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The #1 podcast for fleet managers and their teams. From electrification and autonomous vehicles to safety, sustainability, and global supply chains, host Chris Brandt brings you the people, trends, and technologies shaping the future of fleet management today.

  1. Vehicle Design Is the Bottleneck of EVs

    5 HR AGO

    Vehicle Design Is the Bottleneck of EVs

    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 Change 1:20 Will Graylin is Reinventing the Wheel for Fleets 3:55 The Fleet EV Problem (Last-Mile + Charging) 11:30 Fleet Electrification Needs Systems Thinking 14:10 Smart Wheels Explained 18:00 Modular EV Architecture 22:10 Accessibility and New Fleet Use Cases 24:25 Why OEMs Struggle to Change 28:20 The Model T Lesson for EVs 32:10 What Fleet Managers Should Evaluate 35:30 EV Charging as the Bottleneck 38:00 Safety, Visibility, and Vehicle Size 41:10 EV Fleet Ownership and Business Models 45:00 Electrification-as-a-Service (EASE) 46:05 Go Loop and Community Fleets 49:35 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.

    53 min
  2. How the RIGHT Data Changes Driver Behavior (And Saves Lives!)

    6 JAN

    How the RIGHT Data Changes Driver Behavior (And Saves Lives!)

    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 Fleets 1:05 Dominique Kwong Explains Safety Through Knowledge 5:08 Building Damon 6:28 Safety Systems in Action 12:08 When Software Becomes a Safety System 13:48 How Data Changes Driver Behavior Before Accidents Happen 18:08 Why Fleets Need Shared, Connected Data 23:48 The Last-Mile Problem and the Rise of Micro-Mobility Fleets 30:48 What Asia Gets Right About Mobility and Infrastructure 35:48 Gen Z, Shared Vehicles, and the End of Ownership 40:13 A Vehicle-Agnostic Safety Intelligence Platform 45:28 The Three Priorities for the Future of Fleet Safety 49:33 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.

    51 min
  3. Electric Aircraft Are Coming. But Is the Supply Chain Ready?

    09/12/2025

    Electric Aircraft Are Coming. But Is the Supply Chain Ready?

    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 Transform 1:33 Shail Oza Explains the Aviation Supply Chain 4:44 Standing Up a New Aircraft Fleet From Scratch 8:44 Real-Time Aircraft Data and Predictive Maintenance 12:25 24/7 Maintenance, Uptime, and Inventory Strategy 14:10 Pandemic Shocks, Tariffs, and Fragile Aviation Supply Chains 23:44 Data, Analytics, and Making Maintenance a Revenue Protector 29:49 Electric Aircraft, eVTOL, and the Next Wave of Fleets 35:50 Drones, Zipline, and Last-Mile Delivery by Air 40:05 Vertiports, Backyard Launchpads, and New Infrastructure 44:25 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.

    47 min
  4. Are Cities Dying? How Urban Design Shapes Mobility

    18/11/2025

    Are Cities Dying? How Urban Design Shapes Mobility

    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 Die 1:30 Why Urban Areas Still Matter 3:48 How Modern Cities Are Formed From Industrial Roots 8:24 The Cost of Old Urban Planning 10:55 Path Dependence - You Can’t Just Create a Tech City 16:29 How to Redefine Your City - Urban Comeback Stories 20:25 Remote Work and the Future of Cities 27:30 Third Spaces and Workplaces Beyond the Office 32:24 Human-Centric Streets and Urban Mobility Fleets 39:26 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.

    55 min
  5. How to Use Driver Data to Turn Fleet Chaos Into Analytics Opportunity

    11/11/2025

    How to Use Driver Data to Turn Fleet Chaos Into Analytics Opportunity

    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 Chaos 1:00 From Finance to Fleet Leadership 2:40 Tariffs, AI, and Electrification 4:40 Leading Teams Through Uncertainty 6:10 Replacement Discipline and the Supply Chain Hangover 8:30 Leasing vs. Owning: The Five-Year Electricity Question 10:40 The Realities of Electrification 13:30 Tariffs, Politics, and the Next Market Cycle 16:20 AI, Analytics, and the 50 Percent Driver Factor 20:00 Safety Doesn’t Happen by Accident 25:20 Autonomy and the Road Ahead 33:20 Partnerships, AI Tools, and Accelerate Intelligence 42:00 Benchmarking and the Art of Possible 44:40 The Next Frontier of Fleet Efficiency 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.

    46 min
  6. Why Waiting for the EV Market Is a Mistake

    28/10/2025

    Why Waiting for the EV Market Is a Mistake

    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 Mistake 2:32 Alejandra Torres Explains the Procurement and Sustainability Connection 4:27 Building Trust and Partnerships Inside Procurement 9:54 How Transparency and Innovation Drive Supplier Success 11:07 AstraZeneca’s Carbon-Zero Goal and Global Fleet Transition 14:42 Making the EV Business Case With Finance and HR 17:23 Alejandra Torres on Getting Employees to Want EVs 20:54 Fixing Infrastructure Gaps and Charging Challenges in Latin America 24:33 Scaling EV Programs Regionally 30:10 What to Do or Avoid When Electrifying a Fleet 35:58 Holding Suppliers Accountable for Emissions and Certifications 40:06 Business Travel and Going Zero Print Without Losing Impact 45:35 How to Get to Carbon Zero 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.

    49 min
  7. Mobility as a Service (MaaS) Will Reshape Our Cities

    14/10/2025

    Mobility as a Service (MaaS) Will Reshape Our Cities

    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 Service 01:08 Rethinking Car Ownership Freedom 03:18 Ownership Problems and Shared Mobility Solutions 08:13 How Cities Will Drive the Mobility Revolution 13:31 The Future of Autonomous Fleets 17:51 Developing Regions Will Leapfrog Traditional Transit 23:36 Modern Transportation Starts Luxury Not Utility 33:43 MaaS Redefines Efficiency Past Transportation 40:04 Safety, Automation, and the MaaS Human Factor 46:35 Mobility as a Service Ecosystem 50:38 Mobility as a Service Policies 51:39 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.

    52 min
  8. Ex-BMW Exec Exposes The Reality of Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

    30/09/2025

    Ex-BMW Exec Exposes The Reality of Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

    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 Beiker 04:04 Current State of Electrification and Autonomy 06:40 Challenges in Infrastructure and Standardization 18:33 Public Perception and Safety Concerns 25:09 Future of Fleet Vehicles 27:05 Fleet Operations and Infrastructure 30:42 Hydrogen vs. Electric Vehicles 37:25 Global Advances in Battery Technology 40:51 Adoption of Autonomous Technology in Fleets 47:53 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.

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The #1 podcast for fleet managers and their teams. From electrification and autonomous vehicles to safety, sustainability, and global supply chains, host Chris Brandt brings you the people, trends, and technologies shaping the future of fleet management today.

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  • Years Active
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