraZeneca’s Carbon-Zero Goal and Global Fleet Transition14:42 Making the EV Business Case With Finance and HR17:23 Alejandra Torres on Getting Employees to Want EVs20:54 Fixing Infrastructure Gaps and Charging Challenges in Latin America24:33 Scaling EV Programs Regionally30:10 What to Do or Avoid When Electrifying a Fleet35:58 Holding Suppliers Accountable for Emissions and Certifications40:06 Business Travel and Going Zero Print Without Losing Impact45:35 How to Get to Carbon ZeroIf your organization depends on a fleet of vehicles, it’s time to think about your fleet as a strategic asset. Element delivers end-to-end solutions that reduce costs, improve productivity and support sustainability goals.From vehicle acquisition to electrification and everything in between, Element’s data-driven approach helps organizations optimize performance and keep their drivers safe and supported on the road. To learn more about how Element can move your fleet forward, visit elementfleet.com Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Real freedom isn’t parked in your driveway. It arrives there when you need it to.This week on The Fleet, Chris Brandt sits down with Sampo Hietanen, founder of MaaS Global and Aspectu, and the original mind behind Mobility as a Service. Together, they explore how MaaS is transforming not just transportation, but the entire fabric of urban life. Where fleets, data, and design come together to move people more intelligently and sustainably.Hietanen explains how the shift from ownership to access could redefine personal freedom, reduce inefficiency, and unlock the full potential of shared mobility as this episode dives deep into a simple but radical truth: the future of movement isn’t about owning more… It's about moving better. Key Moments:00:00 Sampo Hietanen Defines Mobility As A Service01:08 Rethinking Car Ownership Freedom03:18 Ownership Problems and Shared Mobility Solutions08:13 How Cities Will Drive the Mobility Revolution13:31 The Future of Autonomous Fleets17:51 Developing Regions Will Leapfrog Traditional Transit23:36 Modern Transportation Starts Luxury Not Utility33:43 MaaS Redefines Efficiency Past Transportation40:04 Safety, Automation, and the MaaS Human Factor46:35 Mobility as a Service Ecosystem50:38 Mobility as a Service Policies51:39 Embracing the Future Freedoms of MaaS If your organization depends on a fleet of vehicles, it’s time to think about your fleet as a strategic asset. Element delivers end-to-end solutions that reduce costs, improve productivity and support sustainability goals.From vehicle acquisition to electrification and everything in between, Element’s data-driven approach helps organizations optimize performance and keep their drivers safe and supported on the road. To learn more about how Element can move your fleet forward, visit elementfleet.com. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Should we be preparing for the autonomous electric fleet revolution… or has it already arrived? Chris sits down with Dr. Sven Beiker (Silicon Valley Mobility; ex-BMW, Stanford CARS, McKinsey) to cut through hype and explain where EVs and AVs actually stand — and what it will take to scale them. You’ll hear why the “gold rush” era of autonomy is over, what’s working shockingly well (hello, robo-taxis?), and why the real bottleneck is systems change: charging reliability, “machine-readable roads,” policy frameworks, and industry standards. We also dive deep on the fleet advantage — how professional operations, tighter use cases, and better utilization can unlock the biggest near-term wins in safety, uptime, and cost. If you want to stay up-to-date on fleet management directly from industry-leading experts, hit subscribe and share with someone working on fleet electrification or autonomy.Key Moments:00:00 Dr. Sven Beiker04:04 Current State of Electrification and Autonomy06:40 Challenges in Infrastructure and Standardization18:33 Public Perception and Safety Concerns25:09 Future of Fleet Vehicles27:05 Fleet Operations and Infrastructure30:42 Hydrogen vs. Electric Vehicles37:25 Global Advances in Battery Technology40:51 Adoption of Autonomous Technology in Fleets47:53 Expert Advice for Fleet Managers If your organization depends on a fleet of vehicles, it’s time to think about your fleet as a strategic asset. Element delivers end-to-end solutions that reduce costs, improve productivity and support sustainability goals.From vehicle acquisition to electrification and everything in between, Element’s data-driven approach helps organizations optimize performance and keep their drivers safe and supported on the road. To learn more about how Element can move your fleet forward, visit elementfleet.com. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The road ahead for fleet management is changing fast — and this is your first look. Get a glimpse of the big questions host Chris Brandt will be tackling with industry-leaders, including:How will electrification and autonomous vehicles transform your operations? What new risks and opportunities will global supply chains, AI, and connected vehicles create? And what strategies will fleet leaders need to stay ahead? ‘From success stories to emerging technologies, The Fleet is here to help you navigate what’s next. New episodes release every other Tuesday. Subscribe now and get ready for the journey. