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•May 1, 2004

Is the In-House Fleet Manager Still Relevant?

The general trend to outsourcing all but core business functions may appear to reduce the importance of corporate fleet managers, but in reality they remain critical members of a fleet management ‘partnership.’

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•April 1, 2004

Does Sex Make a Difference?

What are women’s experiences working in a historically male-dominated industry? In a recent AF survey, a wide sample of women fleet managers responded with some surprising answers.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•October 1, 2003

Surviving a Gasoline Shortage

A broken pipeline sparked along lines at stations and record-level prices. Phoenix-area fleets that remained on the road during the late-summer fuel crisis relied on contingency plans and vehicle diversity.

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