Mile Marker
Welcome to the Mile Marker podcast where we dive into the world of digital transformation for fleets. We will bring you the insights, trends and best practices to keep your fleet-based business moving forward all brought to you by Ridecell.
Episodes
39 episodes
Accelerating EV Adoption: Insights from Tara Spencer on the Mile Marker Podcast
In this Mile Marker podcast episode, we talk with Tara Spencer, Head of Sales for MoveEV, to explore the evolving landscape of fleet electrification. Tara highlights the steady growth of EV adoption, driven by pilot programs and increasing d...
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21:53
Empowering Fleet Electrification: Solutions for the Future (Amy Dobrikova)
In this episode of the Mile Marker podcast, Amy Dobrikova, VP of Fleet Solutions at Rexel Energy Solutions discusses the company’s role in providing hardware and infrastructure solutions for fleets transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs), addr...
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17:17
Steering Fleet Electrification and Sustainability: Insights from Ted Chan
In this episode of the Mile Marker podcast, Ted Chan, Corporate Fleet and Travel Manager for Schindler Elevator discusses the challenges and rewards of managing Schindler's 3,800-vehicle fleet, particu...
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20:40
How New Ideas and Innovative Programs Drive Fleet Efficiency with David Hayward of ABM
In this episode of the Mile Marker podcast David Hayward, Global Fleet Manager at ABM, shares his unconventional entry into fleet management, his diverse experience across pharmaceutical, service, and government fleets, and the challenges of ma...
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27:14
Holman Celebrates 100 Years, Looks to the Future of Fleet with Innovation and Technology (Jim Spera)
In this episode of the Mile Marker Podcast, host Angela Simoes speaks with Jim Spera, Vice President of Sales at Holman. Spera discusses the rapid advancements in fleet technology, focusing on electric vehicles, telematics, and AI. He highlight...
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18:46
Technology, Innovation, Regulation and Strategy: the Path to Effective EV Transition (Kevin Neal)
In this episode of the Mile Marker podcast, Kevin Neal, Business Development Director at Revolv, shares insights from his 23 years in the fleet industry. Kevin discusses the transformative journey of fleet electrification, from early trials wit...
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36:43
It’s all about the data for the future of Fleet Management: Insights from Mike Albert Leaders
In this episode of the Mile Marker podcast, Amy Hudson, Chief Operating Officer, and Jason Kraus, Director of Vehicle Acquisition and Lease Structure at Mike Albert, discuss the evolution of fleet management, highlighting the company’s focus on...
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27:53
“It’s an exciting time to be alive!” - Insights from Bain & Company's Stephan Zech
In this episode of the Mile Marker podcast, Stephan Zech, partner at Bain & Company and expert in Bain's Automotive Practice explores the latest trends shaping the automotive industry, including China's rapid EV adoption, the critical role ...
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33:48
Fleet Evolution: Embracing B2B Services and Technology (Brad Burgess)
In this episode, Brad Burgess, Interim Co-CEO and SVP of Sales and Marketing at Merchants, discusses the rapid transformation of the fleet industry into a B2B service, technology, and consulting space. Brad shares insights on the shift from veh...
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22:38
The Evolution of Telematics: Integrating Data for the Future of Fleet Management (Geotab)
Greg Gray, VP of Sales and Fleet Management, and Sherry Calkins, SVP of Global Strategic Accounts, both from Geotab, discuss the shift from traditional telematics to a broader focus on data intelligence, integration, and automation. They highli...
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24:55
Getting Fleet Electrification Right from the Start (Adam Seifert)
In this episode we speak with Adam Seifert, Director, Fleet Advisory & Analytics, Inspiration Mobility, about learning from early EV fleet adopters and avoiding making the same mistakes when beginning to transition fleets to electric. Every...
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24:34
Transforming Mobility – The Future of Software-Defined Vehicles and Fleet Management (Partha Goswami)
In this episode of Mile Marker, we welcome Partha Goswami, a strategist and futurist specializing in emerging technology and disruption in the mobility industry. Partha analyzes automotive trends, explores the startup ecosystem, and discusses t...
