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Explore the latest trends, insights, and expert discussions in fleet management with Automotive Fleet's podcast series. From industry-leading interviews to in-depth analyses, each episode is designed to keep fleet professionals informed and ahead of the curve. Stay tuned for practical tips and innovative strategies that drive success in today’s fleet operations

  1. JAN 20

    CES 2026 Up Close: Autonomy, Robots, & the Line Between Hype and Reality

    In this episode of Automotive Fleet’s State of the Fleet Industry video series, Chris Brown sits down with auto industry analyst and media veteran Charlie Vogelheim to break down the fleet-relevant takeaways from CES 2026. From autonomous vehicles and driverless trucks to robotics, AI, and next-generation batteries, Vogelheim shares what stood out on the show floor. He highlights where real progress is being made and where concepts remain years away from commercial viability. 🧭 Key topics include: • Why CES has become the mobility industry’s most important event • How AI is reshaping vehicles, factories, and fleet operations • The current reality of autonomous cars, robotaxis, and driverless trucks • Battery and energy innovations that could redefine fleet electrification • What fleet managers should watch — and what remains hype 📰 Make sure you're signed up for the AF newsletter so you don't miss another State of the Fleet Industry video ➡ https://bob.dragonforms.com/loading.d... 🚗 Visit Automotive Fleet for more fleet industry content ➡ https://www.automotive-fleet.com 🎧 Prefer to listen? Check out the State of the Fleet Industry podcast! State of the Fleet Industry on: Apple Podcasts ➡ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify ➡ https://open.spotify.com/show/6UwWmKI...

    11 min

  2. 12/12/2025

    Auto Driveaway’s Rodney Ruth: How Tech is Transforming & Disrupting Vehicle Logistics

    In this episode of Automotive Fleet’s State of the Fleet Industry video series, ‪@Auto-Driveaway‬ President and CEO Rodney Ruth joins Chris Brown to break down how fleet vehicle transport and logistics are changing — and what it means for fleets and FMCs. Ruth explains how customer expectations for real-time visibility, tighter timelines, and centralized fleet management are driving new technology investments. He also compares brokers, tech platforms, gig-style models, and driveaway services, and why he believes a combination of technology plus human support is essential for complex moves and added services. The conversation closes with a look ahead at the next three to five years, including EV transport challenges, added services like storage, reconditioning, licensing and titling, and why being “the eyes and ears on the ground” will matter even more as fleets keep vehicles longer and redeploy them more frequently. 🧭 Topics discussed: How technology and customer expectations have reshaped the vehicle transport landscapeWhy fleets are centralizing logistics and what that means for communication and visibilityThe differences between brokers, pure tech platforms, gig-style delivery, and driveaway servicesThe importance of added services: storage, detailing, damage handling, recalls, licensing, and titlingHow changing utilization patterns and redeployments are affecting demand for relocation servicesThe impact of EVs on transport, safety, and service needs over the next 3–5 years 📰 Make sure you're signed up for the AF newsletter so you don't miss another State of the Fleet Industry video ➡ https://bob.dragonforms.com/loading.d... 🚗 Visit Automotive Fleet for more fleet industry content ➡ https://www.automotive-fleet.com 🎧 Prefer to listen? Check out the State of the Fleet Industry podcast! State of the Fleet Industry on: Apple Podcasts ➡ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify ➡ https://open.spotify.com/show/6UwWmKI...