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it take to be nominated as Driver of the Year? 6,000,000 accident-free miles in a career is a good start.Jan Quarnberg is a driver for Barney Trucking and was recently selected as a Lytx Driver of the Year. He’s been a professional truck driver for over 40 years and has received numerous awards throughout his career, including the Lytx/DriveCam Good Driving Award and the Glen Barney Haul of Fame award. In the 6,000,000 miles that he’s driven, Quarnberg has never been involved in an accident and has never had any driving violations -- an incredibly impressive record.On this show, we talk to all kinds of managers, executives, and industry thought leaders, but rarely do we get to sit down with a driver doing the hard work every day. In today’s conversation, Jan shares with us how he got into trucking, what his day-to-day looks like, and his thoughts on safe driving. Plus, he shares some of the craziest things he’s seen on the road in his career.---The Fleet is brought to you by our friends at Lytx. Whether you manage a fleet of five vehicles or 5,000 – Lytx is here to help. Lytx fleet dash cams are powered by best in class machine vision and artificial intelligence designed to help commercial fleets and drivers operate more safely, efficiently, and profitably.Go to Lytx.com/thefleet to learn more today.---The Fleet is created by the team at Mission. To learn more about our creative studio and network of podcasts, go to mission.org. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For much of our show, we’ve focused on our market here in the United States, but what about the rest of the world?Fleet Managers that get assigned to international markets quickly learn just how different other countries operate compared to the United States. Size of roads, availability of refueling stations, access to repairs and maintenance, laws and regulations, traffic density, and accessways, it’s endless, the myriad of systems in play around the world. Meet Raj Bajaj, Vice President for Webfleet Solutions International, a Bridgestone Tire company. They are on a mission to make it easier to operate a fleet anywhere in the world. And to do this, it requires highly sophisticated and localized data plus an intimate knowledge of how each country operates. All of this data is used to gather better insights to make better recommendations on how to more efficiently operate a fleet. If you’ve ever been curious about how international markets prepare for maintenance, how critical infrastructure around the world plays a massive role in how goods are shipped or wanted to know why a tire company would want to buy a software company, this is your episode.---The Fleet is brought to you by our friends at Lytx. Whether you manage a fleet of five vehicles or 5,000 – Lytx is here to help. Lytx fleet dash cams are powered by best in class machine vision and artificial intelligence designed to help commercial fleets and drivers operate more safely, efficiently, and profitably.Go to Lytx.com/thefleet to learn more today.---The Fleet is created by the team at Mission. To learn more about our creative studio and network of podcasts, go to mission.org. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Where does a city turn in order to make their roads safer? Who does a private fleet call to improve driving conditions for its drivers? Because these questions went largely unanswered, a new organization was created to better address solutions for safer roads.From companies like ABInbev and UPS to city governments, Together for Safer Roads, or TSR for short, is a global coalition on a mission to create safer roads. David Braunstein is the President of TSR and he joins us today to discuss how the organization has been making impacts for decades. From redesigning roads and intersections, to providing data and data collection systems to improve civil engineering decisions, TSR is playing a part.David also discusses how TSR funding helps to enable smaller fleets to gain access to new technologies like Machine Vision or In-Cab cameras to help improve driver safety. And the impacts from these solutions aren’t just local. They are global. Learn more on today’s episode with David Braunstein.---The Fleet is brought to you by our friends at Lytx. Whether you manage a fleet of five vehicles or 5,000 – Lytx is here to help. Lytx fleet dash cams are powered by best in class machine vision and artificial intelligence designed to help commercial fleets and drivers operate more safely, efficiently, and profitably.Go to Lytx.com/thefleet to learn more today.---The Fleet is created by the team at Mission. To learn more about our creative studio and network of podcasts, go to mission.org. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are psychologically incapable of putting down the phone. That might sound horrific, but Dr. Paul Atchley, a Professor of Psychology at the University of South Florida, has studied human behavior for decades and he’s convinced distracted driving is part of our everyday lives, that people want more entertainment and connectivity options while driving, and most importantly, we as a culture find it acceptable to exhibit these behaviors. So what can be done? On this episode of The Fleet, Paul educates us about distracted driving from the perspective of our brain. He explains why we behave the way we do, and how to prevent distraction. He tells stories of international policies that are much more effective at preventing distracted driving accidents and how some cities and private companies are doing it too.