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34:25
Exploring the Evolving Landscape of Auto Transport and Logistics (Jay Wertzberger)
In this episode, Jay Wertzberger, founder of ATI Auto Business YouTube channel, shares insights on the complexities of auto transport and vehicle logistics. With over 30 years in the industry, Jay discusses the evolution of technology, the role...
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38:18
AI Revolution: Transforming Automotive & Fleet with Jamye Carpenter
Dive into the future of automotive and fleet industries with Jamye Carpenter, owner and president of JRC Innovative Solutions. With over 20 years in automotive and insurance, Jamye brings her expertise in business process optimization and AI in...
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40:08
Revolutionizing Fleet Management: A Masterclass with Rick Bell
Join us on this episode of Mile Marker as we sit down with Rick Bell, managing partner at the Merlin Group and a trailblazer in fleet management and last-mile solutions. From his strategic roles at Merchants Fleet to founding Merlin Group, Rick...
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Episode 24
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43:44
Driving Innovation in Fleet Management (Susan Miller)
In this episode of the Mile Marker podcast, fleet veteran and luminary, Susan Miller joins to reflect on the rapid evolution of the industry and her roles within it. With over 36 years in fleet management, including 29 years at McDonald's and m...
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34:19
Exploring the Future of Captive Finance (Jeff Paul)
In this episode of the Mile Marker podcast, Jeff Paul of Deloitte discusses the evolving role of OEM captive finance. He explores leasing trends, the impact of digital transformation, and the future of automotive mobility. Topics include the ri...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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34:45
The Future of Automotive with Industry Veteran, Ed Garsten
Join us as we chat with automotive industry veteran and Forbes Contributor, Ed Garsten, as he shares his insights on the changing automotive landscape, from groundbreaking technologies to innovative business models. We have a fun conversation a...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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37:52
Independent Rental Companies - Filling a Niche and Finding Growth (Trent Gifford)
This episode features Trent Gifford, founder and president of the Independent Car Rental Association, where he talks about how small and independent rental companies have found specific niches to serve and drive growth in their businesses. Are ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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36:56
What 2024 Will Hold for Fleets? (Chris Brown)
Today we talk with Chris Brown, Associate Publisher at Bobit Media, about what we can expect to see with the fleet industry in 2024. Electrification, AI, shared, autonomous, sales… we cover it all. And stick around for the lighting round! ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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44:02
Electric Trucks Are More Than Just Semis (Alexander Voets)
When you think electric trucks, you probably think of huge semi trucks. But there are hundreds of other types of trucks that need to start transitioning to electric, and how the heck will that happen? Tune into this conversation with Alexander ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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29:47
How Suppliers and Aftermarket Manufacturers Adapt to the World of Al and Electrification (Colin Shaw)
In this episode of the Mile Marker Podcast, host Angela Simoes interviews Collin Shaw, Chief Commercial Vehicle Officer of MEMA, the Vehicle Supplier Association, and Chief Operating Officer of the MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers. Shaw discus...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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27:36
Transition Fleets and Employee-Owned Gas Vehicles to Electric and Get Reimbursed for Charging. (Dave Lewis, Founder & CEO of MoveEV)
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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29:16
Focused on the Road and Not Your Phones (Corey Woinarowicz - NoCell)
In this episode, Corey Woinarowicz, the chief revenue officer of NoCell joins the Mile Marker Podcast. NoCell is on a mission to end cell phone distracted driving, an issue that affects everyone, and Corey shares insights into their efforts to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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28:50
Connected Vehicles Really Aren’t Connected (Todd Thomas - AiDEN)
Connected vehicles have long been an industry buzzword, but true connectivity has remained elusive. That's changing now thanks to new technologies like the Android Auto OS and AiDEN Automotive. In this episode, we talk to Todd Thomas, CRO at Ai...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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27:46