The Fleet Code
The Fleet Code is a podcast by Fleetio that explores the latest trends, technology, and best practices in fleet management. Each episode decodes the challenges fleet managers face and provides insights to improve operations.
Episodes
Preparing Your Fleet for Blitz Week 2025
For three days (May 13–15), inspectors will be pulling over thousands of vehicles across North America to check for compliance, and let’s be honest – most fleet teams are bracing for impact.In this episode of The Fleet Code, Zach digs into what really makes Blitz Week so stressful (spoiler: it’s not just the inspections), shares some truly unfiltered takes from Reddit, and unpacks what this year’s
The Return on Investing in Your Technicians
Technician shortages have created one of the biggest challenges in the fleet industry today. And while recruiting new talent is critical, retaining the team you already have might be the most valuable move you can make.In this episode of The Fleet Code, Dave Johnson, President of ASE, joins us to talk about the value of certification – not just for technicians, but for the fleets that depend on th
Replace or Remanufacture? Evaluating Your Lifecycle Strategy
For fleet managers, timing is everything when it comes to vehicle replacement. Wait too long, and maintenance costs spike while reliability plummets. Replace too soon, and you could be throwing away thousands on a vehicle that still has life left in it.In this episode of The Fleet Code, we explore a third option: remanufacturing. Jonathan Carr, President of Vehicle Reman, joins us to break down th
Autonomy for the Middle Mile | Future of Fleet
Future of Fleet is a series where we spotlight leaders in fleet who are pushing the industry forward. In this episode of The Fleet Code, we dive into the future of autonomous vehicles (AVs) with special guests from Isuzu and Gatik to explore their partnership aimed at revolutionizing middle-mile logistics through self-driving technology.This episode uncovers the current state of AV technology, the
Preparing Your Fleet for Outages and Crises
In this episode of The Fleet Code, we explore the ramifications of the recent CrowdStrike outage that halted operations across various sectors, from airlines to hospitals. As a fleet, the only way to "prepare" for these events is to have a plan defined and ready to go into action. The episode covers essential steps for fleet managers, including implementing robust backup systems, maintaining manua
Identifying Inefficiencies in Your Fleet Operation
It's hard to identify opportunities for improvement when you're in the trenches. There are so many responsibilities involved with managing a fleet, that you can often feel like you’re doing well by just staying afloat. In this episode, we explore some of the steps that fleet managers can take in order to step back, analyze their current systems and make a measurable difference in their fleet opera
Finding Value in Your Fleet Budget
Budgets are often the bane of many fleet managers' existence. They're complex and time consuming, and often lead to a lot of questions and pushback from your leadership team. However, when viewed the right way, your budget allows you to prove your impact as a fleet manager. In this episode, we break down all of the expense categories that fleets should be tracking and provide tips on how to improv
How to Get Into Fleet Management
Fleet management has historically been a career reserved for maintenance technicians who decided they were ready to crawl out from under the hood of a vehicle. However, with technology advancements, there are many young people who are finding their start in fleet management because of their willingness to leverage software and data to track maintenance and improve processes. In this episode, we si
The UAW Strike and its Potential Impact on Fleets
As of Friday, September 22 at noon, the UAW announced their decision to extend the footprint of their strike against the "Big Three" automakers – General Motors, Stellantis and Ford. In this episode, we look into why the UAW union members are striking, as well as the potential impact it could have on your fleet from a parts and vehicle purchasing standpoint. How are you preparing your fleet for th
Reducing Fleet Operating Costs
With inflation and economic uncertainty, companies are looking for ways to reduce their operating expenses. While many of the costs associated with fleet are unavoidable, there are some steps that fleets can take to control their costs of operation and improve their bottom line. In this episode, we talk with Tim Denny of Onward Fleet Solutions, fleet industry veteran and founder of a fleet managem
Communicating Fleet to Key Stakeholders
Success in fleet management might be obvious for those in fleet, but difficult to comprehend for people outside of fleet. If you're looking to grow your fleet operations, you need to be able to clearly communicate the status of your fleet with stakeholders in leadership positions. In this episode, we talk with fleet veteran, Bob Polka of Treeways, to learn about his relationship with the c-suite a
The First 90 Days for a New Fleet Manager
Michael D. Watkins describes The First 90 Days as a make or break period for new managers. During this time, opinions are created that will likely carry throughout the rest of your time in that organization. In this episode of The Fleet Code, we sat down with two of Fleetio's own, who both come from fleet management roles. Jon Hinkle and Mike Eldredge share some of their learned lessons from their
Preparing for Seasonal Changes
From harsh winters to swarms of insects, each season brings a new challenge for fleet managers trying to ensure continued safety and productivity within their fleet. In this episode of The Fleet Code, we sat down with James Shelton of Jiffy Lube International to gather some tangible actions that fleet managers can take to prepare their fleet for each passing season.Guest this Episode:James Shelton