---The Fleet is brought to you by our friends at Lytx. Whether you manage a fleet of five vehicles or 5,000 – Lytx is here to help. Lytx fleet dash cams are powered by best in class machine vision and artificial intelligence designed to help commercial fleets and drivers operate more safely, efficiently, and profitably.Go to Lytx.com/thefleet to learn more today.---The Fleet is created by the team at Mission. To learn more about our creative studio and network of podcasts, go to mission.org. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Driver shortage? There’s no driver shortage. So why is the trucking industry having such a hard time filling its open jobs? According to today’s guest, the cause is not a shortage of drivers, but an abundance of options. Joining the show is FreightWaves’ Grace Sharkey. FreightWaves is like the Bloomberg of transportation -- they report on all the logistics, trends, and news that fuel the global supply chain.In today’s conversation, Grace uncovers the abundance of opportunity available to drivers today, and why the antiquated industry is struggling to meet drivers on their terms. She also discusses how she thinks labor wages will roll back and how new innovations will make shipping easier and possibly less expensive. Plus, find out what she thinks happened to her Beyonce facemask that just never arrived and what happens to your goods that just magically disappear in transit.---The Fleet is brought to you by our friends at Lytx. Whether you manage a fleet of five vehicles or 5,000 – Lytx is here to help. Lytx fleet dash cams are powered by best in class machine vision and artificial intelligence designed to help commercial fleets and drivers operate more safely, efficiently, and profitably.Go to Lytx.com/thefleet to learn more today.---The Fleet is created by the team at Mission. To learn more about our creative studio and network of podcasts, go to mission.org. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

About 35 percent of U.S. trucking miles are driven empty. This means that roughly 1 in 3 trucks we see on the road are empty, traveling between jobs, burning fuel, time, and miles with nothing to haul and no money being made.Convoy is on a mission to change that. Joining the podcast today is Grant Goodale. Grant is the founder, former CTO, and now CXO of Convoy, an on-demand trucking service for arranging regional and local shipments.Today, Grant tells us how his team is transforming the trucking and shipping industry by helping connect drivers and companies with orders around the country. Grant talks about how they built the Convoy network from the ground up, how they vet for and encourage safety among drivers, and how they are building a future without those time-sucking, fuel-guzzling empty miles.---The Fleet is brought to you by our friends at Lytx. Whether you manage a fleet of five vehicles or 5,000 – Lytx is here to help. Lytx fleet dash cams are powered by best in class machine vision and artificial intelligence designed to help commercial fleets and drivers operate more safely, efficiently, and profitably.Go to Lytx.com/thefleet to learn more today.---The Fleet is created by the team at Mission. To learn more about our creative studio and network of podcasts, go to mission.org. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Earlier this season we sat down with Giovanni Bertolino of Enel X to discuss electric vehicles and the infrastructure needed to support them. Today, we dive even deeper into the world of EVs and what you need to know about implementing them in your fleets. Joining us for that discussion is Tim Campbell, the founder and Managing Director of Campbells Consultancy. He is one of the UK's most experienced commercial vehicle consultants in helping fleets transition from diesel to electric or hydrogen fuel cells. As he puts it, switching to “alternatively-fuelled vans or trucks is the start of the journey, not the end.”In today’s conversation, Tim takes on that journey and helps answer the questions you don’t even know to ask about switching to EVs. From how to power your vans to what type of chargers to use to why it matters whether or not you are leasing your land to the role weather and location play in it all, Tim shares his take on everything you need to know about EV fleets.---The Fleet is brought to you by our friends at Lytx. Whether you manage a fleet of five vehicles or 5,000 – Lytx is here to help. Lytx fleet dash cams are powered by best in class machine vision and artificial intelligence designed to help commercial fleets and drivers operate more safely, efficiently, and profitably.Go to Lytx.com/thefleet to learn more today.---The Fleet is created by the team at Mission. To learn more about our creative studio and network of podcasts, go to mission.org. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What trends should fleet managers and industry executives expect to see in the next year, 5 years, and 10 years? And how will these trends affect the day-to-day for drivers on the ground?Joining the podcast today is Rajesh Rudraradhya, CTO of Lytx. Rajesh shares his vision for the future of fleet technology and what he is working on today to meet that vision. Plus, he dives deep into the key trends facing the industry as a whole - including cloud and increased connectivity, the impact of 5G, video as the new GPS, and the growing role vehicle sensors are playing in keeping drivers safe. From crosswind detection and weather-based speed recommendations, to sensors that can not only recognize black ice but communicate the location of that black ice to other drivers in the vicinity -- Rajesh and his team at Lytx are building the future of vehicle safety. Learn more on today’s episode.