Fast Forward

In episode 32 of Fast Forward, Chris Brown sits down with Chris Conroy, who was recently appointed CEO of Holman. The pair discuss his background and path to the new position, his strategic vision for the future of Holman, and the challenges and opportunities facing the fleet management industry today.  Fast Forward connects leaders in fleet, tech, and automotive to show what the future holds for fleets of all types. 🎙Timestamps & Topics 0:00 Intro 1:00 Chris Conroy shares his background and path to the CEO position at Holman.   1:50 Conroy gets into his strategic vision for Holman.   3:30 Conroy shares immediate initiatives and long-term goals for the company.   6:35 He talks about where the industry is headed as a whole and the challenges and opportunities on the horizon.   9:10 Conroy answers how fleet managers should best prepare themselves to succeed in this evolving industry both in the immediate future and long-term.  10:55 He shares how the FMC/client relationship changing, as new technologies automate processes and the industry continues to evolve.  🚗 ⁠⁠⁠Visit Fleet Forward⁠⁠⁠ to stay up-to-date on all the latest industry information. 🤝 Follow and connect with us on social media! Connect with ⁠⁠⁠Fleet Forward on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠. Like ⁠⁠⁠Fleet Forward on Facebook⁠⁠⁠. Follow ⁠⁠⁠Fleet Forward on Twitter⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 Prefer to watch? Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠Fleet Forward YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠!

In episode 31 of Fast Forward, Chris Brown sits down with Marty Kuhn, president of Mike Albert Fleet Solutions, and Brian Bathe, vice president of information technology at Mike Albert Fleet Solutions. The three discuss new technologies around predictive analytics, AI, telematics, data sourcing, and connected vehicles, with the goal to better understand the solutions that are driving efficiencies and delivering insights for fleets.   Fast Forward connects leaders in fleet, tech, and automotive to show what the future holds for fleets of all types. 🎙Timestamps & Topics 0:00 Intro 1:20 Marty Kuhn looks into 2023 to identify trends, pain points, or opportunities that fleet managers should be aware of, and ways Mike Albert Fleet Solutions is addressing them. 3:30 Marty discusses the new technologies, systems, and processes that commercial/corporate fleets should be investigating that will drive new efficiencies. 10:00 Brian Bathe gets into the technologies and software systems that are essential for fleets today. 13:15 Brian discusses whether predictive analytics is moving from theory to reality for fleets to drive efficiencies, and how. 16:00 Brian discusses telematics and the newer functionalities in a telematics system that are returning a meaningful ROI, and what are next telematics integrations fleets can look forward to. 🚗 ⁠⁠Visit Fleet Forward⁠⁠ to stay up-to-date on all the latest industry information. 🤝 Follow and connect with us on social media! Connect with ⁠⁠Fleet Forward on LinkedIn⁠⁠. Like ⁠⁠Fleet Forward on Facebook⁠⁠. Follow ⁠⁠Fleet Forward on Twitter⁠⁠ 🎥 Prefer to watch? Subscribe to the ⁠⁠Fleet Forward YouTube channel⁠⁠!

In episode 30 of Fast Forward, Chris Brown discusses with Ann Brodette, Senior Vice President of Sales at Mitsubishi HC Capital America, the current volatility in the financial sector, including inflation, high interest rates, and bank failures, and what this could mean for fleets.  Fast Forward connects leaders in fleet, tech, and automotive to show what the future holds for fleets of all types. 🎙Timestamps & Topics 0:00 Intro 1:45 Ann Brodette discusses how banks will be more risk averse after recent bank failures, the recent dollar amount declines in money lent by banks, and how this could trickle down to lending limits to fleet customers.   4:30 Will these issues affect fleet operators with great credit too?   7:45 How the pending discussions in Congress to resolve the debt ceiling will affect lending.   8:25 Ann discusses outlook on inflation.   8:55 Action items for fleets on how to protect themselves in this environment.   🚗 ⁠Visit Fleet Forward⁠ to stay up-to-date on all the latest industry information. 🤝 Follow and connect with us on social media! Connect with ⁠Fleet Forward on LinkedIn⁠. Like ⁠Fleet Forward on Facebook⁠. Follow ⁠Fleet Forward on Twitter⁠ 🎥 Prefer to watch? Subscribe to the ⁠Fleet Forward YouTube channel⁠!