Implementing New Fleet Technologies
We're back with a new season of The Fleet Code, bringing you even more tips and tricks from the leading voices in fleet. In this episode of The Fleet Code, we sat down with Tom Rowlings from the City of Cambridge to learn about his experience in sourcing new fleet technologies and some steps that he took to ensure its rollout was a success. Guests this Episode:Tom Rowlings, Assistant Fleet Manager
Identifying and Mitigating Fleet Risks
In this episode of The Fleet Code, Kris Gault with Embark Safety joins us to discuss the importance of mitigating risks with a driver safety policy and reporting. From identifying potential risks to leveraging your existing partnerships, this episode will talk fleet managers through the steps of creating an initial risk management plan and ways to build upon that plan in the months and years to co
Utilizing VMRS for Maintenance Reporting, Part 2
In this episode of The Fleet Code, Greg Mattes, Fleetio's Vice President of Product Strategy, is joined by Craig Rice – the long time fleet manager for the City of Detroit and responsible for implementing VMRS into their maintenance reporting. This episode is the second part of a two-part series where we talk about the implementation process of VMRS, best practices when standardizing your maintena
Utilizing VMRS for Maintenance Reporting, Part 1
In this episode of The Fleet Code, Greg Mattes, Fleetio's Vice President of Product Strategy, is joined by two industry veterans in Jack Poster and Jon White – who both have decades of experience in implementing and updating VMRS codes. This episode is the first part of a two-part series where we provide an overview of VMRS, it's history, and ways that fleets of all sizes can implement VMRS codes
Change Management and Implementation
In this episode of The Fleet Code, we're joined by Dominique Leupi, Lead Customer Success Manager at Fleetio, and Celia Ballou, the Lead Customer Success Specialist at Fleetio. We'll discuss the three-pronged approach to implementing change, as well as tips and best practices observed through others in the industry.
CAFS & CAFM Certification Programs
In this episode of The Fleet Code, we're joined by Laura Maxwell, CAFS, Product Marketing Manager at Fleetio. We'll discuss the ins and outs of NAFA's CAFS and CAFM Certification Programs for fleet managers, including why certification content is so valuable, plus tips and tricks for being successful throughout the certification process.Learn more about NAFA's Certification Programs at nafa.org.
Developing a Data-Driven Maintenance Program
In this episode of The Fleet Code, we're joined by fleet management veteran Robert Johnson, Fleet and Safety Manager at Kayak Public Transit. We'll discuss how fleet managers can use data to build compliant fleet maintenance programs that ensure driver safety and maximize vehicle health and uptime.
Limiting Distracted Driving
In this episode of The Fleet Code, we're joined by Corey Woinarowicz, Director of Business Development at Nocell Technologies. We'll discuss the shocking impact of distracted driving on fleets plus the technology and processes fleet managers can put in place to ensure driver safety on the road. For more on Nocell Technologies visit: nocell.com
Fleet Maintenance, Safety and IT
In this episode of The Fleet Code, we're joined by Adam Bliss, IT & Safety Manager at J. Pettiecord and Christian Robinson, Fleetio Lead Customer Success Manager. We'll discuss how J. Pettiecord ensures and enforces safety measures, speeds up communication among employees and leverages data to keep its fleet running smoothly.
Sustainability, Alternative Fuels and Electric Vehicles
In this episode of the Fleet Code, we discuss fleet sustainability, including vehicle emission reduction, carbon neutrality, Alternative Fuels and electric vehicles. We welcome Stephanie Wittman, channel marketing manager at Fleetio. Joining us to lend his expertise is Tim Venghaus. Tim is a director of business development at GreenPrint, a corporate sustainability technology solution provider.For
2021 Fleet Trends
In this episode, we’re joined by Ernest Acevedo of Boyle Transportation. We discuss the latest fleet trends including, how you can integrate telematics device data into a centralized platform, where the industry is heading with predictive analytics, the impact of 5G and more.
The Link Between APIs and Fleet Profitability
In this episode of The Fleet Code, we're joined by Luciano Briozzo of OTL Solutions Spain and Dominique Leupi, Fleetio lead customer success manager. We'll discuss application programming interfaces (APIs), what their role is in connecting fleet data and how they can improve efficiency, data mining and potentially increase your fleet's profitability.
Replacing Antiquated Fleet Management Processes
In this episode of The Fleet Code, we're joined by AAA Fleet Maintenance Supervisor Ian Lomax. We'll discuss how AAA Oregon/Idaho was able to achieve near-perfect on-time service compliance for its fleet by ditching antiquated processes and leveraging a modern fleet management platform to enhance efficiency.To learn more visit www.fleetio.com/podcast
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The Fleet Code is a new podcast by Fleetio devoted to all things fleet management. We’ll talk with some of the leading experts in the fleet industry and they’ll lend their expertise on the keys of fleet management like utilizing data and technology, creating and managing maintenance programs, managing fleet expenses and so much more!Let's decode the world of fleet management together!For more podc
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