Automotive Fleet

Automotive Fleet
  • 3.0 (1)
  • BUSINESS
  • UPDATED SEMIWEEKLY

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. 4D AGO

    Can AI Really Make Fleet Drivers Safer?

    At ‪@Geotab‬ Connect 2026, Chris Brown of Automotive Fleet spoke with David Glines, Director of Product Management – Technology Products at Wheels about emerging technologies that are reshaping how fleets manage driver safety and data. Artificial intelligence is playing a major role in that shift. Instead of assigning generic safety training programs, new systems can analyze driver behavior and automatically generate personalized coaching and training modules tailored to individual drivers. Glines says these AI-powered tools can deliver targeted feedback in near real-time, helping drivers understand their behavior patterns and improve performance more effectively than traditional standardized courses. Glines also notes that interest in safety cameras has surged over the past year as costs decline and fleets increasingly recognize their value for improving driver behavior and reducing risk. However, he cautions that technology alone isn’t enough. Alerts and warnings inside the vehicle must be paired with ongoing coaching and support from safety managers to create lasting behavior change. (Note: The video identifies Wheels as Wheels, Inc., though the company now goes by Wheels.) 🧭 Key Takeaways: • The growing role of OEM connected vehicle data in fleet management • How AI is transforming driver safety training through personalized coaching • Why fleets are seeing increased demand for video telematics and in-cab cameras • The importance of pairing technology alerts with human coaching • How fleets must adapt driver communication strategies for changing workforce expectations • Turning fleet data into actionable insights that improve driver behavior and safety #ai #driversafety #connectedvehicles #telematics 📰 Make sure you're signed up for the AF newsletter so you don't miss another State of the Fleet Industry video ➡ Automotive Fleet Industry Newsletters 🚗 Visit Automotive Fleet for more fleet industry content ➡ Fleet News | Automotive Fleet

    9 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Driving Performance Across Trades Fleets:  Upfit Standardization Strategies and Best Practices

    When multi-location, multi-brand trades organizations — including those backed by private equity — inherit fleets, they can feel like a difficult-to-manage cost center. Here’s the solution: standardization. Standardizing vehicle selectors and upfit packages reduces costs and turns fleet operations from a source of complexity into a competitive advantage.  In this recorded webinar, you’ll learn: • Common spec'ing pitfalls that lead to added cost, downtime, and inefficiency • How to develop gold standard specs across diverse home services fleets • Upfitting best practices that improve safety and productivity • Factors to consider as you scale • How a trades organization with 60+ brands and 5,500 vehicles saw big wins through standardization @MerchantsFleet @AdrianSteelCo 🚗 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

    58 min

  3. 4D AGO

    How 5-Second Telematics Data Is Changing Fleet Safety

    How much difference can a few seconds of data make in fleet safety? In this episode of Automotive Fleet on the Move, we connect with Steve Santostasi of @Ford Pro about how higher-resolution telematics data is giving fleets a clearer picture of driver behavior and safety events. Traditionally, many telematics systems have captured vehicle data in 30-second intervals. Moving to 5-second data intervals provides fleets with much more detailed insight into what actually happens before and during safety events — helping safety managers better understand risk patterns and improve driver coaching. 🧭 In this conversation, we discuss: • Why higher-frequency telematics data matters for fleet safety • How can more detailed data improve crash analysis • What better visibility means for driver coaching and risk management • How connected vehicle data is shaping the future of fleet safety #fleet #telematics #dashcam #fleetsafety #gps #automotivetechnology

    10 min

  4. 4D AGO

    Rob Minton Shares His “Aha” Moments from Geotab Connect 2026

    At Geotab Connect 2026 in Las Vegas, Chris Brown of Automotive Fleet sat down with industry veteran Rob Minton, who retired from Geotab and is now founder of Revved Up Strategies, to break down the most important fleet technology trends emerging from the conference. Minton highlights how artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming fleet management, not just at the enterprise level, but also by making advanced analytics accessible to everyday fleet managers. He also discusses how real-time OEM data, AI-powered dashcams, and predictive maintenance are moving fleets beyond static dashboards toward dynamic, action-oriented operations. The conversation centers on how fleets can use these innovations to improve safety, reduce unnecessary maintenance costs, and make faster, smarter decisions. 🧭 Key Takeaways Include: • The “democratization of AI” and what it means for fleet managers • Moving from static dashboards to living, real-time data environments • AI-powered safety tools embedded in dash cameras • The growing importance of near-real-time OEM data and data parity • Why predictive maintenance may finally be ready for prime time • How fleets can reduce overspending by shifting from preventive to predictive strategies #telematics #connectedvehicles #ai #fleetmanagement

    13 min

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
See All (167)

About

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

Information

  • Creator
    Automotive Fleet
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    167
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Automotive Fleet
  • Show Website
    Automotive Fleet