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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.

17/06/2025

🚨 The of Summer are here!

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, teen driver fatalities spike. It's a season known for freedom — but also for preventable on our roads.

As fleet leaders, safety isn’t seasonal. We have an — and a responsibility — to keep this conversation alive and act decisively.

On the episode of Straight Talk on Fleet, I sat down with Steven Kiefer, Founder of The Kiefer Foundation, whose powerful story and advocacy are transforming distracted driving awareness into action.

Steve’s is personal — and . If you're a fleet professional, a parent, or someone who touches driver safety in any way, this conversation is one you can’t afford to miss.

👉 Watch the full episode or share this clip to help spread during these 100 days that matter most.

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13/06/2025

is the for your fleet program! - Stefano

In this 65th episode of , I sat down with Stefano Daneri, Fleet Ecosystem Strategist at Fleetio, to talk about a topic every fleet leader wrestles with: maintenance. And not just oil changes and tire rotations—we’re talking about building a , compliant, driver-first maintenance that actually works.

We broke down why so many fleets stay stuck in reactive mode, what “maintenance as a cost center” gets wrong, and how to start your program—from chaos to . You’ll hear real you can steal today, from digging into your last 10 breakdowns to getting drivers to speak up (and actually giving them a way to do it).

: A great maintenance program doesn’t just reduce downtime—it builds , retains talent, and maybe even lets you take a vacation.

Watch or listen here! Subscribe too to get alerted to new episodes!

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02/06/2025

"Be where your 👣 are!" - Danielle Cook

Being grounded, alert and present are valuable and critical to successful fleet leadership!

More 🔥 from Straight Talk on Fleet from NAFA I&E!

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27/05/2025

I just had to start with this clip!

"When you celebrate a clean inspection like it's the Super Bowl!" 🏆

It's Straight Talk on Fleet from NAFA I&E!

Thanks to NAFA Fleet Management Association for allowing us to record from the amazing NAFA booth at I&E 2025! AND thanks to my amazing guests, Bob Mossing, Maddie Knostman, Danielle Cook, Sara Burnam, and Mikhaila Baldwin!

What a treat! . . All in under 10 minutes each!

Find the wherever you'd like!

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06/05/2025

Are you in a with your fuel card program?! 🤬

I've been there!

Join me for of Straight Talk on Fleet with IntelliShift partner, Coast! Phil Mirisola and I chat on how to elevate your fueling program and eliminate the age-old headaches fleet managers have been tolerating!



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đź’ˇ Smarter fueling starts now... some   talk for fleet pros! â›˝ In this 63rd episode of  , I sit down with Phil Mirisola f...
17/04/2025

đź’ˇ Smarter fueling starts now... some talk for fleet pros! â›˝

In this 63rd episode of , I sit down with Phil Mirisola from Coast to dig into one of the biggest headaches in fleet management: programs.

We about the everyday — fuel card fraud, driver compliance, wasted time managing physical cards, and outdated tech that hasn’t evolved in decades. But it’s not all doom and gloom. We explore smarter, more modern solutions that give fleets real-time visibility, tighter security, and fewer administrative fires to put out. Spoiler: You don’t have to for the .

Whether you're of chasing down receipts or wondering why your driver filled up miles from the job site, this episode is for you. We'll walk through how , digital-first tools can give you back , , and .

🎧 Give it a listen—you’ll be glad you did!

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11/04/2025

📵PUT DOWN THE PHONE!📵

Tune into this conversation instead!🎙️🎧

In this informative 34th episode of Straight Talk on Fleet Podcast, Steve and I talk about distracted driving, Steve’s loss story, and the goals of the foundation.

The mission of The Kiefer Foundation is to end distracted driving and all associated traffic deaths and injuries and focuses on three pillars to support its mission:
🏛️ Awareness
🏛️ Technology
🏛️ Legislation

Check out the full episode with Steven Kiefer below!

👉 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e7u-6GXT
👉 Apple: https://lnkd.in/eD-zi6PM
👉 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eauSJNVa


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09/04/2025

🚛 If were classified like DUIs, we’d see thousands more deaths reported every year!

It's Distracted Driving Awareness Month and we're bringing the 🔥 🔥 on this critical and relevant .

Every fleet leader needs to hear this. Distracted driving isn’t just risky — it’s underreported, misunderstood, and still claiming lives daily. This month, we're confronting it head-on!

Check out the full episode with Steven Kiefer below!

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👉 Apple: https://lnkd.in/eD-zi6PM
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03/04/2025

For too long, women have faced barriers, both seen and unseen. But history is filled with examples of who expectations and the way for generations.

In this clip, we, four women in the fleet industry, share the historical figures who our own to break the glass ceiling.

Get ready to be – and women in history who have inspired you!

Another warm thank you to Sherry Calkins, Mikhaila Baldwin and Laura Jozwiak for joining me on podcast! You inspire us all!

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28/03/2025

Don't ever the power of !

Happy Women's History Month my friends! In this episode of Straight Talk on Fleet, Laura Jozwiak shares her "how I got into Fleet" story!

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26/03/2025

Who knew??

"I was really alone in that for a long time because I didn't know that there were these amazing networks of people." - Mikhaila

Mikhaila Baldwin shares her "how she got into fleet" story in this 2nd clip from !

Happy from ! This episode is packed with great tips and stories from like Mikhaila, Sherry & Laura!

, , , & join the conversation!

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