In episode 29 of the Fast Forward video series, Chris Brown, Bobit fleet group editor, connects with Karl Brauer, executive analyst at iseecars.com. Chris and Karl talk truck and van trends, and how pricing, volume, and demand are shaping up for the year ahead. Fast Forward connects leaders in fleet, tech, and automotive to show what the future holds for fleets of all types. 🎙Timestamps & Topics 0:00 Intro 1:17 Trends and pricing peaks in pickup market over last two years 5:33 Macroeconomic issues for 2023 and effect on the truck market. 6:30 Van trends, pricing, and market share. 8:43 A “paradigm shift” to vans for utilitarian functions. 10:35 Car trends during and post-pandemic and pricing fluctuations by segment. 12:50 Market pressures driving price sensitivities for EVs. 🚗 Visit Fleet Forward to stay up-to-date on all the latest industry information. 🤝 Follow and connect with us on social media! Connect with Fleet Forward on LinkedIn. Like Fleet Forward on Facebook. Follow Fleet Forward on Twitter 🎥 Prefer to watch? Subscribe to the Fleet Forward YouTube channel!

The Fast Forward video series connects leaders in fleet, tech, and automotive to show what the future holds for fleets of all types. In episode 28, Chris Brown, Bobit fleet group editor, connects with Kathryn Schifferle, founder and chief vision officer for Work Truck Solutions and Comvoy.com. Chris and Kathryn discuss how fleets and fleet vendors are adjusting to changes in vehicle model mix and supply by segment with new acquisition strategies. 🎙Timestamps & Topics 0:00 Intro 1:25 Vehicle supply is loosening somewhat. What are you seeing? 2:25 Which segments will be affected most moving forward? 3:00 With the ongoing supply shortage, what are fleets doing creatively to get the job done? 4:45 Beyond outright ownership and leasing, are fleets exploring new acquisition strategies? 8:30 How financing and insurance companies are adjusting to new models. 9:20 As-a-service models are explained. 11:10 How are the roles of fleet dealers changing in this new paradigm?  🚗 Visit Fleet Forward to stay up-to-date on all the latest industry information. 🤝 Follow and connect with us on social media! Connect with Fleet Forward on LinkedIn. Like Fleet Forward on Facebook. Follow Fleet Forward on Twitter 🎥 Prefer to watch? Subscribe to the Fleet Forward YouTube channel!

In episode 27 of the Fast Forward video series, Bobit Fleet Group Editor Chris Brown, interviews David Schwietert, chief policy officer for the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act’s electric vehicle tax credits and how fleets can calculate eligibility by purchaser and vehicle type and class. The cost differentials and BEV premiums demonstrated in the video are from this U.S. Department of Energy Analysis. For 2023, the Treasury Department has effectively granted eligible taxpayers safe harbor regarding calculations of those differentials, premiums, and credits. Calculations are subject to change after 2023. The Treasury notice on 45W can be accessed here. The Fast Forward video series connects leaders in fleet, tech, and automotive to show what the future holds for fleets of all types. 🎙Timestamps & Topics 0:00 Intro 1:00 About the Alliance for Automotive Innovation. 2:00 What’s the difference between Section 30D, the credit for consumers, and Section 45W, the credit for commercial vehicle operators? 3:50 Explanation of 45W qualifications for vehicle types and purchasers, including slide. 4:52 Slide depiction of representative average vehicle costs and representative incremental EV costs by vehicle class. 6:03 Slide depiction of per-vehicle credit calculation. 8:34 Slide: Credit calculation example for Class 4-6 box truck, Class 8 tractor. 11:10 Explanation of Treasury’s revised guidance on certain SUV model classifications to obtain the $7,500 credit under 30D based on MSRP cap. 13:15 Explanation of content provision thresholds for critical minerals and battery components coming in March for Section 30D eligibility. This video segment represents an overview of certain provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act, and it should not be construed as legal advice. Individuals and companies are encouraged to review the Act with their tax counsel and/or accountants. 🚗 Visit Fleet Forward to stay up-to-date on all the latest industry information. 🤝 Follow and connect with us on social media! Connect with Fleet Forward on LinkedIn. Like Fleet Forward on Facebook. Follow Fleet Forward on Twitter 🎥 Prefer to watch? Subscribe to the Fleet Forward YouTube channel!

In episode 26, Bobit Fleet Group Editor Chris Brown interviews Tony Douglas, president and CEO of Smith Systems. Douglas describes Smith’s recent acquisition of Driving Dynamics and how the combined company will be structured. Douglas also shares the latest trends in fleet safety training, and the pressing issues in safety that fleets face today. Fleet Forward’s Fast Forward video series connects leaders in fleet, tech, and automotive to show what the future holds for fleets of all types. 🎙Timestamps & Topics 0:00 Intro 1:00 Tony gets into the details of the Driving Dynamics acquisition. 4:00 How has fleet safety training changed in the last few years? 6:40 What are fleet clients looking for in safety training today, and how will the new combined company meet those needs? 10:40 Tony explains which stakeholders need to be more involved in mitigating distracted driving, and the number one way to disable distractions behind the wheel. 14:15 Are ADAS systems effective, or delivering a false sense of security to drivers? 🚗 Visit Fleet Forward to stay up-to-date on all the latest industry information. 🤝 Follow and connect with us on social media! Connect with Fleet Forward on LinkedIn. Like Fleet Forward on Facebook. Follow Fleet Forward on Twitter 🎥 Prefer to watch? Subscribe to the Fleet Forward YouTube channel!