---The Fleet is brought to you by our friends at Lytx. Whether you manage a fleet of five vehicles or 5,000 – Lytx is here to help. Lytx fleet dash cams are powered by best in class machine vision and artificial intelligence designed to help commercial fleets and drivers operate more safely, efficiently, and profitably.Go to Lytx.com/thefleet to learn more today.---The Fleet is created by the team at Mission. To learn more about our creative studio and network of podcasts, go to mission.org. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today we have a special guest uniquely positioned to offer both a perspective on driving and on coaching -- Herschel Evans, Safety Trainer and Driver for Yellow Corporation. Herschel was recently awarded Lytx’s 2021 Coach of the Year and was the first-place winner in the For-hire Trucking category. Among countless impressive accomplishments, he has maintained a flawless driving record with over 3 million accident-free miles.Today, Herschel explains how he got his start as a trucker 33 years ago, why he fell in love with the industry, and how his role has evolved from driver to coach. He tells us his philosophy on coaching, what he looks for when he conducts road tests, and why 3 decades later he still values being on the road more than anything else. Plus, he shares some of the craziest things he’s seen behind the wheel and why safety is always top of mind.His personal story will give you first-hand insight into the driver’s world and what it takes to recruit and retain drivers for your fleet operations.---The Fleet is brought to you by our friends at Lytx. Whether you manage a fleet of five vehicles or 5,000 – Lytx is here to help. Lytx fleet dash cams are powered by best in class machine vision and artificial intelligence designed to help commercial fleets and drivers operate more safely, efficiently, and profitably.Go to Lytx.com/thefleet to learn more today.---The Fleet is created by the team at Mission. To learn more about our creative studio and network of podcasts, go to mission.org. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today’s guest is Jerry Glass, the President and founder of F&H Solutions Group, a consulting firm that advises companies on a range of labor issues. As a company, Jerry and his team have negotiated more than 800 collective bargaining agreements, and, as he puts it, over the 15 years since he founded the company, “they’ve seen everything.”Jerry offers a valuable look into labor unions, labor shortages, and how today’s economy is affecting transportation companies. He discusses the necessity for apprentice and on-the-job training programs, why managers and owners have to start thinking about hiring from a 5-year and 10-year perspective if they want to have long-term success, and how to work with unions to embrace new safety technology. Plus, Jerry touches on the increased competition for workers we are seeing across all industries, why that competition is causing smaller operators to get squeezed out, and what you can do to stay relevant in today’s economy.---The Fleet is brought to you by our friends at Lytx. Whether you manage a fleet of five vehicles or 5,000 – Lytx is here to help. Lytx fleet dash cams are powered by best in class machine vision and artificial intelligence designed to help commercial fleets and drivers operate more safely, efficiently, and profitably.Go to Lytx.com/thefleet to learn more today.---The Fleet is created by the team at Mission. To learn more about our creative studio and network of podcasts, go to mission.org. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Electric vehicles. It’s an inevitable transition most fleets will be making -- maybe you already have EVs in your fleet, or have a plan to phase them in in the not-so-distant future.But as we get ever closer to widespread adoption of EVs in fleets, what do you need to know to be ready?Joining us today is Giovanni Bertolino, the Head of e-Mobility USA & Canada for Enel X. Giovanni leads Enel’s team focused on growing the company’s residential and commercial smart charging business. Before joining Enel in 2010, Giovanni was Senior Manager in McKinsey and Company, where he worked with European companies in the energy sector.In this conversation, Giovanni tells us what he and his team at Enel X have been up to, including how he’s working with companies to help them develop efficient infrastructure, why route optimization is so important, and the future of smart charging.---The Fleet is brought to you by our friends at Lytx. Whether you manage a fleet of five vehicles or 5,000 – Lytx is here to help. Lytx fleet dash cams are powered by best in class machine vision and artificial intelligence designed to help commercial fleets and drivers operate more safely, efficiently, and profitably.Go to Lytx.com/thefleet to learn more today.---The Fleet is created by the team at Mission. To learn more about our creative studio and network of podcasts, go to mission.org. