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Faith Howell

Associate Editor

Faith Howell is the Associate Editor for Automotive Fleet and Charged Fleet. 

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Articles•by Faith Howell•September 8, 2026

Fleet Has a Talent Pipeline Problem, not a Talent Problem

Where will the next generation of fleet leaders come from, and what does the industry need to do differently to find them?

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Videos•by Faith Howell•September 4, 2026

From AI Prompts to AI-Generated Safety Songs | AF News Recap

Can better prompts make AI more useful for fleet managers? This week, we’re breaking down smarter fleet analysis, an AI-assisted experiment that turned safety training into music, and what happened to fuel prices in August.

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Articles•by Faith Howell•September 4, 2026

Fleet Hacks: What Are You Still Doing Manually?

From daily recaps to repeatable workflows, fleet professionals share how AI can cut through busywork while keeping human judgment at the center.

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Articles•by Faith Howell•September 3, 2026

How One Fleet Manager Put a New Spin on Safety Training

Joe Lewis turned a pre-trip inspection lesson into an AI-assisted song, then four safety albums. The experiment also revealed why human oversight matters when AI enters driver training.

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Videos•by Faith Howell•August 28, 2026

New Tariff Threats & a Leadership Change at Wheels | AF News Recap

A new tariff threat is creating more uncertainty for fleet ordering, Wheels has named a new president, and we’re asking whether certification is really worth the investment.

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Articles•by Faith Howell•August 28, 2026

Certification: What’s in It for the Fleet Manager?

From smarter fleet decisions to stronger career credibility, certification can give fleet managers knowledge they may never gain inside a single operation.

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Videos•by Faith Howell•August 22, 2026

AI is changing what fleet managers can build & 849,000 vehicles recalled | AF News Recap

Fleet managers are learning how to build their own AI-powered tools, Stellantis is recalling nearly 849,000 vehicles, and this year’s Fleet Manager of the Year finalists have been revealed. Additionally, we’re examining how to identify repairs that warrant a second look. Here’s what you need to know this week.

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Articles•by Faith Howell•August 21, 2026

Fleet Meets: Eric Kilgore

This edition of the Fleet Meets series features one of the industry's best leaders driving multi-market and national operations.

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News•by Faith Howell•August 19, 2026

2026 Fleet Manager of the Year Finalists Announced

Who are the 2026 Fleet Manager of the Year finalists?

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Videos•by Faith Howell•August 14, 2026

The Tools Are Smarter, but Are Your Fleet Strategies? | AF News Recap

From a fleet manager’s critical first 90 days to why more technology doesn’t automatically mean better safety, this week is all about turning tools into results.

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