In a new episode 25 of Fast Forward, Bobit Fleet Group Editor Chris Brown connects with Shlomo Crandus, CEO at Wheels Donlen LeasePlan, to find out how the newly combined company is addressing a changed fleet market. Fleet Forward’s Fast Forward video series connects leaders in fleet, tech, and automotive to show what the future holds for fleets of all types. 🎙Timestamps & Topics 0:00 Intro 01:31 The new types of service providers moving into the fleet management space 4:50 The fleet growing segments and which Wheels Donlen LeasePlan will serve 7:45 New types of lease structures or ways to fleet vehicles 9:50 Services needed for fleeting electric vehicles 13:00 Update on amelioration of supply chain issues 14:20 What trends fleets should be on the lookout for moving forward — pain points and opportunities 🚗 Visit Fleet Forward to stay up-to-date on all the latest industry information. 🤝 Follow and connect with us on social media! Connect with Fleet Forward on LinkedIn. Like Fleet Forward on Facebook. Follow Fleet Forward on Twitter 🎥 Prefer to watch? Subscribe to the Fleet Forward YouTube channel!

The Fast Forward video series, hosted by Bobit Fleet Group Editor Chris Brown, is about connecting with leaders in fleet, tech, and automotive to show what the future holds for fleets of all types. In this episode of Fast Forward, Chris Brown discusses with Brice Adamson, president of Enterprise Fleet Management, how FMCs’ roles and services change and expand with fleet electrification. They also discuss Enterprise’s outlook for resolution on supply chain strains and limited vehicle availability and the strategies clients are undertaking to mitigate these issues. 🎙Timestamps & Topics 1:00 More about the Domino’s partnership with Enterprise Fleet and GM to fleet Chevy Bolts for pizza delivery 2:45 Domino’s needs around infrastructure to fit this duty cycle 4:30 How the FMC/client relationship changes in the EV space 5:35 How Enterprise helps fleets identify which vehicles and duty cycles are candidates for electrification 9:15 How telematics has changed in the fleet space, and what functionalities to look into 10:15 How Enterprise counsels clients regarding supply chain issues and limited vehicle availability 11:15 Outlook for supply chain resolution in 2023 12:35 Strategies around major fleet issues 🚗 Visit Fleet Forward to stay up-to-date on all the latest industry information. 🤝 Follow and connect with us on social media! Connect with Fleet Forward on LinkedIn. Like Fleet Forward on Facebook. Follow Fleet Forward on Twitter 🎥 Prefer to watch? Subscribe to the Fleet Forward YouTube channel!

The Fast Forward video series, hosted by Bobit Fleet Group Editor Chris Brown, is about connecting with leaders in fleet, tech, and automotive to show what the future holds for fleets of all types. In this episode, Chris interviews Sharon Etherington, who manages the Roche Diagnostics fleet, and Krista McKenna, senior SHE (safety, health, and environment) professional at Roche. The discussion centers on how fleets can start on a path to measuring carbon emissions and working with internal and external stakeholders to realize results. 🎙Timestamps & Topics 1:00 Who is Roche, and what is the fleet makeup? 2:05 What is Roche’s sustainability roadmap? What is the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and how does it factor into Roche’s plans? 3:40 Fleet is but one aspect of corporate sustainability, what are the other parts? 5:00 To gain a carbon emissions baseline for your fleet, how do you start? What data is collected? 5:50 What are Roche’s specific challenges in managing and improving fleet carbon emissions? 7:00 In what ways do you collect the data, and what is your process? 8:00 How do you manage the various components of carbon reduction and ESG to realize improvements? 9:45 Besides EVs, what other vehicle types or processes can you implement to lower carbon emissions? 10:40 How do you manage sustainability goals with spec’ing the right vehicles for the job? 13:00 What is a renewable energy certificate, and how does Roche use them? 14:15 What partners both internally and externally do you need in this effort? 16:25 What partners help certify the data? 🚗 Visit Fleet Forward to stay up-to-date on all the latest industry information. 🤝 Follow and connect with us on social media! Connect with Fleet Forward on LinkedIn. Like Fleet Forward on Facebook. Follow Fleet Forward on Twitter 🎥 Prefer to watch? Subscribe to the Fleet Forward YouTube channel!