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are back with more episodes of The Fleet! Kicking it off is our interview with Kristin Danner. Kristin is the Corporate Safety Manager for the City of Kansas City, Mo. Over the last two decades, she’s helped develop the city’s safety program from the ground floor into the successful 1900 vehicle program it is today.On this episode, Kristin shares her experiences managing fleets and safety in the public sector, including how she creates buy-in with drivers, encourages behavior changes in a positive and personal way, and her unique approaches to rewarding drivers that are complying -- she quite literally drives around with a basket of cookies to give to safe drivers.That and more on today’s episode with Kristin!---The Fleet is brought to you by our friends at Lytx. Whether you manage a fleet of five vehicles or 5,000 – Lytx is here to help. Lytx fleet dash cams are powered by best in class machine vision and artificial intelligence designed to help commercial fleets and drivers operate more safely, efficiently, and profitably.Go to Lytx.com/thefleet to learn more today.---The Fleet is created by the team at Mission. To learn more about our creative studio and network of podcasts, go to mission.org. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You’ve heard it time and time again - insurance costs for commercial vehicles are skyrocketing. It's a tale of woe for fleet managers everywhere, but our guest today is here to tell you not to give up all hope just yet; there are strategies you can take to get your insurance costs under control - and possibly even lower them.Joining The Fleet is Dave Michelson, President of DWM Consulting and former longtime CEO of National Interstate Corporation. Dave is a veteran in the trucking industry and has had a front-row seat watching the commercial insurance industry evolve and change over the last 30 years. Dave tells us why insurance prices are changing and what you can do to make sure your business is in the best position to get the best price. He also talks about the dramatic role a safety culture plays in that mission and what he envisions for the future of the industry as a whole.---The Fleet is brought to you by our friends at Lytx. Whether you manage a fleet of five vehicles or 5,000 – Lytx is here to help. Lytx fleet dash cams are powered by best in class machine vision and artificial intelligence designed to help commercial fleets and drivers operate more safely, efficiently, and profitably.Go to Lytx.com/thefleet to learn more today.---The Fleet is created by the team at Mission. To learn more about our creative studio and network of podcasts, go to mission.org. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

DOT Compliance. It's a topic that has caused nightmares for CEOs and fleet managers everywhere.Compliance is an unsung, yet vital, component of running a safe (and legal) business. Every business that operates a fleet has to be in compliance - whether your business is in fleets or if having a fleet is just one aspect of your operations. So what exactly does it mean to be compliant and what are some of the top issues that companies struggle with in regards to compliance? Joining us to answer these questions and more is Andrew Leavitt, the Director of FMS Safety at Ryder and an expert in Department of Transportation compliance and motor carrier liability. Andrew gives us a crash course in Compliance 101, as well as touches on how compliance affects insurance costs and what changes in DOT regulation you need to be aware of as we head into 2021.---The Fleet is brought to you by our friends at Lytx. Whether you manage a fleet of five vehicles or 5,000 – Lytx is here to help. Lytx fleet dash cams are powered by best in class machine vision and artificial intelligence designed to help commercial fleets and drivers operate more safely, efficiently, and profitably.Go to Lytx.com/thefleet to learn more today.---The Fleet is created by the team at Mission. To learn more about our creative studio and network of podcasts, go to mission.org. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What works better - incentives or disincentives? Positive peer pressure or negative? Financial motivation or group encouragement? Joining The Fleet today - and here to help us kick off the new year - is Professor Nicholas Ward. Nic is the Director at the Center for Health and Safety Culture in the Western Transportation Institute and a Professor at Montana State University. He has a Ph.D. in Psychology, is a founding member of the National Summit for Rural Traffic Safety Culture, and has authored the first United States government white paper on traffic safety culture. Nic has also helped AASHTO develop the traffic safety culture chapter in support of the Toward Zero Deaths national strategy.Needless to say, Nic is an accomplished expert in the field of driver safety and today he joins the show to talk about the social and psychological contexts of driving and what they mean for your fleets. He answers all the questions above, as well as explains why creating a positive, community-driven culture is so important for driver safety.---The Fleet is brought to you by our friends at Lytx. Whether you manage a fleet of five vehicles or 5,000 – Lytx is here to help. Lytx fleet dash cams are powered by best in class machine vision and artificial intelligence designed to help commercial fleets and drivers operate more safely, efficiently, and profitably.Go to Lytx.com/thefleet to learn more today.