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.

Videos•by Chris Brown•August 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.

Videos•by Chris Brown•August 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.

Videos•by Chris Brown•July 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.

News•by Chris Brown•July 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.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•July 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.

Videos•by Chris Brown•July 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.