    11 min

  3. 12/12/2025

    Ted Cannis on the Fleet Shakeout Ahead

    This Automotive Fleet on the Move episode takes viewers to the 2025 Fleet Forward Conference’s closing keynote, where Ted Cannis cut through the noise around electrification, tariffs, and technology hype to focus on what’s ahead for fleets. The former head of Ford Pro sat down with Automotive Fleet’s Chris Brown at the conference to discuss his experience leading EV programs, navigating Wall Street expectations, and working with major fleets in New York and around the world. Cannis shared how every fleet must build its own playbook rather than follow retail trends.🧭 Key Takeaways Include: Understanding internal needs to identify fleet gaps. Using data and scorecards to manage partners. Bringing in expertise for safety, maintenance, and telematics. Presenting ROI-driven cases to senior leadership. Preparing for specialized roles in a tech-driven fleet. What Cannis had to say: • 00:00–03:40 — Fleet vs Retail Realities• 03:40–07:00 — Tariffs & Supply Chain Volatility• 07:00–11:00 — EV Reset & Slowed Model Redesigns• 11:00–15:18 — Electricity Costs & Fleet Charging Economics• 15:18–17:15 — China Lessons: Charging & Policy• 17:15–21:10 — What Software-Defined Vehicles Mean• 21:10–24:20 — ADAS, Alcohol Detection & Cybersecurity• 24:20–28:04 — Connected Ecosystems & Telematics• 28:04–35:44 — Global Competition & the 12–18 Month Outlook📰 Make sure you're signed up for the AF newsletter so you don't miss another State of the Fleet Industry video ➡ https://bob.dragonforms.com/loading.d... 🚗 Visit Automotive Fleet for more fleet industry content ➡ https://www.automotive-fleet.com 🎧 Prefer to listen? Check out the State of the Fleet Industry podcast! State of the Fleet Industry on: Apple Podcasts ➡ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify ➡ https://open.spotify.com/show/6UwWmKI...

    36 min

  4. 12/12/2025

    Dean Norris Takes the Fleet Challenge

    This special Automotive Fleet On the Move episode takes convened at the 2025 Fleet Forward Conference in San Diego, where Chris Brown of Automotive Fleet sits down with actor Dean Norris to see whether he has what it takes to become an “honorary member” of the fleet community. Norris, known for Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and over a hundred roles across TV and film, talks about the vehicles he drove on set, his memories growing up around cars, and how running his own bar and restaurant gave him a new appreciation for keeping things moving. After a series of lighthearted questions, we reveal whether he’s officially fleet-worthy.📰 Make sure you're signed up for the AF newsletter so you don't miss another State of the Fleet Industry video ➡ https://bob.dragonforms.com/loading.d... 🚗 Visit Automotive Fleet for more fleet industry content ➡ https://www.automotive-fleet.com 🎧 Prefer to listen? Check out the State of the Fleet Industry podcast! State of the Fleet Industry on: Apple Podcasts ➡ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify ➡ https://open.spotify.com/show/6UwWmKI...

    5 min

  5. 12/12/2025

    Stop Fraud in Its Tracks: How AI Can Save You Millions

    Fuel card fraud is accelerating, from misuse and first-party scams to sophisticated phishing and account takeovers. The cost of fraud is speeding up, too. In fact, fraud can consume up to 20% of your annual fleet spend. It’s time to take control. Join WEX’s leading product and fraud experts for How AI-Powered Fraud Prevention Saves Fleets Money, a free webinar revealing how artificial intelligence and telematics data can revolutionize your fleet’s fraud protection. This webinar will teach you how to: 1) Catch fraud in real time, before it hits your bottom line.2) Integrate telematics into your fraud protection to verify purchases in eta into clear, actionable insights.5) Tune in to discover how AI-powered fleet tools can cut fraud losses by up to 25%, block 32% more fraudulent transactions than other tools, and keep your drivers and your operations moving.Move into the fast lane against fraud. Watch How AI-Powered Fraud Prevention Saves Fleets Money to speed up your fleet’s fraud protection. 🚗 Visit Automotive Fleet for more fleet industry content ➡ https://www.automotive-fleet.com 🤝 Follow and connect with Automotive Fleet on social media! Connect with Automotive Fleet on LinkedIn ➡   / automotive-fleet   Like Automotive Fleet on Facebook ➡   / automotivefleet   Follow Automotive Fleet on Twitter ➡   / automotivefleet