---The Fleet is created by the team at Mission. To learn more about our creative studio and network of podcasts, go to mission.org. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Most of our infrastructure was designed and built decades ago. But updating those massive initial investments to keep up with the times is not realistically possible. In the US we already have an estimated infrastructure investment deficit of $60 billion year over year. All of this, on top of increasing demand for mobility and changing methods of transportation, leads to an important question:How do all these moving pieces play together and what do they mean for the future of logistics and transportation?To help answer this question, we’ve invited Stephan Keese, Senior Partner at Roland Berger. Stephan has nearly 20 years of experience in the automotive industry and is currently the head of Roland Berger’s North American automotive practice based out of Chicago.Stephan joins us to talk about the innovations, trends, and technologies that are impacting the logistics and transportation industries today. He shares some creative solutions that have been implemented around the world to solve their transportation needs, and dives deep into how and why our future technologies will still need to operate within the infrastructure of the past.---The Fleet is brought to you by our friends at Lytx. Whether you manage a fleet of five vehicles or 5,000 – Lytx is here to help. Lytx fleet dash cams are powered by best in class machine vision and artificial intelligence designed to help commercial fleets and drivers operate more safely, efficiently, and profitably.Go to Lytx.com/thefleet to learn more today.---The Fleet is created by the team at Mission. To learn more about our creative studio and network of podcasts, go to mission.org. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today, we are deviating from our regularly scheduled programming. As 2020 comes to a close, we wanted to reshare one of our favorite conversations this year; our interview with Lieutenant Michael Crabb. Michael is a Lieutenant of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office where he has worked for over 30 years, but it wasn’t until the last few years that he began implementing technology to help his officers avoid the same distractions their civilian counterparts do. In this episode, Mike shares his experiences implementing new systems of safety management with his officers, some of the shocking things he realized about his own driving habits after doing so, and the results he and his office are now seeing after widespread adoption.And remember! The holidays are a great time to catch up on some of those old episodes you might have missed. Check them out here.We hope you have a happy and safe holiday season! We’ll be back next week with a brand new episode to help kick off the new year.---The Fleet is brought to you by our friends at Lytx. Whether you manage a fleet of five vehicles or 5,000 – Lytx is here to help. Lytx fleet dash cams are powered by best in class machine vision and artificial intelligence designed to help commercial fleets and drivers operate more safely, efficiently, and profitably.Go to Lytx.com/thefleet to learn more today.---The Fleet is created by the team at Mission. To learn more about our creative studio and network of podcasts, go to mission.org. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What role does psychology play in driver behavior?Joining The Fleet today to help us answer this question is Dr. Jeff Hickman, a Research Scientist at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and the Group Leader for the Behavioral Analysis and Applications group. Jeff has extensive experience in the design, delivery, and implementation of safety and health systems using behavior-based psychology. In today’s episode, he shares how he got into this field, how the technology has involved since he first started analyzing driver behavior in 2001, and where it’s headed today. Plus, Jeff talks about gamification as a way to manage safety, how managers can think about driver empowerment, and the interplay between self-management in the vehicle and coaching after the fact.---The Fleet is brought to you by our friends at Lytx. Whether you manage a fleet of five vehicles or 5,000 – Lytx is here to help. Lytx fleet dash cams are powered by best in class machine vision and artificial intelligence designed to help commercial fleets and drivers operate more safely, efficiently, and profitably.Go to Lytx.com/thefleet to learn more today.---The Fleet is created by the team at Mission. To learn more about our creative studio and network of podcasts, go to mission.org. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Last year, the US trucking industry brought in 792 billion dollars of revenue and had over 2 million heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers operating on the roads. Needless to say, trucking is a massive industry, and operating competitively in such a complex industry isn’t easy. But one trucking company that stands out in all that noise is Transport America.Joining us today is Lisa Gonnerman, the Vice President of Safety and Security at Transport America. Lisa has over 28 years of experience in transportation and safety management, is an active member in the American Trucking Association, and was named the ATA National Safety Director of the Year in 2016.So what makes Lisa and Transport America different?Their people.Lisa prides herself on the exceptional team of drivers that Transport America has been able to attract through its unique, driver-focused culture and its commitment to safety.Today, Lisa shares her experiences getting into the industry, specifically as a woman in a largely male-dominated field. Plus, tune in to find out how Transport America keeps top employees, and how they’ve gone about implementing systems of safety that stick.