Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What if small fleets could drive further, burn less fuel, and slash emissions, all without adding a single new vehicle? In this episode, I chat with Naeem Bari, Co-founder of Linxup, about how telematics, data, and driver behaviour are reshaping fleet sustainability and safety. Smart tech, real results - it’s all here.
In this final episode under the Sustainable Supply Chain name (before the show evolves into the Resilient Supply Chain Podcast), I sit down with Naeem Bari, Chief Product Officer and Co-founder of Linxup, to uncover how data, telematics, and driver behaviour are transforming the sustainability of small and mid-sized fleets.
Naeem shares how Linxup’s accessible, plug-and-play technology helped customers cut 373,000 hours of idling in a single year, saving over 1,650 tonnes of CO₂, and why real-time feedback isn’t just reducing fuel use, but reshaping how drivers think and act on the road. We explore how smarter monitoring creates accountability without intrusion, how AI and automation will soon make fleet management nearly self-optimising, and why safety and sustainability are two sides of the same coin.
You’ll hear:
– How small fleets are becoming big players in carbon reduction and cost efficiency
– Why driver coaching and visibility are critical to long-term fleet resilience
– What the rise of AI means for the future of sustainable logistics
This conversation is full of practical insights on supply chain resilience, fleet sustainability, and the power of technology to make everyday business operations cleaner, safer, and more efficient.
What’s your take - can telematics really make fleets more sustainable and more human? Let me know below 👇
🎧 Listen to the full episode and subscribe here: sustainablesupplychainpodcast.com
🔗 Follow the podcast for more conversations on sustainability, resilience, and innovation in supply chains.
🕒 Timestamps:
00:00 Intro – Final Episode Announcement
00:30 From Sustainable to Resilient Supply Chain
01:00 Why Resilience and Sustainability Are Inseparable
02:00 Welcoming New Subscribers
02:45 Today’s Topic – Telematics, Safety, and Sustainability
03:20 Meet Naeem Bari – Co-founder & Chief Product Officer at Linxup
04:30 The Origin Story of Linxup (2004–2011)
06:00 Making Enterprise Telematics Accessible for Small Fleets
07:00 Surprises in Serving Small Businesses
09:00 Why Small Fleets Were Overlooked – And the Market Gap
10:30 How Linxup Bridges Simplicity and Sophistication
12:00 Telematics and Sustainability – Efficiency Meets Safety
13:00 Real Data: 373,000 Idle Hours Cut, 1,650 Tonnes of CO₂ Saved
15:00 How Telematics Changes Driver Behaviour
16:00 Overcoming Driver Pushback & Building Trust
18:30 The Power of Dashcams – Fraud Prevention & Safety
20:00 Why Safety Is Existential for Small Fleets
22:00 How Real-Time Tracking Drives Accountability
24:00 Coaching Insights & Tailgating Lessons
26:00 Adapting Tech for Regional Driving Cultures
28:00 Evolving Driver Attitudes to Monitoring
29:00 Continuous Feedback – Listening to 20,000+ Customers
31:00 What Customers Really Want: The Rise of Dashcams
33:00 Real-World Impact Story – Waste Hauling Efficiency Gains
35:00 The Shift Toward Electric Fleets & Emerging Metrics
37:00 The Role of AI and Automation in Fleet Management
40:00 Vision Zero and European Safety Inspiration
42:00 Electric vs. Combustion – The 10,000-Mile Crossover Point
44:00 If You Could Pick One Sustainability Champion…
45:00 Naeem’s Final Takeaway – Safety as the Unsung Sustainability Hero
46:30 Insurance Benefits of Safer Fleets
47:00 Where to Learn More – Linxup.com & Naeem on LinkedIn
47:30 Closing Remarks
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What if small fleets could drive further, burn less fuel, and slash emissions, all without adding a single new vehicle? In this episode, I chat with Naeem Bari, Co-founder of Linxup, about how telematics, data, and driver behaviour are reshaping fleet sustainability and safety. Smart tech, real results - it’s all here.
In this final episode under the Sustainable Supply Chain name (before the show evolves into the Resilient Supply Chain Podcast), I sit down with Naeem Bari, Chief Product Officer and Co-founder of Linxup, to uncover how data, telematics, and driver behaviour are transforming the sustainability of small and mid-sized fleets.
Naeem shares how Linxup’s accessible, plug-and-play technology helped customers cut 373,000 hours of idling in a single year, saving over 1,650 tonnes of CO₂, and why real-time feedback isn’t just reducing fuel use, but reshaping how drivers think and act on the road. We explore how smarter monitoring creates accountability without intrusion, how AI and automation will soon make fleet management nearly self-optimising, and why safety and sustainability are two sides of the same coin.
You’ll hear:
– How small fleets are becoming big players in carbon reduction and cost efficiency
– Why driver coaching and visibility are critical to long-term fleet resilience
– What the rise of AI means for the future of sustainable logistics
This conversation is full of practical insights on supply chain resilience, fleet sustainability, and the power of technology to make everyday business operations cleaner, safer, and more efficient.
What’s your take - can telematics really make fleets more sustainable and more human? Let me know below 👇
🎧 Listen to the full episode and subscribe here: sustainablesupplychainpodcast.com
🔗 Follow the podcast for more conversations on sustainability, resilience, and innovation in supply chains.
🕒 Timestamps:
00:00 Intro – Final Episode Announcement
00:30 From Sustainable to Resilient Supply Chain
01:00 Why Resilience and Sustainability Are Inseparable
02:00 Welcoming New Subscribers
02:45 Today’s Topic – Telematics, Safety, and Sustainability
03:20 Meet Naeem Bari – Co-founder & Chief Product Officer at Linxup
04:30 The Origin Story of Linxup (2004–2011)
06:00 Making Enterprise Telematics Accessible for Small Fleets
07:00 Surprises in Serving Small Businesses
09:00 Why Small Fleets Were Overlooked – And the Market Gap
10:30 How Linxup Bridges Simplicity and Sophistication
12:00 Telematics and Sustainability – Efficiency Meets Safety
13:00 Real Data: 373,000 Idle Hours Cut, 1,650 Tonnes of CO₂ Saved
15:00 How Telematics Changes Driver Behaviour
16:00 Overcoming Driver Pushback & Building Trust
18:30 The Power of Dashcams – Fraud Prevention & Safety
20:00 Why Safety Is Existential for Small Fleets
22:00 How Real-Time Tracking Drives Accountability
24:00 Coaching Insights & Tailgating Lessons
26:00 Adapting Tech for Regional Driving Cultures
28:00 Evolving Driver Attitudes to Monitoring
29:00 Continuous Feedback – Listening to 20,000+ Customers
31:00 What Customers Really Want: The Rise of Dashcams
33:00 Real-World Impact Story – Waste Hauling Efficiency Gains
35:00 The Shift Toward Electric Fleets & Emerging Metrics
37:00 The Role of AI and Automation in Fleet Management
40:00 Vision Zero and European Safety Inspiration
42:00 Electric vs. Combustion – The 10,000-Mile Crossover Point
44:00 If You Could Pick One Sustainability Champion…
45:00 Naeem’s Final Takeaway – Safety as the Unsung Sustainability Hero
46:30 Insurance Benefits of Safer Fleets
47:00 Where to Learn More – Linxup.com & Naeem on LinkedIn
47:30 Closing Remarks
⸻
SEO Keywords (for tagging):
fleet sustainability, supply chain resilience, sustainable logistics, telematics, AI in supply chains, fleet management, Linxup, small business innovation, emissions reduction, carbon footprint, driver safety, clean mobility, resilient supply chain podcast
