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The Fleet

Mission
Electric Vehicles
Fleet Management
Element Fleet Management
Telematics
Sustainability
Supply Chain Security
Astrazeneca
Supply Chain Management
Autonomous Vehicles
Vehicle Architecture
Autonomous Driving
Electrification
Cargo Theft
Cybersecurity In Fleet Operations
Middle Mile
Last Mile Delivery
Mobility As a Service
Urban Planning
Carbon Zero Goals
Aviation

The #1 podcast for fleet managers and their teams. From electrification and autonomous vehicles to safety, sustainability, and global supply chains, host Chris Brandt brings you the people, trends, and technologies shaping the future of fleet management today.

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Latest Episodes

Robert Braswell has spent 33 years at the neutral technical seat of the trucking industry as Executive Director of the Technology and Maintenance Council. He sees what's actually working across fleets — and what's being abandoned. In this conversatio... more

In this special look back at The Fleet, industry leaders explore how mobility, infrastructure, technology, economics, data, and driver experience are becoming part of one connected system.

Featuring Sampo Hietanen, Mobility as a Service pioneer; Sve... more

Sometimes the smartest freight route is A to C to B. Lacy Greening, Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering at Arizona State University and a semifinalist in the DOT's ARPA-I Innovation Challenge, studies the hidden math of middle-mile freight ... more

Only 1 in 10 fleet cyber attacks ever gets reported — and the smaller the carrier, the more likely the breach ends quietly in bankruptcy. Joe Ohr, COO of the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA), spent 25 years inside fleet IT and telem... more

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Recent Guests

Sampo Hietanen
Introduced Mobility as a Service concept; guest expert on vehicle and mobility systems
Former guest expert
Episode: The Trends Reshaping Modern Fleet
Sven Beiker
Former BMW executive; founder of Silicon Valley Mobility
Independent consultant/industry expert
Episode: The Trends Reshaping Modern Fleet
Will Graylin
Founder and CEO of Indigo Technologies
Indigo Technologies
Episode: The Trends Reshaping Modern Fleet
Dor Shay
CTO of Element Mobility and AutoFleet
Element Mobility/AutoFleet
Episode: The Trends Reshaping Modern Fleet
Alejandra Torres
Senior Director of Procurement for Latin America at AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca
Episode: The Trends Reshaping Modern Fleet
Jen Vermeer
Senior Manager of Sales Operations at BD
BD
Episode: The Trends Reshaping Modern Fleet
Lacy Greening
Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering at Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Episode: The Hidden Math of the Middle Mile
Joe Ohr
Chief Operating Officer, Nmfta
Nmfta
Episode: Building a Cyber-Ready Fleet Culture
Exavious Farley
Founder and CEO of Black Fleet Network
Black Fleet Network
Episode: Networking Is Not Optional

Host

Chris Brandt
Host of The Fleet. Lead facilitator of conversations on fleet management, electrification, safety, and mobility trends.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • A “must listen”if Safety is important to you

    Definitely must subscribe to this podcast, especially if the Safety of your Fleet is important to you. Gain insights from the industry’s best-in-class stakeholders, priceless.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pacar7
    Spain6 years ago
  • Valuable

    Only one episode so far, but I’m looking forward to hearing more. Such a valuable perspective from mission-critical people. Things would start to fall apart quickly we’re it not for the vital role fleets and drivers have in our society. Thank you for shedding light on what they do in such an interesting way!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SophieRuns
    United States6 years ago
  • Exactly what I was looking for

    Looking forward to more episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    olliefreedomfree
    United States6 years ago
  • Most listen!!!

    I’ve always been interested in the trucking business and wondered how companies manage fleets of vehicles including safety and new technologies. Fascinating podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iMatt1980
    United States6 years ago
  • The resource that fleet managers and their teams need

    If you’re a fleet manager, or executive of a company with a fleet, this podcast offers interviews, information, and insights that you won’t find anywhere else.

    Looking forward to future episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chad Grylls
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Strong emphasis on driver engagement and data-driven decision making.
Guests are practical experts with real-world experience, not just theory.
Shows focus on actionable fleet insights and safety leadership.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#223
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#73
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#137
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#140
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#180
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Hidden Math of the Middle Mile
Q: How is AI being used today in your research and what future role do you foresee?
AI is used to analyze large data volumes quickly, detect anomalies, predict network behavior, and speed up decision-making; the future may bring more agentic coordination across hubs to enable real-time, global network adjustments while still requiring human oversight for complex constraints.
The Hidden Math of the Middle Mile
Q: Could you explain what the middle mile is and why it matters?
The middle mile sits between the initial production and final delivery; it is a network of facilities and hubs where shipments flow, and optimizing those connections—especially through consolidation and cross-talk at hubs—can dramatically reduce total cost and improve delivery speed.
The Trends Reshaping Modern Fleet
Q: How is Mobility as a Service changing the way fleets are designed?
It's shifting the focus from owning vehicles to orchestrating a broader mobility ecosystem, where ownership is less important than the flexibility and efficiency provided by integrated, data-driven services.
Building a Cyber-Ready Fleet Culture
Q: How is Nmfta helping the industry collaborate to improve cybersecurity?
Nmfta runs a Threat Portal for reporting and sharing vulnerabilities, hosts annual cybersecurity conferences focused on best practices, and encourages collaboration between fleets, vendors, and government partners to speed learning and defenses.
Building a Cyber-Ready Fleet Culture
Q: What should fleet leaders prioritize to prepare for and mitigate these threats?
Priorities include basic cyber hygiene, robust onboarding/offboarding, ongoing employee training, penetration testing with third parties, strong vendor management, and using playbooks and tabletop exercises to test response readiness.

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What is The Fleet about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on the practical side of managing modern fleets, with a steady emphasis on safety, data-driven decision making, and the rapid evolution of technology in transportation. Episodes frequently explore driver experience, vendor management during mergers or transitions, and the strategic impact of electrification, autonomy, and AI on daily operations. Notable threads include how to build and maintain inclusive, scalable networks within fleets, the role of data in shaping safety programs, and the real-world challenges of implementing EVs, charging infrastructure, and cross-border mobility. The podcast often features practitioners and researchers who bring hands-on insights from large-scale operations, academia, and technology lea... more

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1. Sampo Hietanen
2. Sven Beiker
3. Will Graylin
4. Dor Shay
5. Alejandra Torres
6. Jen Vermeer
7. Lacy Greening
8. Joe Ohr

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