---The Fleet is brought to you by our friends at Lytx. Whether you manage a fleet of five vehicles or 5,000 – Lytx is here to help. Lytx fleet dash cams are powered by best in class machine vision and artificial intelligence designed to help commercial fleets and drivers operate more safely, efficiently, and profitably.Go to Lytx.com/thefleet to learn more today.---The Fleet is created by the team at Mission. To learn more about our creative studio and network of podcasts, go to mission.org. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In every industry, hiring is a two-pronged process. Not only does it take systems for recruiting great employees, it also requires creating cultures and systems that drivers want to continue to work in.Here to talk to us today about recruiting, hiring, retention, and culture-building is Ozark Motor Line’s V.P. of Human Resource & Safety, Patrick Landreth.Patrick has nearly 4 decades of experience in the world of trucking and today he lets us tap into that well of knowledge. Patrick shares what he’s seen change over the last several years, why retaining your best drivers in today’s demanding market is more important than ever, and explains the relationship between safety and success. He also shares what training and coaching programs they’ve seen have lasting results, including what technology they are leaning on and implementing fleet-wide.---The Fleet is brought to you by our friends at Lytx. Whether you manage a fleet of five vehicles or 5,000 – Lytx is here to help. Lytx fleet dash cams are powered by best in class machine vision and artificial intelligence designed to help commercial fleets and drivers operate more safely, efficiently, and profitably.Go to Lytx.com/thefleet to learn more today.---The Fleet is created by the team at Mission. To learn more about our creative studio and network of podcasts, go to mission.org. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every day, around the world, Amazon is pulling off a logistical feat of inventory fulfillment and next-day deliveries the likes of which has never been seen… So how do they do it?Joining us today is Ahmad Khan, the President and Founder of Colonial Logistics, an Amazon Dedicated Service Provider – or DSP. Ahmad’s DSP runs routes in Houston and Fort-Worth, consists of over 200 vans, 450 employees, and delivers nearly 200 packages per day per van – that’s upwards of 40,000 packages per day across the company.Today, it’s a massive operation, but when Ahmad started the company just three years ago, he had only 10 vans and an optimistic attitude. In today’s conversation, Ahmad guides us through that explosive growth, how he nurtured a culture of safety as the company expanded, and shares the good and the bad of being a DSP. Plus, he gives us a glimpse of what it’s like on the frontlines of package delivery.---The Fleet is brought to you by our friends at Lytx. Whether you manage a fleet of five vehicles or 5,000 – Lytx is here to help. Lytx fleet dash cams are powered by best in class machine vision and artificial intelligence designed to help commercial fleets and drivers operate more safely, efficiently, and profitably.Go to Lytx.com/thefleet to learn more today.---The Fleet is created by the team at Mission. To learn more about our creative studio and network of podcasts, go to mission.org. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Author and futurist, Alvin Toffler, once said, “The great growling engine of change [is] technology.”If there is one thing we can count on in the years and decades to come, it’s that technology will continue to augment and redesign everything we do -- and this includes how we operate and manage fleets.But exactly what technology can fleet managers expect to see in the future? And what can they do today to prepare for those technologies of tomorrow?Joining me today is Neil Cawse, CEO & Founder of Geotab, a Candian-based company that specializes in providing analytics-driven fleet management solutions. Neil founded Geotab in 2000, and while he now leads the fast-growing company as CEO, he is still very much an engineer at heart. In today’s conversation, Neil shares his predictions of the future and what these changes mean for consumers, drivers, and managers. You’ll hear about a wide range of technologies; from 5G and cloud, to new and improved electric vehicles, to telematics, ML, and AI, and much more.---The Fleet is brought to you by our friends at Lytx. Whether you manage a fleet of five vehicles or 5,000 – Lytx is here to help. Lytx fleet dash cams are powered by best in class machine vision and artificial intelligence designed to help commercial fleets and drivers operate more safely, efficiently, and profitably.Go to Lytx.com/thefleet to learn more today.---The Fleet is created by the team at Mission. To learn more about our creative studio and network of podcasts, go to mission.org. