The Straight Talk on Fleet

The Straight Talk on Fleet is hosted by award-winning fleet leader Erin Gilchrist. On each episode, Erin will break down fleet management, cut through the noise and get to the real issues that safety and operations leaders struggle with every day.

The Straight Talk on Fleet is a technology podcast hosted by IntelliShift, with 63 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

IntelliShift hosts The Straight Talk on Fleet, a technology show with 63 episodes published.

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  Episode #66

  Episode 66 | Modern Fleet Management with Josh Zolin: Culture, Transparency, and Change

  Jun 25, 202551 minS0

  <p>In Episode 66, Erin sits down with Josh Zolin—CEO of Windy City Equipment, author, podcaster, and former technician turned modern blue-collar leader—for an unfiltered conversation on what it really takes to build a thriving team in today’s service-driven world. </p><p>Together, they unpack what it means to modernize field service operations without losing the heart of your business: your people. From tech adoption and operational transparency to culture-building and leadership values, Josh shares actionable insights on using data the right way, driving meaningful change, and leading with purpose. </p><p>Get ready for straight talk on retent...

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  Episode 65 | Flipping the Script on Fleet Maintenance with Fleetio’s Stafano Denari

  Jun 11, 202539 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Straight Talk on Fleet, Erin sits down with Stefano Denari, Fleet Ecosystem Strategist at Fleetio, to talk about a topic every fleet leader wrestles with: maintenance. And not just oil changes and tire rotations—we’re talking about building a proactive, compliant, driver-first maintenance culture that actually works. </p><p>Erin and Stefano break down why so many fleets stay stuck in reactive mode, what “maintenance as a cost center” gets wrong, and how to start shifting your program—from chaos to consistency. You’ll hear real strategies you can steal today, from digging into your last 10...

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  Episode #64

  Episode 64 | Fleet Pros Unfiltered: From the Floor at NAFA I&E

  May 22, 202551 minS0

  <p>Straight from the floor of NAFA I&E in Long Beach, Episode 64 brings you rapid-fire insights from some of the most dynamic voices in fleet. In this special podcast shorts format, guests share unfiltered answers to speed-round questions like: </p>What’s the biggest myth in fleetIf you had unlimited budget—what’s the first thing you’d fix? What’s one habit you'd change in every driver? <p>Hear from fleet pros across nonprofits, commercial services, and public operations as they drop wisdom, humor, and straight talk on what it takes to run safe, smart, future-ready fleets. </p><p>Featurin...

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  Episode #63

  Episode 63 | Smarter Fueling Starts Now: No-Nonsense Talk for Fleet Pros

  Apr 17, 202542 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Straight Talk on Fleet, Erin Gilchrist sits down with Phil Mirisola from Coast to dig into one of the biggest headaches in fleet management: fuel programs. They get real about the everyday struggles—fuel card fraud, driver compliance, wasted time managing physical cards, and outdated tech that hasn’t evolved in decades. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Erin and Phil explore smarter, more modern solutions that give fleets real-time visibility, tighter security, and fewer administrative fires to put out. Spoiler: You don’t have to settle for the status quo.</p> <p>Whether...

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  Episode #62

  Episode 62 | Celebrating Women’s History Month with Inspiring Women in Fleet!

  Mar 20, 202547 minS0

  <p>Celebrate Women's History Month with our powerhouse panel of women in fleet! Join us as we dive into inspiring career journeys, from breaking into the industry to building a legacy. Our guests share their experiences, offer invaluable advice on work-life balance and overcoming imposter syndrome, and discuss the importance of community and mentorship. Get ready to be motivated and empowered by these remarkable women driving change in the fleet industry.</p> <p>Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Also, connect with Erin on LinkedIn. You’ll join a community of like-minded fleet leaders, ha...

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