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Jeanny Abraham

Associate Editor

 Jeanny Abraham is the Associate Editor for Government Fleet and Automotive Fleet.

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Articles•by Jeanny Abraham•November 6, 2026

When a Cyberattack Hits Your Fleet: What Happens Next?

“You have two opportunities to test your plans: when you choose or when the threat actor chooses.” A cybersecurity expert reveals what fleet managers need to know before a cyberattack puts their operations at risk — and why the decisions made in the first moments can shape the entire recovery.

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Chad Edmondson at Fleet Forward Conference 2026
News•by Jeanny Abraham•October 22, 2026

Chad Edmondson Named 2026 Fleet Safety Award Winner

The VSC Fire & Security fleet director oversees more than 1,100 assets nationwide. His approach to improving driver safety emphasizes collaboration, employee engagement, and building trust with the people behind the wheel.

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News•by Jeanny Abraham•October 22, 2026

Joseph Lukacs Wins 2026 Global Fleet Manager of the Year

The Sherwin-Williams fleet leader adds another industry honor to his career after being named the 2025 Edward J. Bobit Professional Fleet Manager of the Year.

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Articles•by Jeanny Abraham•October 22, 2026

IIHS Crash Avoidance Tests Reveal Safety Gaps in Cargo Vans and Work Trucks

New IIHS crash avoidance ratings show uneven performance among cargo vans and heavy-duty pickups, with most struggling to avoid vehicle-to-vehicle collisions.

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Articles•by Jeanny Abraham•October 14, 2026

Does Your Fleet's Culture Encourage Distracted Driving?

What happens when the people responsible for enforcing safety rules are the ones setting the wrong example? The answer may reveal why some of the biggest risks to fleet drivers have little to do with what's written in the employee handbook.

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Articles•by Jeanny Abraham•August 13, 2026

Merchants Fleet Reports 290M EV Miles as Fleets Navigate Changing Electrification Market

From millions in operating savings to hundreds of millions of EV miles, Merchants Fleet’s latest report reveals what’s working and what’s changing in fleet electrification.

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Gary Van Orden Retirement
News•by Jeanny Abraham•July 31, 2026

Gary Van Orden Retires After Nearly Four Decades in Commercial Fleet

From answering customer calls at Ford Motor Company to leading fleet sales across multiple OEMs and a fleet management company, Gary Van Orden's career reflects nearly four decades of leadership in commercial fleet.

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Articles•by Jeanny Abraham•July 23, 2026

Connected Fleets Face Growing Cyber Risks as Technological Landscape Grows

As fleets adopt more connected vehicles, telematics, and AI-powered technologies, cyber threats are evolving just as quickly. From ransomware and cargo theft to vulnerabilities in connected vehicle systems, here's what fleet managers need to know to stay ahead of the risks.

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Articles•by Jeanny Abraham•June 2, 2026

Building Smarter Cybersecurity Policies for Fleet Operations

As fleet operations become increasingly connected, cybersecurity can no longer be treated as an IT issue alone. Building effective policies requires a proactive approach that protects vehicles, data, and operational systems while ensuring employees, vendors, and technology partners follow consistent security standards.

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Articles•by Jeanny Abraham•May 11, 2026

Fleet Cybersecurity 101: What You Need from Your Technology Vendors

From identity management to third-party certifications, the right technology partner should make security easier to manage. Here are the three building blocks that fleet managers need to stay in control as connected systems scale.

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