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Whether you manage a small local fleet of delivery vans or lead a nationwide fleet of hundreds, mitigating risk and encouraging safety are top priorities for fleet managers.But as a manager, how do you make sure those priorities become reality?Here to help answer that question is Stephen Darbonne, a safety manager at Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning, and Electrical. Steve’s unique career path began as an aspiring athletic trainer, led to 5-years of service in the Army, and then to a career in emergency medical services after he got out. In today’s conversation, Steve gives a behind-the-scenes look at life as an EMS field and operations supervisor and how those experiences influence him at Abacus today.Steve also shares his experiences implementing new systems of safety management, and how to stop risky driving behaviors -- including how technology can identify those behaviors in real-time.---The Fleet is brought to you by our friends at Lytx. Whether you manage a fleet of five vehicles or 5,000 – Lytx is here to help. Lytx fleet dash cams are powered by best in class machine vision and artificial intelligence designed to help commercial fleets and drivers operate more safely, efficiently, and profitably.Go to Lytx.com/thefleet to learn more today.---The Fleet is created by the team at Mission. To learn more about our creative studio and network of podcasts, go to mission.org. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every manager knows that when you implement fresh systems, new requirements, or updated protocols... employees usually aren’t ready to conform right away.Nowhere is this more true than in fleet safety.Managing safety and mitigating risk isn’t easy, and it’s even harder when your company’s cultures and mindsets aren’t open to those changes.As longtime CEO of Jetco Delivery and now Executive VP of The GTI Group, Brian Fielkow has decades of experience not only leading and running fleets, but helping transform fleets inside out. And as Brian shares today, creating a culture that promotes safety and accountability starts with the people behind the wheel, not just the technology under the hood.On today’s episode, Brian talks about what it means to build a safety culture, how to empower drivers through that culture, and technology’s role in it all. Plus, be sure to stay tuned to learn the weirdest item Brian’s ever had to deliver.To continue the conversation,  please contact Brian at [email protected] or feel free to connect with him on LinkedIn.---The Fleet is brought to you by our friends at Lytx. Whether you manage a fleet of five vehicles or 5,000 – Lytx is here to help. Lytx fleet dash cams are powered by best in class machine vision and artificial intelligence designed to help commercial fleets and drivers operate more safely, efficiently, and profitably.Go to Lytx.com/thefleet to learn more today.---The Fleet is created by the team at Mission. To learn more about our creative studio and network of podcasts, go to mission.org. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One of the most pressing challenges facing fleets is safety on the road. That’s why today, we’ve invited on a man with an extensive background in dealing with the problem of distracted driving - first as a police officer enforcing the laws of the road and second as a lieutenant working to mitigate distracted driving among his officers.Today’s guest is Michael Crabb, a Lieutenant of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, where he heads the Traffic Enforcement Section and Government & Legislative Affairs Unit.Mike has been with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office for over 30 years, but it wasn’t until the last few years that he began implementing technology to help his officers avoid the same distractions their civilian counterparts do.Today, Mike shares his experiences rolling out new systems of safety management with his officers, some of the shocking things he realized about his own driving habits after doing so, and the results he and his office are now seeing after widespread adaptation.---The Fleet is brought to you by our friends at Lytx. Whether you manage a fleet of five vehicles or 5,000 – Lytx is here to help. Lytx fleet dash cams are powered by best in class machine vision and artificial intelligence designed to help commercial fleets and drivers operate more safely, efficiently, and profitably.Go to Lytx.com/thefleet to learn more today.---The Fleet is created by the team at Mission. To learn more about our creative studio and network of podcasts, go to mission.org. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to The Fleet, the #1 industry podcast for fleet managers and their teams.Whether your fleet is five vehicles or five thousand, a family-owned construction firm, a local landscaping business, or a nationwide bus service, The Fleet will keep you in touch with the latest technology and people innovating in fleet management today.You'll hear conversations with leading industry experts, drivers on the frontlines, and executives across the country. Whether you’re in safety, operations, HR, or the corner office, each episode of The Fleet equips managers with the knowledge, technological insights, industry updates, news, and trends they need to manage fleets safely and cost-effectively. New episodes release every Wednesday. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.The Fleet is created by Mission.org and brought to you by Lytx. Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.