In this episode of Automotive Fleet on the Move, Chris Brown speaks with Patti Earley, CAFM, fleet fuel operations manager at Florida Power & Light (FPL). Earley shares insights from one of the country’s largest utility fleets on how to stay resilient in an era of unpredictability.
She discusses how tariffs and supply chain volatility are keeping even seasoned fleet managers on their toes, and what FPL is doing to prepare. Earley outlines how her team is tackling the technician shortage through partnerships with tech schools and the military, and she reveals how drive cams and video telematics have delivered a surprising return on investment.
Plus, she makes an impassioned plea for fleet professionals to give back through volunteering, drawing on her own recent honor: the inaugural Tom Johnson Award for promoting fleet excellence.
🧭 Topics Covered
What Florida Power & Light’s fleet is seeing on the horizon: tariffs, parts delays, and geopolitical uncertainty
How FPL is addressing the nationwide technician shortage with recruiting programs targeting students and veterans
Why in-cab cameras have been a game-changer for crash reduction and how driver perception shifted after seeing them in action
The value of industrywide volunteering and why Patti believes it’s critical to fleet education and professional development
Background on the new Tom Johnson Award and its mission to spotlight fleet leadership and service
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