Cindy Brauer

Former Managing Editor

Cindy Brauer is a former managing editor for Bobit Business Media’s AutoGroup. A native of Chicago but resident of southern California since her teens, Brauer studied journalism and earned a communications degree at California State University Fullerton. Over her career, she has written and edited content for a variety of publishing venues in a disparate range of fields, from plumbing appliances and restaurants to the automotive industry and biomedical research.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•July 19, 2010

Full Maintenance Program Aids Cost Control

Often the target of corporate cost-paring measures in tough economic times, fleet maintenance expense can be managed with a program offering fixed costs and predictable budgets.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•July 19, 2010

Mapping a Sustainable Fleet Strategy

Building an environmentally responsible fleet requires research, planning, and matching vehicles and technologies to applications and business needs. Two companies share best practices in developing sustainable fleet programs.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•July 19, 2010

Mapping a Sustainable Fleet Strategy

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•July 16, 2010

Building a Safety Culture for Company Drivers

Fleet safety policy must arise from a fundamental corporate value. The most commonly cited factor in a successful fleet safety program is senior management leadership and commitment.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•July 16, 2010

Developing Fleet Cell Phone & Texting Policies

Policies limiting company driver cell phone use and banning texting must be clearly defined and include specific consequences.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•June 30, 2010

Green Fleet Conference Heads to San Diego

Scheduled Oct. 18-19, the 2010 conference offers focused resources to build cost-effective, sustainable fleets. The event features education sessions, a first-time ride & drive, exhibits, and networking components.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•June 11, 2010

Senior Management Role Critical in Reducing Preventable Crashes

To effectively cut the rate of preventable accidents, fleet safety efforts require senior executive engagement in program development, funding allocation, communication, and leadership.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•June 11, 2010

Cell Phone & Texting Pose Serious Liability Risks

Recent National Safety Council figures reveal the alarming incidence of crashes caused by cell-phoning and texting drivers. Companies have begun to recognize the liability of such behaviors.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•May 28, 2010

Kraft Foods Field-Tests Alt-Fuel Vehicles

As part of continuing sustainability efforts, the global foods powerhouse is evaluating initial driver response to a pilot test of Ford and Toyota hybrids, the Subaru Forester PZEV, and the diesel-powered VW Jetta in its sales fleet.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•May 28, 2010

'Green Telematics' Use to Grow

Providing solutions for fleet sustainability efforts, the “green” telematics market is expected to expand nine-fold by 2015. Most valuable to fleets is the wireless communication of fuel consumption and emissions data.

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