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•April 3, 2020

West Palm Beach Fleet Services: Socially Distant, More Connected than Ever

From servicing city vehicles in full plastic suits to staggered shifts and footprint decals to keep social distance, the Support Services Department of the City of West Palm Beach is adapting to work life amidst the coronavirus.

Articles•by Chris Brown•March 31, 2020

Predicting the Evolution of Mobility Options in the Pandemic Recovery

Right now, a card on the dash saying “this vehicle has been hygienically cleaned” means a lot more than a five-star user rating. Looking past the pandemic, this brief cessation of non-essential travel might produce even greater change.

Articles•by Chris Brown•March 26, 2020

When Fleet Management Meets Extraordinary Circumstances

Motorlease’s Joe Pelehach and Jeff Perkins discuss vehicle in-fleeting, servicing, and driver logistics in crisis conditions, as well as preparing for when business roars back to life.

Articles•by Chris Brown•March 17, 2020

Pandemic Survival: Adjusting Fleet on the Fly

To weather the coronavirus pandemic, this auto parts delivery service is sourcing new crisis-related contracts, conserving cash flow, and reexamining employee policies.

Articles•by Chris Brown•March 13, 2020

How an Electric Ford Transit Changes the Game

Of any manufacturer, Ford is best poised to electrify a global work van. But it’ll still need competitive products, supplier and upfitter partnerships, charging infrastructure and standardization, and federal incentives to create the ecosystem for electric commercial vehicles.

Articles•by Chris Brown•March 9, 2020

How Work Trucks Are Meeting the e-Commerce Surge

The 2020 Work Truck Show showcased a convergence of technologies driven by environmental conditions, regulations, and the needs of package delivery drivers, who enter and exit their vehicles hundreds of times in a day.

Articles•by Chris Brown•March 3, 2020

Penske, Waymo Share Vision for Future of Autonomous Trucking

Penske’s Bill Combs and Waymo’s Charlie Jatt believe the trucking industry can reap the benefits before achieving Level 5 autonomy through repositioning warehouses that are optimized for AVs, employing tele-operations, and adapting automated safety technologies available now.

Articles•by Chris Brown•February 18, 2020

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