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Erin Gilchrist I am excited to start a new chapter in my career, as the VP of Fleet Evangelism at IntelliShift.

I know firsthand the challenges that fleet managers face each day. Now I want to give back to the fleet community by offering my insights and experiences.

10/07/2024

"I have been very impressed with this company because they built it from the ground up with safety in mind." - Wayne Westerholm, CAFM

LAST BUT NOT LEAST! Up next on Straight Talk on Fleet Live from I&E is Wayne, dropping ♨ tips on & and safety!

Link to the full episode below in the comments to hear what these have shared on:
1. Top initiatives for the next 12 - 24 months
2. Tips for building a true culture of safety

Thanks again to all of you for sharing your "Uncensored Tips from the Trenches!"
Bob Mossing, Larissa Clinard, CAFM, Phil Moser, Jennifer Pemberton, David Hayward, MBA, CAFM and Wayne Westerholm, CAFM



NAFA Fleet Management Association & IntelliShift

19/06/2024

Are these 3 things on your radar?

Up next on Straight Talk on Fleet live from NAFA I&E 2024...

Fleet Managers! Listen to these from Larissa Clinard, CAFM of Ahern who has her finger on the pulse of fleet management!

⭐ Refreshing the fleet
⭐ Revamping telematics and fleet safety
⭐ Electrification

SHARE YOUR TOP INITIATIVES BELOW!

Link to the below in the comments!

18/06/2024

"When you execute on that decision, you already have buy-in..." -JP

from NAFA is Jennifer Pemberton from Alsco Uniforms dropping some 🔥 tips on socializing with drivers and building !

What are your top priorities over the next 12 - 24 months? Drop you comments below and help fleet leaders their careers here on !

Look for the link to the full episode from NAFA Fleet Management Association's booth at I&E 2024!

14/06/2024

NEXT UP? David Hayward, MBA, CAFM!

"Everyone can have a voice, but in a structured way... "

Well said, David! Check out from episode 49, live from NAFA's booth at I&E 2024! David shares some 🔥 tips on building a culture of safety in your organizations!

If you don't have a culture of safety in your organization, one where is on the same page regarding safe work practice with policies, tools, technology, scorecards, reports, alerts and analytics to boot, then you likely need to go back to the drawing board!

13/06/2024

💥 HASHTAG FLEET BOSSES!💥

I had a great time interviewing some of the industries best at NAFA's I & E 2024! Check out these tips from the !

1st up: Bob Mossing sharing his thoughts on .

Link to the full episode in the comments where you'll hear from 5 seasoned fleet professionals from I&E! Each fleet manager shared who they are, what they do, what they are working on now and in the near future, and lastly, gave their perspective on driving safety culture in their fleet and organizations.

The centered around:
⭐ Top-down leadership approach
⭐ Safety tools and technology
⭐ Driver involvement and adoption strategies

Thank you for this opportunity to host my podcast from your amazing booth this year!

11/06/2024

National Safety Month is upon us! ⏱️

But is your safety culture more of a or or a lived ?

Does safety truly permeate every corner of your organization, from the office to the open road?

Tune into the FIRST CLIP of Podcast #10 where I define culture...

Want the full to building a thriving safety culture? Link to full episode in the comments and I'll unpack the concept of safety culture and its on your !

20/01/2024

🌟 It really comes down to ...

It's all about and when navigating your industry. Joining an association can connect professionals with the right people and resources to enhance their career and job success.

In episode 41 of , Bill and I talk about the impact association membership can have on the of fleet, safety and operations leaders.

Find the link to the full episode below in the comments and share your success stories there too!

Organizations allowing crude oil prices and/or the ever-fluctuating pump prices to dictate how they manage their fuel, g...
25/10/2023

Organizations allowing crude oil prices and/or the ever-fluctuating pump prices to dictate how they manage their fuel, green, and sustainability programs have their heads in the sand!

There are SO MANY things in our control to help us gracefully ride the waves of market volatility.

Stop chasing your tail and implement sound and sustainable practices that will continue to reduce risk and cost in your fleet, despite market conditions of all shapes and sizes.

