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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.

Newsby Chris BrownOctober 30, 2023

Motorlease Strategically Positions Itself for the Future

Motorlease announces acquisition by 1st Financial Bank USA to expand its credit lines and continue to operate as a privately held, family-owned provider of fleet management services.

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FleetTakesby Chris BrownOctober 23, 2023

Telematics is No Longer Avoidable

We are a digital and connected society, and that interconnectedness is only intensifying. It is incumbent on fleet operators to have as much transparency and insight into their businesses as possible.

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Articlesby Chris BrownOctober 16, 2023

AALA Celebrates Tom Callahan

At the annual meeting of the American Association of Leasing Administrators, Tom Callahan, senior advisor to Wheels and former president of Donlen, was recognized for his career of service to the fleet and leasing industries.

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Newsby Chris BrownOctober 13, 2023

Fleet TCO Decreases Slightly in Q3

According to Vincentric, fleet cost per mile for most vehicle categories decreased slightly in the third quarter, while the Pickup and SUV categories remained the same.

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Videosby Chris BrownOctober 9, 2023

Fleet Safety: Breaking 7 Commonly Held Concepts [Watch]

Break down preconceived notions on fleet safety and check out a new framework on how to manage it in your organization.

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Newsby Chris BrownOctober 4, 2023

2023 Fleet Forward Conference Announces Opening Keynote

This year’s opening keynote panel comprises leaders from diverse sectors of fleet who will deep dive into the industry’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 29, 2023

Fleet Telematics 2023: A Saturated Market?

Clem Driscoll’s latest survey on fleets’ buying intentions and use of GPS fleet management systems reveals new trends in overall penetration, growth sectors, system benefits and dislikes, and why users switch systems.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 22, 2023

How the Go-To Guy Became a Fleet Manager

Joe Schmoeckel shares how his experience as a manager of internal startups helped him ultimately create the fleet program at Lundbeck — from scratch.

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FleetTakesby Chris BrownSeptember 21, 2023

UAW Strike & Gov’t Shutdown: A Perfect Storm?

While the strike is still too young to reveal its effect on fleet vehicle inventories, the looming government shutdown could present a double whammy of macro effects on fleets and transportation.

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Newsby Chris BrownAugust 30, 2023

Fleet Forward: The Tour Announces NY/NJ Vehicle Lineup

The Tour heads to its next stop in Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. on Sept. 13. The event will feature a Ride and Drive with new EV models, networking opportunities with other fleet managers and vendors, and educational seminars.

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