    1h 13m

  6. 12/12/2025

    ZM Trucks CEO on Building a U.S. Commercial EV Brand

    Joost de Vries, CEO of ‪@ZMTrucks‬ , discusses the company’s U.S. entry strategy, product lineup, and how it will stand out in the crowded electric truck market.In this episode of Automotive Fleet’s On the Move, we sit down with Joost de Vries, CEO of ZM Trucks, a new player bringing commercial EV trucks to the U.S. market. From their global roots to their North American ambitions, de Vries explains how ZM Trucks plans to deliver reliable, purpose-built EVs that fleets can adopt today.We cover topics like product development, charging solutions, fleet partnerships, and how ZM is preparing for the competitive landscape ahead. If you want to know where the EV truck market is headed — and how a new brand intends to carve its niche — this conversation is for you.🧭 Key Takeaways Why ZM Trucks chose the U.S. market and how they’re positioning themselves against established OEMs.The company’s first commercial EV models and their target fleet applications.Insights into production, supply chain, and manufacturing strategies.How ZM Trucks is addressing fleet concerns around charging, range, and total cost of ownership.The importance of partnerships with fleets and dealers in ZM’s go-to-market plan.Broader perspective on the future of EV adoption in the commercial trucking space.📰 Make sure you're signed up for the AF newsletter so you don't miss another State of the Fleet Industry video ➡ https://bob.dragonforms.com/loading.d... 🚗 Visit Automotive Fleet for more fleet industry content ➡ https://www.automotive-fleet.com 🎧 Prefer to listen? Check out the State of the Fleet Industry podcast! State of the Fleet Industry on: Apple Podcasts ➡ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify ➡ https://open.spotify.com/show/6UwWmKI...

    6 min

  7. 12/12/2025

    Will 2026 Be Another Tough Year for Fleet Budgets?

    In the latest episode of Automotive Fleet on the Move, recorded at Holman Drive in Miami Beach, Chris Brown sits down with Ed Powell, director of consulting services at Holman, to take stock of the fleet environment as the industry moves into 2026. Powell describes the moment as a mix of stability and continued disruption: ordering has normalized, but cost pressures, tariffs, and talent shortages remain in play. Used-vehicle values are also firming again as new-vehicle prices climb past $50,000 and tight model-year supply continues to constrain the pipeline. Powell expects 2026 to bring further stabilization and possibly increases in resale values. He also stresses that technology and communication will be critical tools for navigating another potentially turbulent year. Key Takeaways: • Ordering and allocations have stabilized, but tariffs and parts inflation continue to push repair costs higher. • Operating-cost inflation is easing from recent peaks but remains well above pre-pandemic norms. • Used-vehicle prices are rebounding as new-vehicle MSRPs hit record highs and late-model supply stays thin. • 2026 could bring modest resale-value increases as lease returns normalize. • AI tools, PM compliance tech, and embedded safety systems offer the strongest near-term ROI. • Fleet managers should expand planning horizons and communicate early to manage rising KPIs and budget risk. 📰 Make sure you're signed up for the AF newsletter so you don't miss another State of the Fleet Industry video ➡ https://bob.dragonforms.com/loading.d... 🚗 Visit Automotive Fleet for more fleet industry content ➡ https://www.automotive-fleet.com 🎧 Prefer to listen? Check out the State of the Fleet Industry podcast! State of the Fleet Industry on: Apple Podcasts ➡ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify ➡ https://open.spotify.com/show/6UwWmKI...

    5 min
  8. Inside Hyundai's Fleet Strategy

    09/25/2025

    Inside Hyundai's Fleet Strategy

    In this episode of State of the Fleet Industry, Chris Brown talks with John Wegman, executive director of Hyundai Motor America Fleet, about how Hyundai is positioning itself in the fleet market. The conversation explores the company’s growing presence with commercial and government buyers, the product mix that is driving interest, and how Hyundai is structuring dealer and technology support to better serve fleets. We cover:  Current areas of fleet activity across commercial and government segments.Model mix and why sedans remain in the portfolio alongside hybrids/EVs.The Hyundai Business Network pilot and what participating dealers are expected to provide.Standard safety features at base trims and how packaging is structured.Connected-vehicle functions available through Blue Link, including alerting options.Recent fleet volume trends and delivery timing considerations.Near-term focus areas and open questions around future products (e.g., trucks/vans).Learn more on ⁠www.automotive-fleet.com⁠!

    10 min
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Explore the latest trends, insights, and expert discussions in fleet management with Automotive Fleet's podcast series. From industry-leading interviews to in-depth analyses, each episode is designed to keep fleet professionals informed and ahead of the curve. Stay tuned for practical tips and innovative strategies that drive success in today’s fleet operations

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  • Creator
    Automotive Fleet
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    163
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