Fleet Forward Podcast

What will fleet management look like in 2030—and how should leaders prepare today? Recorded live at the Fleet Forward Conference, this episode brings together industry leaders to explore the forces reshaping fleet management, from artificial intelligence and global supply chain disruption to workforce transformation and the next generation of fleet technology. The discussion goes beyond prediction...

What happens when fleet leaders move beyond the AI hype and start putting it to work?  Recorded live at the Fleet Forward Conference, this episode explores how artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape fleet operations—from predictive maintenance and data analysis to workflow automation and decision-making. Industry experts discuss where AI is already delivering measurable results, the chall...

What happens when fleet leaders, mobility experts, and technology investors sit down to discuss the future of transportation?  Recorded live at the Fleet Forward Conference, this episode explores the technologies reshaping fleet operations—from electrification and autonomous vehicles to AI, connected data, and the software-defined future of transportation.  Industry experts share their perspective...

What if the biggest challenge in fleet electrification isn't the vehicles—it's the decisions behind them?  Recorded live at the Fleet Forward Conference, this episode explores why data has become the foundation of successful EV fleet operations. Siemens fleet and infrastructure leaders share real-world lessons from managing one of the largest corporate EV transitions in the world, includin...

What if you could sit down with a group of veteran fleet managers and ask them for their best operational shortcuts, lessons learned, and technology strategies? Recorded live at the Fleet Forward Conference, this episode delivers exactly that. Fleet leaders from government, commercial, rental, and nonprofit organizations share practical insights on AI, telematics, fleet utilization, vehicle replac...

In this episode of Fleet Forward Podcast, industry fleet leaders get candid about what actually makes a vendor relationship succeed — and what guarantees it will fail. From customer service frustrations and technology breakdowns to RFQs, change management, and the growing impact of turnover across the industry, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the real operational challenges fleet manag...

In this special Fleet Forward Podcast masterclass, industry leaders break down what it really takes to build safer fleets in today’s increasingly distracted and data-driven world. From telematics and connected vehicle insights to the emotional power of storytelling, this episode explores how safety culture is created — and why data alone isn’t enough. You’ll hear real-world insights on: How telema...

What actually happens after a fleet experiences a multi-million dollar accident?  In this episode of Fleet Forward Podcast, leaders from NOV and Element Fleet Management share the real-world conversations, policy changes, and cross-department challenges that happen when safety, liability, operations, HR, legal, and leadership all collide.  From telematics adoption and driver accountability to poli...

What does it really take to integrate legacy fleet systems—and turn messy data into real business value? In this episode, we bring together fleet and technology leaders to unpack the realities of data integration, system migrations, and the evolving role of AI in fleet management. Drake Bauer (CEO & Co-Founder, Proaction), Diana Holland (Founder, Cavis), Jennifer VrMeer (BD), and Ernie Garcia...

Change is constant in fleet—but successful change is not. In this episode of Fleet Forward Podcast , Dr. Alison Betz of ABA Technologies breaks down why most change initiatives fail, and what fleet leaders can do differently to drive real results. From new technologies and safety programs to evolving regulations, fleets are under constant pressure to adapt. But as Dr. Betz explains, success isn’t...

Most fleet leaders know electrification is coming—but far fewer understand what it actually takes to make EVs work in the field. In this episode of the Fleet Forward Podcast, we bring you highlights from a live conference panel featuring experts across upfitting, OEMs, fleet operations, and sustainability analytics who cut through the theory and share what’s really happening on the ground.  From p...

Most fleet industry professionals still grapple with understanding what AI truly means for their operations—and many are uncertain if it’s worth their time or just industry hype. Bobit Business Media CEO Colin Sutherland and fleet analyst Susan Beardsley cut through the fog to reveal concrete, actionable insights on how AI is transforming fleet management in 2026 — and what’s just marketing fluff....

AI is no longer a future concept for fleets—it’s already embedded in the tools, data, and decisions that operators rely on every day. In this episode of the Fleet Forward Podcast, recorded live at Fleet Forward, industry leaders take the conversation beyond hype to examine what responsible AI adoption really looks like in fleet operations.  Amir Sayegh of Geotab and Layla Pastzi of Polsinelli unpa...

As fleets rethink how they capture, manage, and act on vehicle data, telematics is at a major inflection point. In this episode of the Fleet Forward Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most pressing questions facing fleet leaders today: Should you rely on OEM factory-installed connectivity, aftermarket devices, or a hybrid of both?  Recorded live at Fleet Forward, this episode features an expert...

This episode delivers a deep, data-driven look at what fleets are actually experiencing as they transition from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles. Leveraging insights from organizations analyzing thousands of vehicles across utilities, municipalities, and commercial fleets, the panel uncovers what real-world telematics and operational data reveal about EV cost, performance, and scal...

In this insightful episode recorded live at Fleet Forward Conference, industry leaders break down the rapidly evolving policy and regulatory landscape shaping fleet operations in 2026. The discussion explores how national, state, and local decisions intersect—and sometimes collide—creating both challenges and opportunities for fleets of every size.  A powerhouse panel featuring experts from the Am...

Episode one kicks off with a deep dive into the technologies and market forces reshaping today’s fleet landscape. Host Chris Brown is joined by Laolu Adeola (Leke Services), Tyson Jomini (J.D. Power), and Richard Hall (ZappiRide) to break down real-world data, shifting incentives, and practical strategies fleet leaders can use right now. Laolu introduces a clear framework for navigating the mobili...

Electrification isn’t theoretical anymore — it’s operational.  In this episode, fleet leaders from municipal, university, and private-sector organizations share a candid EV reality check. From infrastructure setbacks and policy whiplash to grant funding, total cost of ownership, and charging resiliency, this conversation dives into what it actually takes to scale electrification in the real world....

Step into the future of fleet management with Chris Brown as he brings you exclusive sessions from the annual Fleet Forward Conference—the industry’s premier event for innovation and mobility. Discover expert insights, emerging technologies, and strategies that are transforming fleet operations worldwide. Whether you’re focused on EV adoption, connected vehicles, autonomous technology, or sustaina...