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Chris Brown

Associate Publisher

As associate publisher of Automotive Fleet, Auto Rental News, and Fleet Forward, Chris Brown covers all aspects of fleets, transportation, and mobility. Chris produces and emcees the annual International Car Rental Show, the largest event serving the auto rental industry worldwide. Chris also created and produces the Fleet Forward Conference along with regional Tour stops, the Fleet Safety Conference, and DeliveryCon, for the last-mile delivery fleet market. 

Chris has won publishing awards for editorial excellence including a Jesse H. Neal Award, three Folio: Eddie Awards, and three Maggie Awards. As an internationally recognized expert on fleets, auto rental and mobility, Chris has spoken at industry events in the U.S., Brazil, Ireland, and China. He has appeared on Good Morning America and has been sourced and quoted in national media such as Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and National Public Radio.

Fleet manager interviewed at conference
Videosby Chris BrownJune 2, 2025

How SuYvonne Bell Future-Proofs Gilead Sciences’ Fleet Strategy

Gilead Sciences’ SuYvonne Bell explains how she’s rethinking fleet operations for sustainability, safety, and competitiveness in a post-COVID era.

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Newsby Chris BrownMay 30, 2025

Tariff Update May 30: Tariff Shifts Shake Up Auto Industry as Legal & Trade Battles Evolve

With the Court of Appeals temporarily restoring 25% Tariffs, costs, supply chains, and the policy landscape remain uncertain.

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Newsby Chris BrownMay 28, 2025

2025 Fleet Hall of Fame: Call for Nominations

Join us in honoring the fleet professionals whose leadership, innovation, and legacy continue to shape the future of the industry.

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A chart with EIA data shows a drop in U.S. gas prices. Next to it, a chart breaks down gas prices by region, with increases in the Rocky Mountain and West Coast regions.
Newsby Chris BrownMay 28, 2025

May 2025 Fuel Price Update: A Stable Stretch Ahead

How do gas prices in the U.S. compare to previous weeks? The average price of gas per gallon sees fluctuations across the nation. See what's contributing to future changes.

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Videosby Chris BrownMay 28, 2025

Bruce Birdsell on Standardizing Fleet Operations at a Growing National Company

Bruce Birdsell of Hermanson Company explains how he's modernizing a regional fleet into a scalable national operation while raising red flags about in-vehicle data privacy.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMay 22, 2025

In Memoriam: Andrew Lutz II

Andrew Lutz II devoted 42 years to Motorlease, helping instill a legacy built on integrity and relationships that still drive the company forward.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMay 20, 2025

How to Protect & Position Fleet Vehicles During Disasters

The decisions you make before a storm hits can save millions in fleet losses.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMay 19, 2025

How to Lay the Groundwork Before Your Next Fleet RFP

For a more effective RFP outcome, first understand how to gain internal alignment, avoid an overbuilt document, and decide when to use an RFI or RFQ to start the process.

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Photo Galleriesby Chris BrownMay 15, 2025

NAFA Institute & Expo 2025 in Pictures

Public and private fleets joined vendors and suppliers descended on Long Beach, California for the annual conference April 28-30. Topics like tariff's impacts on fleet costs, EV integration strategies, AI-powered data solutions, and workforce development took center stage.

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FleetTakesby Chris BrownMay 14, 2025

Does America Need Another EV Manufacturer?

A radically simple truck enters a complicated market — but maybe that’s exactly the point.

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