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Faith Howell

Associate Editor

Faith Howell is the Associate Editor for Automotive Fleet. 

A Fleet Forward Conference graphic highlighting this year's Soap Box derby challenge between Chris Brown and Lauren Fletcher. Image of Dan VanFossen introducing the award.
Newsby Faith HowellNovember 11, 2025

Bobit Takes the Wheel: Chris Brown and Lauren Fletcher Are Racing for a Cause

Fleet Forward joins forces with the Soap Box Derby to inspire future engineers and fuel trade school dreams through hands-on innovation.

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A Fleet Forward graphic highlighting Kimberly Fisher's acceptance of the Global Fleet Award at the 2025 Fleet Forward Conference.
Newsby Faith HowellNovember 10, 2025

Kimberly Fisher Wins 2025 Global Fleet Manager of the Year

Recognized for her leadership in NOV and global impact on fleet operations, Fisher was honored at the annual Fleet Forward Conference in San Diego.

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Videosby Faith HowellNovember 7, 2025

AF Weekly News: Jeep Recalls, Open Road Tolling, & the Fleet Forward Conference Awards Ceremony

In this week's AF news roundup, we feature the Stellantis recall of over 300,000 Jeeps, the benefits of open road tolling, and the awards presented at this year's 2025 Fleet Forward Conference.

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A Fleet Forward graphic highlighting Bobit's Lifecycle award; Rob Minton and Lauren Fletcher pose at this year's award ceremony in San Diego.
Newsby Faith HowellNovember 6, 2025

Fleet Leadership: Rob Minton Receives Lifecycle Honor

Presented by Bobit’s Lauren Fletcher, the award recognized Minton’s decades-long impact on fleet communications, telematics, and connected vehicle innovation.

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A Fleet Forward graphic highlighting John's Boesel's retirement at this year's award ceremony on October 22.
Newsby Faith HowellNovember 5, 2025

John Boesel Recognized at 2025 Fleet Forward Conference

Bobit recognized John Boesel, CEO of Calstart, who is retiring after over three decades of service.

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Videosby Faith HowellNovember 1, 2025

AF Weekly News: The Toyota RAV4 Has Arrived. Plus, Projected Fuel Costs for 2025 & Fleet Forward Conference Insights

This week's news recap features the electrified Toyota RAV4 arriving this winter, conference insights on tech and adapting fleets, and predicted fuel costs for 2026.

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Newsby Faith HowellOctober 28, 2025

The Final October Fuel Update: Gas Prices Jump Again

Rejoicing at the pumps was short-lived; fuel prices have risen above $3 once more.

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A graphic highlighting Automotive Fleet's weekly news recap, with this week's highlighting the Fleet Forward Conference, fuel updates, and GMs halting of BrightDrop delivery vans.
Videosby Faith HowellOctober 24, 2025

AF Weekly News: The 2025 Fleet Forward Conference, GM Halts BrightDrop Production, & How To Build Career Confidence

In this week's news roundup, Faith Howell highlights the first day of the Fleet Forward Conference, BrightDrop halting production of its delivery vans, and fleet managers paying less than $3 at the pump for the first time in over a year.

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Articlesby Faith HowellOctober 20, 2025

How Coaching, Not Training, Builds Safer Fleets

A new University of California study reveals that behavior-based coaching helps fleet drivers retain safety lessons and reduce risk far more effectively than classroom training.

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Videosby Faith HowellOctober 17, 2025

AF Weekly News Recap: CALSTART Appoints a New CEO, Freight Fraud Rises, & Safety Culture That Makes a Difference

In this week's news roundup, Faith Howell covers CALSTART's leadership update, fleet safety takes from the AFLA Conference, freight fraud, and more.

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