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Mike Antich

Former Editor and Associate Publisher

Mike Antich covered the fleet management and vehicle remarketing markets for over 20 years. Mike has written or edited over 5,000 articles on fleet management, manufacturer fleet activities, the fleet leasing industry, and vehicle remarketing during this period.

Mike was the editor and associate publisher for Automotive Fleet magazine. 

Mike was also actively involved with a variety of fleet and remarketing industry associations and was a long-time member of the board of directors for the Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA). He served as AFLA's president from 2008-2009 and was reelected AFLA president in 2021-2022. He was also the chairman of the AFLA Globalization Committee, where he was instrumental in creating the first-ever Global Fleet Networking Consortium comprised of five international fleet associations.

He was also a member of the board of directors and an officer for the International Automotive Remarketers Alliance (IARA). He was the Alliance's long-time secretary and chaired its public relations committee. In addition, he was the past chairman of the IARA certification task force, which developed the industry's first-ever certification program for vehicle remarketers. 

In 2010, Mike was inducted into the Fleet Hall of Fame and inducted into the Global Fleet Hall of Fame in 2022. He also won the Industry Icon Award, presented by the IARA and NAAA.

Mike was an international speaker and has spoken at numerous industry conferences, client advisory councils, and fleet sales meetings.

He passed away on Dec. 19, 2025. 

Articlesby Mike AntichSeptember 1, 2007

Fleet Managers are Suffering from “E-Mail Stress”

More than a third of all employees – 34 percent – feel stressed by the volume of e-mails they receive and the perceived obligation to respond quickly. Fleet managers are no exception to “e-mail stress.”

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Articlesby Mike AntichSeptember 1, 2007

Ford 2008-MY Fleet Preview

Ford 2008-MY Fleet Preview

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichAugust 7, 2007

Not Covered by DOT? Think Again

Most companies operating vehicles under 10,001 lbs. gross vehicle weight (GVW) believe they are not covered by DOT (U.S. Department of Transportation) regulations. However, this may not be the case if vehicles are towing a trailer or equipment.

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Articlesby Mike AntichAugust 1, 2007

Not Covered by DOT? Think Again

Most companies operating vehicles under 10,001 lbs. gross vehicle weight (GVW) believe they are not covered by DOT (U.S. Department of Transportation) regulations. However, this may not be the case if vehicles are towing a trailer or equipment.

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Articlesby Mike AntichAugust 1, 2007

Are Women Fleet Managers Treated the Same as Men?

I recently conducted a survey of commercial fleet managers asking them to tell me their greatest challenges. One fleet manager, who I have known for a number of years, replied that her biggest challenge was dealing with “the issues of being a female fleet manager.”

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Articlesby Mike AntichAugust 1, 2007

Avoid Identity Theft Risk During New-Vehicle

Discover why photocopying driver’s licenses at dealerships could lead to identity theft, and how to protect your employees from this growing risk.

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Articlesby Mike AntichAugust 1, 2007

Fleet Car Maintenance Costs Remain Flat for 2006-CY

More fleets are extending oil change intervals based on OEM requirements or onboard oil life monitoring systems. Despite price increases for replacement tires, longer tread life and a shift to off-brand tires are offsetting this expense.

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Articlesby Mike AntichJuly 1, 2007

Public Sector Fleets:How to Minimize User Abuse and Neglect of Equipment

A significant category of unnecessary fleet cost is equipment damage caused by user abuse or neglect. Abuse is by far the most expensive form of equipment failure. Fleet managers tell me there is no limit to the ways equipment can be abused.

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