Click here to fill out our questionnaire to be featured in our Fleet in Focus series!
We Want to Hear Your Story for Our Fleet in Focus Series
We want to hear from you! What advice and lessons learned do you have for fellow commercial fleet managers?

Our Fleet in Focus series gives you a platform to both share your story and glean information from other fleet professionals.
Photo: Automotive Fleet
Commercial fleet managers, we want to hear from you! Through our new Fleet in Focus series, you have an opportunity to share about your unique experiences working in fleet with others.
Have some challenges you've overcome that you want to share about? Want to offer your perspective on hot topics? Have advice for new fleet managers?
In our new Fleet in Focus series, you have a platform to both share your story and glean information from other fleet professionals.
We'll use your responses to put together a profile of you for our readers, with your insights and advice for fellow fleet folks.
Fleet in Focus Highlights
Ernie Garcia - Gothic Landscape: Learn about what it takes to be the director of fleet and business systems for the largest family-owned landscape company in the nation.
Mikhaila Baldwin - CoolSys: Explore Mikhaila Baldwin's tips on change management, sustainability, tech innovations, and personal growth as a fleet manager who chases adventure outside of work.
More Operations

Managing Fleet Costs in an Era of Permanent Volatility
Fleet operating costs have risen more than 20% since 2020, raising a key question: When does extending a vehicle's service life stop making financial sense?
Read More →
The Next Evolution of Fleet Management: Autonomous Operations
This opening keynote session at the Fleet Forward Conference highlights the future of autonomous driving for fleets.
Read More →
How to Reduce the Total Cost of Risk From Catalytic Converter Theft
A stolen catalytic converter can cost fleets far more in downtime and lost productivity than in repairs. A total-cost-of-risk approach can help fleet managers quantify their exposure and prioritize theft prevention.
Read More →
Personal-Use Charges Rise as Vehicle Values Fall | AF News Recap
Personal-use charges are climbing, wholesale used-vehicle values are declining, and commercial fleet sales growth is slowing. This week, we're breaking down the latest fleet data, plus how Element Fleet Management is helping Waymo prepare for its first Canadian robotaxi market.
Read More →
Here's When You Should Make an Exception to Fleet Policy
Fleet policies are designed to create consistency, but not every driver or situation fits neatly within standard rules.
Read More →
AI-Native or AI-Acquired: What Should Fleet Managers Look for in an AI Platform?
Six questions can help fleet managers look beyond AI marketing claims to evaluate integration, data access, and real-world operational performance.
Read More →
A buyer's guide to fleet management software in 2027
Buying fleet management software in 2027 means looking beyond features and price. As fleet operations, technology and expectations evolve, this guide explores what today’s fleet professionals should consider when choosing a system that can deliver value now and adapt to what comes next.
Read More →
What Will Shape the Next Era of Fleet Management?
EVs, AI, and autonomous vehicles are reshaping fleet management. Discover what’s ahead—and how fleet leaders can prepare for the next era.
Read More →
How Fleets Can Recruit and Train Veterans for Technician Roles
Here's how the technician shortage has affected uptime for fleets, and what to do about it.
Read More →
Avis Budget Group Deploys Neology Toll Management Technology Across Major Brands
Neology’s neoFleet platform will manage toll transactions and toll-authority operations for vehicles across Avis, Budget, Payless, Budget Truck and Zipcar.
Read More →
