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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.

Articles•by Chris Brown•October 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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Articles•by Chris Brown•October 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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Videos•by Chris Brown•October 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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Videos•by Chris Brown•September 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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Videos•by Chris Brown•September 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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Articles•by Chris Brown•September 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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Articles•by Chris Brown•September 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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News•by Chris Brown•September 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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Articles•by Chris Brown•September 7, 2021

Supply, Chained: Parts Shortages, Price Hikes, and Incentive Cuts

As disruptions continue to rock vehicle and parts production, fleets should plan for limited fleet supply and cost increases in the near term. But there are things they can do now to mitigate the situation.

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Videos•by Chris Brown•September 3, 2021

Using Data to Solve Rightsizing, Supply Chain, and EV Challenges

Learn how to use data to solve fleet rightsizing, supply chain, and EV challenges in this episode of Fleet Momentum.

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