All week I'll be posting clips from that address this topic. This clip from episode 13 on fuel management gets us started! Link to the clip in the comments!

Tune in, share your thoughts and ideas, help build this community that elevates the careers of fleet, safety and operations leaders in our industry!

09/09/2023

What's your favorite episode?!

I've absolutely loved sharing learnings from my career so far in fleet management, hosting great guests, talking about hard things but my favorite episode, episode 22 on building safety culture! Many of you know that safety is my favorite topic followed closely by customer experience, episode 25.

Next week I'll post a poll where you can vote for what you want to hear about on my podcast!

Links below in the comments to episode 35 and Straight Talk on Fleet podcast!

31/08/2023

LET'S CELEBRATE 35 EPISODES!

In this 35th episode of the Straight Talk on Fleet podcast, I celebrate how far I've come in being a new podcaster and influencer in the fleet and safety industry! I share the mission and pillars of the podcast, recaps some of the hot topics covered so far, and the three themes that tie all of my content together. I also call the fleet community to action 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!

14/08/2023

We have ONE JOB BEHIND THE WHEEL...



Join me, The Kiefer Foundation, Steven Kiefer, Tom Brady, IntelliShift and many others raising awareness in the fleet community and worldwide to ELIMINATE crashes.

We know that alone isn't enough, so listen to the full podcast to hear about how and help round out efforts in the fight against crashes caused by distracted drivers. (full episode link below in the comments).

Help spread the word and this !

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kieferfoundation_distracteddriving-justdrive-arrivealive-activity-7080224629725802496-Qx73?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

IntelliShift

08/08/2023

DISTRACTED DRIVING STATISTICS ARE GROSSLY UNDERREPORTED.

What we know now is that at least 10 people die in every day. What we also know is that this is underreported. Watch this second clip from episode 24 of the Straight Talk on Fleet to learn more.

In my opinion, fleet, risk and operations leaders, along with their organizations have an OBLIGATION to address and eliminate these behaviors. PERIOD. Let's stop this !

⭐ Awareness

⭐ Technology

⭐ Policy and compliance

⭐ Safety culture

Listen or watch the full episode with Steven Kiefer by clicking the link below in the comments.

04/08/2023

Check out my latest podcast titled: Interview with a Recovering Distracted Driver

Join me for the 34th episode of Straight Talk on Fleet. In this special episode, I host Steven Kiefer, Founder and President of The Kiefer Foundation, founded in honor of the legacy of Mitchel Kiefer, Steve’s son. Mitchel lost his life in a distracted driving crash on September 19, 2016.

In this episode, Steve and I talk about , Steve’s loss story, and the goals of the foundation. The of the Kiefer Foundation is to end distracted driving and all associated traffic deaths and injuries and focuses on three to support its mission: , , and . Erin and Steve will dig into each of the pillars and share how the can !

This initial clip gets us started but look forward to more over the coming weeks and beyond! This topic is always HOT but especially during the most dangerous time on US roadways between Memorial and Labor Day holidays.

Find the link to the full episode below in the comments.

03/08/2023

WHAT EXACTLY IS DISTRACTED DRIVING?

Actually, it's many things and really anything that is not JUST DRIVING!

This second clip from our live episode on really begs the question... How do we define distraction so we can adequately monitor and manage it?

I was lucky enough to have Nancy Murray and some other fleet professionals join this and share their perspectives... see the link to the full episode in the comments.

your thoughts below:
What do you consider distracted driving?
How are you building a "just drive zone" in the cabs of your fleet vehicles?

IntelliShift

09/07/2023

Erica was 15 pedals from her front door, turning the corner to the rest of her life, when she was struck by a distracted driver.

Fleet community,

IT. IS. TIME. FOR. CHANGE.

In this 2nd clip from episode 32 of the Straight Talk on Fleet, Shelley shares the details of the crash that took her daughter Erica's life.

