In this episode of The Future of Ground Transportation, host Daniel Perez sits down with Drake Bauer, Co-Founder and CEO of Proaction, a groundbreaking workspace platform designed to transform fleet management. Drake shares his journey and the mission behind Proaction: to provide modular solutions that eliminate the inefficiencies of outdated, disconnected systems. We explore how Proaction is moving the industry from a reactive "firefighting" model to a proactive, data-driven approach. Discover the power of their AI, which can automatically process invoices and even allow technicians to conduct vehicle inspections simply by speaking. If you're involved in fleet operations, logistics, or the future of transportation, this is a must-listen.⚡️ We Deep-Dive Into:* The founding story of Proaction and its mission. * The critical need for a unified workspace in fleet management. * Real-world applications of AI: Automated invoices and audio-powered inspections. * The strategy for moving from reactive to proactive maintenance. * How to manage mixed fleets of traditional, EV, and autonomous vehicles. 👏 Episode Highlights:- The critical need for a unified workspace in fleet management.Discover why relying on a patchwork of spreadsheets and disconnected software is costing your business time and money. Drake explains how a "single pane of glass" creates a single source of truth for all your operations, from maintenance to compliance.- Real-world applications of AI: Automated invoices and audio-powered inspections.Go beyond the buzzwords and see how AI is practically applied today. We break down how Proaction's technology can process a service invoice from a simple photo and allow technicians to perform detailed inspections just by using their voice.- The strategy for moving from reactive to proactive maintenance.Learn the philosophy that separates best-in-class fleets from the rest. Drake outlines the strategic shift from a "firefighting" mentality to a predictive model that uses historical data to fix issues before they become costly breakdowns.- How to manage mixed fleets of traditional, EV, and autonomous vehicles.The future of transportation is complex, with a mix of gas, electric, and autonomous assets. Drake shares insights on how a flexible, modern platform can unify the management of these different vehicle types, preparing your fleet for tomorrow's challenges.#FleetManagement #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfTransportation #Logistics #SupplyChain #ProactiveMaintenance #Telematics #EV #ElectricVehicles #AutonomousVehicles #FleetTech #Automation #SaaS #Proaction 📚 Resources Mentioned:Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale CarnegieBook: The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins🗣️ About the GuestDrake Bauer is the Co-Founder and CEO of Proaction, a fleet management software startup focused on providing modular solutions for complex operations. Their workspace platform supports multi-location, enterprise clients and is designed to eliminate inefficiencies associated with outdated, disconnected systems. Drake has been involved with the mobility industry since a young age and has two successful exits in his career. Today, he and his team are disrupting the multi-billion dollar fleet management information systems (FMIS) market by leveraging modern development tools and artificial intelligence. The result has been rapid growth into a few of the largest rental, leasing, & mixed-asset fleets in North America.