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In this 43rd episode of The Straight Talk on Fleet, Erin interviews IntelliShift’s new CEO, Henry Popplewell. Henry comes to IntelliShift with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Erin and Henry cover everything from Henry’s background, why he came to IntelliShift, how IntelliShift stands out in the industry against its competitors, to insights into fleet industry trend and innovations. Henry shares about IntelliShift’s Mission to Zero Accidents and the impact it is having on customer results. Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Also, connect with Erin on LinkedIn ..read more

The Straight Talk on Fleet is a brand new podcast 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. The goal is to get to the bottom of how leaders can break down the silos of information that stand between them and the ability to run a safe, efficient and sustainable fleet. To accelerate change management and use real-time, accurate data to drive massive efficiencies across fleet-focused business processes. And to elevate fleet ..read more

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 on how to build and execute a winning fleet program. Most importantly, they will dig into that KPIs fleet manager should be using to ensure their own programs are a success. Key topics include: Optimizing fleet operations Leveraging technology Engaging driver safety and compliance Be sure to subscribe ..read more

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, processes, data and more. All shared in a fun and interactive environment at the fleet industry’s top fleet management conference. For a deep dive on fleet safety and building safety culture in your organization, watch or listen to episode 10 of the Straight Talk on Fleet podcast found here: https://int ..read more

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 the SVP of Client Relations and Sales at Wheels, Inc. and comes with many years of fleet industry knowledge and expertise. Wheels is one of the largest fleet management companies in North America, Wheels features a portfolio of 800,000 vehicles under management across the continent. Erin and La ..read more

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 and advancement. To talk about how NAFA supports this idea, Erin hosts Bill Schankel, CEO of NAFA Fleet Management Association. Fleet Professionals can expect to hear how to take advantage of what NAFA has to offer to enhance their careers, and much more. Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you g ..read more

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. Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. This episode promises to deliver pro tips, stories and great conversation from two of the industry’s top fleet leaders. Sharon shares her secrets to success that any fleet, safety and o ..read more

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 and customer service, seamlessly adapting to the everyday challenges they encounter. Matt and Erin dig into the topic of route optimization for fleets. Successful routing can increase safety and efficiency for your fleet, drive compliance and extend vehicle life and much more. So, no matter what camp yo ..read more