The Straight Talk on Fleet
The Straight Talk on Fleet
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.
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.
May 9, 2024
36 min
EP 43 | Driving Innovation: Insights from IntelliShift's New CEO
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. 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 barriers to change.
Mar 1, 2024
39 min
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 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 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 barriers to change.
Jan 9, 2024
32 min
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. 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 operation’s leader can use to drive safety and efficiency in their own organizations. 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 barriers to change.
Dec 4, 2023
38 min
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 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 you’re in currently, you’ll walk away with something that will help you think differently about the impacts of successful route management for your fleet and organization. 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 barriers to change.
Nov 8, 2023
35 min
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 used as a living, breathing document. Erin shares what fleet, safety and operations leader should expect from supplier partners as it relates to building an ROI model that will them up to win inside their organizations using the right inputs, data and information. 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 barriers to change.
Oct 5, 2023
21 min
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 platform enables vehicles to autonomously initiate, validate and complete payments for services such as tolls, fuels, parking, and more. In this episode, Erin and Matt will talk about the challenges that fleet leaders face with payment solutions, fuel management programs and more. The good news is that there are some great solutions to help eliminate some of these challenges so that fleet and operations leaders can focus on more strategic goals and initiatives! 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 barriers to change. In this episode, Erin and Matt will talk about the challenges that fleet leaders face with payment solutions, fuel management programs and more. The good news is that there are some great solutions to help eliminate some of these challenges so that fleet and operations leaders can focus on more strategic goals and initiatives!
Sep 21, 2023
44 min
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 all of her content together. Erin calls the fleet community to action as well by asking for more engagement, best practice sharing, comments and suggestions. Enjoy this recap of the Straight Talk on Fleet podcast, like, comment, share, and subscribe wherever you find your favorite content! 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 barriers to change.
Sep 21, 2023
14 min
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