Automotive Fleet
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

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 BrownAugust 29, 2022

FedEx Ground Sues, Terminates Agreement of Largest Contractor

Spencer Patton, of Patton Logistics and Route Consultants, has publicly challenged FedEx Ground regarding strains to contractor profits involving fuel surcharges and Sunday deliveries.

Read More →
FleetTakesby Chris BrownAugust 26, 2022

How CARB’s Gas Vehicle Ban Will Affect Fleets

The California Air Resources Board laid down its most ambitious rule yet, which includes not only passenger cars but light-duty trucks. The rule is phasing out traditional power in fleets’ biggest workhorses.

Read More →
Videosby Chris BrownAugust 20, 2022

Managing Hidden Risks with “Safe” Fleet Drivers

Talk about risky driving among fleet drivers with Brian Kinniry and Mark Iorillo of CEI in this video episode of Fleet Momentum.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Videosby Chris BrownAugust 16, 2022

How to Strategize the Big Picture When Managing Fleets

In this Fast Forward video, Erin Gilchrist from Intellishift shares best practices in fleet management, including how to embrace change, leverage partners, break out of data silos, change driver behavior, invest in technology, and more.

Read More →
Videosby Chris BrownJuly 29, 2022

How Auto Transport Is Adjusting to Today’s Environment

Teri Ross, vice president, sales and client relations for PARS, will discuss how PARS is helping fleets manage changes in the auto transport environment.

Read More →
Newsby Chris BrownJuly 28, 2022

Fleet Forward Dallas Tour Stop Announces Agenda, Vehicles

The Fleet Forward stop in Dallas on Sept. 15 features Texas-specific seminars and electric vehicles from Lightning eMotors, ZEVx, Cenntro, and Xos, along with electric passenger car models.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
FleetTakesby Chris BrownJuly 22, 2022

How Fleet Manager’s Roles Evolve with EVs

Harvesting, analyzing, and acting on data is a never-ending requirement in fleet management. With EVs, the need increases exponentially — and requires new systems, networks, and apps to manage and integrate.

Read More →
Videosby Chris BrownJuly 21, 2022

Merchants Fleet CEO Brendan Keegan on Bain Acquisition

Get the inside scoop on the latest fleet news in this State of the Fleet Industry video interview. Here, sit down with Brendan P. Keegan, CEO and now president and chairperson of Merchants, to discuss how the just-announced acquisition will affect the company and the industry.

Read More →
Videosby Chris BrownJuly 20, 2022

How Fleets Can Adjust to the Disruptive Wholesale Market

The pace of change in the used car market only seems to accelerate. How can fleets adjust?

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Videosby Chris BrownJuly 19, 2022

Addressing Privacy in Driver Safety Programs

Hear details about driver privacy, as discussed in this episode of Fleet Momentum.

Read More →