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New Research at FFC2025: How Fleets Are Adopting — and Struggling With — Generative AI
David Prusinski of Vehicle Management Systems will share exclusive survey results on how fleets are adopting GPT-style tools and what generative AI means for the future of fleet management.
October 9, 2025
Discover how fleet management professionals are using generative AI to improve operations, and where they face challenges. Join Charlie Vogelheim of Auction Academy and David Prusinski of Vehicle Management Systems on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 3:15–4:00 PM at the Fleet Forward Conference in San Diego, California.
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David Prusinski, co-CEO of Vehicle Management Systems (VMS), formerly known as EVAI, will headline a forward-looking session at the 2025 Fleet Forward Conference exploring how fleet leaders are adopting generative AI tools to improve decision-making, operations, and efficiency.
The seminar — “Survey Results: How Fleet Leaders Are Adopting (and Struggling With) Generative AI” — will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 3:15 to 4:00 p.m. Charlie Vogelheim is moderating.
Prusinski will share findings from a recent industry survey that measured fleet leaders’ understanding, adoption, and trust in generative AI tools. The results reveal a fast-evolving landscape:
More than 40% of fleets are exploring or testing GPT-style interfaces for operational analysis.
Integration complexity, accuracy, and data security remain the top barriers to adoption.
Early adopters report efficiency gains of 8–15%, particularly in TCO analysis, route optimization, and vehicle health monitoring.
The session will explore how GPT-style interfaces compare to traditional dashboards, where fleets are seeing real ROI, and how AI may redefine the role and skill set of the modern fleet manager.
About Fleet Forward Conference
The 2025 Fleet Forward Conference will convene fleet, mobility, and technology leaders for three days of education, hands-on experiences, and networking focused on the future of fleet.
From breakout sessions and mainstage keynotes to the signature Ride & Drive experience, the Fleet Forward Conference delivers actionable insights and fresh perspectives for fleets at every stage of transformation.
New for 2025, the conference’s educational program is organized around six foundational pillars that define the future of fleet operations:
Mobility & Autonomy: exploring the shift to electric and autonomous fleets.
Data Integration, AI & Predictive Intelligence: unlocking real-time insights from connected platforms.
Global Strategy: offering a worldwide view of fleet challenges and innovation.
Fleet Safety & Risk: focused on protecting people and assets.
Infrastructure & Energy: addressing scalable electrification solutions; and
People, Talent & Culture: equipping fleets to build and support high-performing teams.
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