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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.

Videosby Chris BrownOctober 12, 2021

Supply Crisis: Which Data Helps to Keep Vehicles Running Longer?

Learn about how the global supply chain crises is impacting vehicle availability and how you can extend the lifecycle of your vehicles in this episode of Fast Forward.

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Articlesby Chris BrownOctober 8, 2021

Bolt EUV: Level 2 Charging without the Charger

Bolt’s Dual Level Charge Cord allows for Level 2 charging on a 240v three-pronged dryer plug — a smart option for organizations with temporary employees or those in leased or rented complexes.

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Articlesby Chris BrownOctober 5, 2021

4 Growing Safety Issues — and Solutions — for Fleets

Fleet managers and safety stakeholders discuss how organizations can address smartphone addiction, in-vehicle distraction, spec’ing for ergonomics, and driver complacency in an era of increasing automation.

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Articlesby Chris BrownOctober 5, 2021

Is Video Telematics for You?

Video telematics systems can assess risk, improve driving behaviors, and mitigate crashes. Follow these steps to decide whether it is the right solution for you and understand the key factors for success.

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Videosby Chris BrownOctober 5, 2021

A Walkaround of the BrightDrop EP1 Pallet

Take a tour of the new BrightDrop EP1 electric pallet with Fleet Group Editor, Chris Brown, to learn about its features, use cases, and functionality in this episode of Fast Forward.

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Videosby Chris BrownSeptember 29, 2021

Free2Move Explains the Future of Fleet Management

Learn about Free2Move, how they solve FLEET MANAGEMENT problems, as well as some exciting new fleet management integrations and future outlook in this episode of Fast Forward.

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Videosby Chris BrownSeptember 21, 2021

Video Telematics: The Greater Truth

Learn about the greater truth of video telematics, including scorecards, a positive message for drivers, as well as what to look for in a telematics provider in this episode of Fleet Momentum.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 17, 2021

How Does Dopamine Affect Fleet Safety?

The risky behaviors driving the alarming rate of crashes during the coronavirus pandemic — along with the addictive behaviors surrounding phone use — are ringing alarm bells for fleets. Where do we go from here?

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 9, 2021

How Are Supply Chain Disruptions Affecting Car Haulers?

The auto transport sector requires specialized trucks and training. In times of surges and droughts of production, driver retention becomes an even bigger issue.

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Newsby Chris BrownSeptember 9, 2021

FFC21 Panel to Address Supply Chain Crisis

Moderated by Jim Press, former COO of Toyota North America, experts from the commercial vehicle, fintech, and automotive investment sectors will discuss forward-thinking solutions at the 2021 Fleet Forward Conference.

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