In this special episode, I host Shelley Forney. Shelley is a Motivational Awareness Safety Speaker who lost her 9-year-old daughter Erica to a distracted driving crash. Find the link to the full episode below in the comments.

30/06/2023

New episode with Shelley Forney! This episode is raw, heartbreaking and a for our industry!

Join me for the 32nd episode of Straight Talk on Fleet podcast. In this special episode, I host Shelley Forney. Shelley is a Motivational Awareness Safety Speaker who lost her 9-year-old daughter Erica to a distracted driving crash.

In this episode, we talk about distracted driving, Shelley’s loss story, the behind the problem and much more! Learn about cognitive distraction, some staggering statistics and to end distracted driving for you, your family, your organizations and our industry!

Find the link to the full episode below in the comments.

20/06/2023

Kimberly ANSWERED AN AD IN THE PAPER to land her first fleet job!

Goes to show you how long this amazing human has been managing fleets! Join us for a great convo covering driver safety & compliance, technology, KPI's and more! Find the link to the full episode below in the comments!

In this second clip from episode 31 of The Straight Talk on Fleet podcast, Kimberly shares her "How I got into Fleet story."

19/06/2023

New episode with Kimberly Fisher!

Join us for a conversation about fleet safety, efficiency and much more. Link to the full episode in the comments.

In this first clip from episode 31, Kimberly shares that when thinking about the right tech, you must understand your organization's needs.

09/06/2023

Get on a MISSION TO ZERO ACCIDENTS!

In this second clip from my time with Fleet Safety Geeks at NAFA, we talk about how preparing safety and efficiency data visualizations will gain buy-in!

Listen to this short but sweet episode for more on fleet safety and data stewardship! (link below in comments)

02/06/2023

THIS WAS SO MUCH FUN!

Thanks to the Fleet Safety Geeks for this opportunity to discuss my favorite topic, SAFETY!

Key takeaways from this clip from the 7-minute episode from NAFA:
1. Integrating fleet data in one platform breeds guaranteed success in fleet management
2. If you don't have a partner who can help you surface critical insights every day, you cannot tackle issue, get ahead and run the safest and most efficient fleets.

Period.

Listen to this short episode for more on these topics! (link below in comments)

23/05/2023

Continuous learning is an absolute must in fleet management!

In this 3rd clip from Episode 29 of The Straight Talk on Fleet, David talks about how getting his CAFM certification was a game-changer. And as promised in this clip, you'll also find the link below to the NAFA website to learn more about how to obtain your CAFM!

Click the link in the comments to watch this "podcast short" we filmed at NAFA with David Hayward!

19/05/2023

David shares what he might tell his younger fleet manager self!

In this 2nd clip from my interview with David at NAFA, I asked him what he might go back and tell his newby fleet manager self, knowing what he knows now...

A couple of key points here:
Data is the most critical aspect of fleet management
Be prepared for mergers and acquisitions

I know full well how important both of these topics are in managing fleets and suppliers! Happy to chat more about these topics with you. DM me!

Link to the full episode below in the comments!

18/05/2023

Once you get into the fleet industry, you never leave!

IN THIS NEW EPISODE from The Straight Talk on Fleet podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing David Hayward, Global Fleet and Procurement Leader at ABM.

In this first clip from the podcast, David shares his “How I got into Fleet” story! Watch or listen to the full "podcast short" filmed at NAFA I&E 2023 from the Wheels coffee lounge.

Link to the full episode below in the comments! You'll hear David share tips for fleet leaders that are innovative and solutions-oriented.

10/05/2023

"GET PAST THE HEADLINES!"

In this clip from episode 28 of Straight Talk on Fleet, Laura shares what is top-of-mind for fleet leaders.

It's no surprise that electrification what the first thing we covered. No matter where you are on the journey, you're likely on the journey.

Listen to this clip to hear more about how Wheels advises its clients and the many things to consider in the electrification space.

For me, having great data, in one place that tells a story is the perfect start to identifying the vehicles in your fleet that could be replaced with EVs.

Share where you are on the EV journey and some of the roadblocks you're facing!

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05/05/2023

Some great advice from a seasoned fleet industry leader!

