Our Authors

Chris Rieken is director of strategic accounts.

Chris Wolski is the former managing editor of Automotive Fleet, Fleet Financials, and Green Fleet.

Cindy Brauer is a former managing editor for Bobit Business Media’s AutoGroup. A native of Chicago but resident of southern California, 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 range of fields.

Colin Sutherland is the CEO of Bobit Business Media.

Daryl Lubinsky is a former managing editor for Bobit Business Media's Auto Group. He has written and edited content for publications in industries such as automotive, energy, and chiropractic. He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from California State University, Long Beach.

David Cullen comments on the positive and negative factors impacting trucking – from the latest government regulations and policy initiatives coming out of Washington DC to the array of business and societal pressures that also determine what truck-fleet managers must do to ensure their operations keep on driving ahead.

A 32-year veteran of magazine publishing, David started his career as a regional sales manager at HDT and now runs this industry-leading publication. David has served in a variety of sales and management positions with such trade journals as Tire Review, Fleet Equipment and Fleet Owner. After graduating from the University of Dayton with a degree in marketing communications, David went to work for National Seating Company, a leading transportation seating manufacturer, where he handled sales and marketing responsibilities and called on the OEM’s, fleets and HD distributors. Over the years, David has been a member of The American Trucking Associations, Technology & Maintenance Council, the Society of Automotive Engineers and numerous state truck associations. David is an ex-SCCA racer, and enjoys fishing, hunting, golf and traveling with his family. He and his wife, Laurie, live in Ohio with their two children, Geoff and Lauren.

Reporting on trucking since 1990, Deborah is known for award-winning magazine editorials and in-depth features on diverse issues, from the driver shortage to maintenance to rapidly changing technology.

A respected freelance writer, Denise Rondini has covered the aftermarket and dealer parts and service issues for decades. She now writes regularly about those issues exclusively for Heavy Duty Trucking, with information and insight to help fleet managers make smart parts and service decisions, through a monthly column and maintenance features.

Dylan Brown is a fleet researcher and regular contributor to AutomotiveFleet.com on topics such as telematics, predictive analysis, fleet leasing, and brand identification.

Elora Haynes is the associate editor for METRO and School Bus Fleet.