
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
49 episodes
Navigating the Future of Auto Lending: Digital Transformation, AI, and Industry Trends with Jessica Gonzalez
In this episode of the Mile Marker podcast, we talk with Jessica Gonzalez, VP of Customer Success in Lending at Informed IQ. Jessica shares insights from her extensive experience in lending and fintech, highlighting shifts in auto financing, di...
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24:21

Navigating Fleet Electrification: AI, Charging Solutions, and Policy Changes (Selinay Filiz Parlak)
This episode of the Mile Marker podcast explores the evolving landscape of fleet electrification with Selinay Filiz Parlak, co-founder and COO of BlueDot. The discussion covers the challenges fleets face in transitioning to EVs, includ...
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27:34

The Road Ahead: Electrification, Fleet Evolution, and Alternative Fuels (Mark Hazel)
In this episode of the Mile Marker podcast, we speak with Mark Hazel, Associate Director for Commercial Vehicle Reporting at S&P Global Mobility. The conversation dives into electrification trends in the commercial vehicle industry...
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29:35

Simplifying Fleet Leasing with Ridecell 360 (Ashok Sundararajan)
In this episode, Ashok Sundararajan, Global Head of Product at Ridecell, discusses how leasing and fleet companies are navigating the shift toward electrification while tackling operational complexity. He shares how Ridecell 360 helps solve ind...
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15:50

2025 Predictions – The Year of Change in Mobility and Fleet Management
As we kick off 2025, the mobility and fleet management landscape is set for significant shifts. In this episode, co-hosts Angela Simoes and Mark Thomas discuss what’s ahead and share insights from some of our past podcast guests.J...
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39:22

Fostering Connection and Growth: Highlights from the AFLA Annual Conference (Elizabeth Schlicht)
In this Mile Marker podcast episode, we chat with Elizabeth Schlicht, Executive Director of the Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA). They reflect on AFLA’s recent conference, emphasizing its unique sense of community. With a recor...
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21:59

Building Trust and Embracing Change: Fleet Management at Gilead with SuYvonne Bell
In this Mile Marker Podcast episode, we speak with SuYvonne Bell, Senior Manager of US Fleet Operations at Gilead. Bell shares insights into managing Gilead’s diverse fleet of 1,000 vehicles across sales, IT, and facilities, highlighting her te...
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29:45

Revolutionizing Fleet Repairs: An Interview with Demetra Markopoulos
In this episode of the Mile Marker podcast, we talk with Demetra Markopoulos, SVP of Fleet at Service Up, about innovations in fleet repair. Service Up offers a digital, all-in-one repair platform, likened to “DoorDash for car repair,” streamli...
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16:07

Energizing the Fleet Industry: A New Generation's Perspective with Brett Ashley Bridges
In this Mile Marker Podcast episode, we speak with Brett Ashley Bridges, Director of Communications and Client Services at BBL Fleet. Brett shares her journey into the fleet industry, highlighting the unique community, mentorship, and support f...
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15:25

Navigating Fleet Digitalization and Work-Life Harmony with Mace Hartley
In this episode of the Mile Marker Podcast, we speak with Mace Hartley, Executive Director of the Australasian Fleet Management Association (AFMA). They explore the shift toward digital vehicles, emphasizing how electric vehicles (EVs) are rede...
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25:42

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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