SO MANY NUGGETS in this clip from episode 28 of The Straight Talk on Fleet, where I interview Laura Jozwiak of Wheels, Inc.

If you're new to the industry (OR NOT):
- Know what you DON'T know
- Get out there
- Get involved
- Be open
- Every day is different
- Change is rapid
- There are loads of data! Find a partner to help you steward it to bring the valuable insights you need!
- GIVE BACK!

So... what got you here will NOT take you there! WHERE IS THERE? Well, it's ever-changing and safety and efficiency for your fleets is a journey, not a destination!

Join the convo here on The Straight Talk on Fleet! We need your voice, questions, insights, experiences, stories, challenges, and solutions! OK, WELL, everything that the outstanding leaders in our industry have to give, take, share, etc.

03/05/2023

It's so fun when I get to interview a fleet industry rock star!

New episode folks! "Live from NAFA with Wheels, Inc.’s Laura Jozwiak"

In this 28th episode of The Straight Talk on Fleet podcast, I interviewed my 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, in case you're new to the industry.

Laura is the SVP of Client Relations and Sales at Wheels, Inc., with many years of fleet industry knowledge and expertise. Wheels is one of North America's largest fleet management companies and features a portfolio of 800,000 vehicles under management across the continent.

In this first clip from the full episode, Laura shares her journey into the fleet industry!

In the full episode (link below in comments), we dig into the following topics and much more!
1. How Laura got into fleet management
2. Advice Laura would offer new fleet leaders coming into the fleet industry
3. Top-of-mind challenges for fleet leaders/clients of Wheels and some solutions they are working on together

Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Also, connect with me on LI! 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!

01/05/2023

Find a partner who understands your fleet and uses data to drive action, analytics, trending, and recommendations!

The right partnerships for your fleet maintenance program (really ALL of your programs) are critical to success.
- Know your business, priorities, vision
- Use data to bring ideas for improvement
- Help you predict the future to increase safety, efficiency and uptime

Watch or listen to the full episode to learn about how to create a preventative, proactive and predictive maintenance program for your fleet! (link below in the comments)

27/04/2023

THE RIGHT TECH STACK IS THE GATEWAY TO MANAGING THE SAFEST AND MOST EFFICIENT FLEETS!

In this 28th episode of The Straight Talk on Fleet (link to full episode below in comments), I hosted Straight Talk Live with an audience of fleet professionals coming together on the topic of fleet maintenance.

In this clip, we focus on the importance of having the right tech stack to prop up a successful preventative, proactive and predictive fleet maintenance program. Some elements include:
- Telematics
- Digital inspections
- Driver apps
- Fleet intelligence platform

These elements, along with other core components like organizational buy-in and solid policies, will drive down costs while increasing uptime and driver safety!

24/04/2023

NEW EPISODE ALERT! 📣

Title: Straight Talk Live on Maintenance: Futureproof Your Fleet

In this episode of The Straight Talk on Fleet (link to full episode below in comments), I hosted Straight Talk Live with an audience of fleet professionals coming together on the topic of fleet maintenance. In this recording from the live podcast, I share the present and future states of fleet maintenance. You can expect valuable insights and real-world examples. In this podcast, you will learn the following:

1. A framework for a successful fleet maintenance program
2. How to be proactive and predictive in your approach
3. Some live Q&A from fleet leaders who attended the session

In this first clip from the full episode, I'll share the 5 key elements of a successful fleet vehicle maintenance program
with a focus on the first, which is gaining organizational buy-in to drive top-down leadership!

Please share your own challenges and successes as it relates to fleet vehicle maintenance! We are all in this together!

11/04/2023

Mike literally stumbled across NAFA!

In this clip from episode 26, Mike shares how he came across a NAFA I&E early in his career as a fleet manager... and what has transpired since.

The good news, not much has changed! NAFA is still the collaborative, helpful, friendly place we've all come to love and respect! For new fleet managers, NAFA is a great place to start networking and learning. Ping me if you have any questions!

WE LOVE FLEET!

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