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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.

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. Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and National Public Radio.

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Articles•by Chris Brown•May 20, 2024

Fleet Maintenance Trends & Cost Outlook for 2024

Parts and labor shortages, elevated interest rates, and a surge in EVs and new vehicle technologies are all impacting fleet maintenance. Holman's Chris Foster digs into the factors moving the market and what fleets can do to mitigate expenses.

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Articles•by Chris Brown•May 9, 2024

How Benchmarking Improves Fleet Maintenance Costs

Fleets can drive efficiencies and improve operating costs by capturing detailed expenses on every unit and comparing them to technician and job hours. The Gothic Landscape fleet is on that quest.

Photo Galleries•by Chris Brown•May 1, 2024

2024 NAFA I&E in Photos

More than 2,100 attendees descended on San Antonio, Texas for NAFA’s 2024 Institute & Expo.

Videos•by Chris Brown•April 29, 2024

Bold Strategies to Beat High Interest & Boost Returns

While interest rates are still high, residual values have recently declined by as much as 20%. Learn how fleets can mitigate these effects and ease ownership costs.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•April 29, 2024

Trends & Takeaways from 2024 NAFA I&E

The 2024 event in San Antonio drew 2,100 attendees, the highest since 2018.

Articles•by Chris Brown•April 25, 2024

How USIC Uses Telematics to Enhance Safety

In a pilot with Samsara, USIC was able to reduce mobile phone usage by 92%, no-seat-belt instances by 85%, and rolling stops by 50%. USIC dives deeper into other effective methods that will further promote safety and efficiency.

News•by Chris Brown•April 15, 2024

Fleet Costs Spike in First Quarter 2024

According to Vincentric, fleet costs per mile in all five vehicle categories accelerated higher in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the fourth quarter of 2023.

Articles•by Chris Brown•April 11, 2024

Powerfleet & MiX Telematics: What Does it Mean for Fleets?

The tie-up takes MiX from its traditional telematics space into IoT to be able to monitor machines and devices beyond the embedded or installed telematics modem in a vehicle.

Videos•by Chris Brown•April 10, 2024

Can AI & Automation Deliver Real Solutions for Fleets?

Ridecell's founder and CEO AJ Trivedi engages with Chris Brown on ways fleets can automate vehicle lifecycle management to maximize asset revenues.

Articles•by Chris Brown•April 8, 2024

The Fleet View: What’s the New Frontier in Connectivity?

While telematics solutions are now ubiquitous, the connected vehicle is introducing new data points and efficiencies. What is driving the change, and how can fleets integrate this overflow of data seamlessly?