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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.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Chris BrownFebruary 24, 2025

Fleet in Flux: Costs, Tariffs & Regulations Reshape 2025

Supply chain recovery brings relief, but rising costs, the potential for tariffs, and an ongoing technician shortage will test fleet managers in the coming year.

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Videosby Chris BrownFebruary 21, 2025

Fleet & Reimbursement: Improving Efficiency in Mixed Vehicle Programs

For corporate fleets, a fleet vehicle isn't always the right choice. Join Lee Adam of Cardata to understand how to evaluate reimbursement as part of a mixed-fleet program.

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Articlesby Chris BrownFebruary 13, 2025

EV Shortages, Regulations, and Roadblocks: One Fleet Leader’s Battle for Compliance & Efficiency

Bruce Birdsell, fleet manager for Hermanson Company in the Pacific Northwest, shares his journey to find viable electric solutions for his mechanical contracting fleet.

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FleetTakesby Chris BrownFebruary 3, 2025

On Trade Wars, Incentive Cuts & Chinese EV Technology

It’s time to start measuring our technology against all global competitors and incentivize a market that fosters innovation, not stifle it.

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Videosby Chris BrownJanuary 30, 2025

Matt Dyer Joins Merchants Fleet as New CEO: What's Next? [Watch]

After serving in leadership roles across the global fleet management industry, Matt Dyer has joined Merchants Fleet as its new CEO. Dyer discusses his career path, the new position, and the road ahead for fleets.

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Passenger view of the Canoo electric vehicle.
FleetTakesby Chris BrownJanuary 22, 2025

Fleeting Thoughts on Canoo’s Demise

Canoo's bankruptcy and others like Lordstown Motors before it demonstrate a similar pattern. Fleets should take notice.

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Newsby Chris BrownJanuary 20, 2025

2024: The Year of Steady Ownership Costs

Vincentric's quarterly snapshot of ownership costs reveal an entire year of relative calm after two years of pandemic volatility.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 16, 2025

Charging a Truck: Understanding Third-Party Infrastructure Models

In world of high-power charging for trucks, As-a-Service models and providers are proliferating to meet the need.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 15, 2025

CES 2025 Hot Takes Part 2: Connected, Personalized & AI-Powered

In our second roundup, fleet and automotive professionals discuss new digital displays, sensors everywhere, and a $90k computer on wheels.

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FleetTakesby Chris BrownJanuary 14, 2025

Fast-Growing Jobs in the US: Where Does Fleet Fit?

LinkedIn calculated the Top 25 job titles with the greatest growth rate over the last three years. About a third involve company vehicles.

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