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FleetTakes

Chris Brown

Chris Brown

Associate Publisher

FleetTakes is exactly that — a take on what fleets need to know when it comes to the latest in automotive, transportation technologies, and creative solutions to make fleets more efficient, productive, safe, and sustainable. FleetTakes is brought to you by Chris Brown, associate publisher of Automotive Fleet. Chris covers all aspects of fleets, transportation, and mobility, and is the founder and producer of the annual Fleet Forward Conference.

an award on a mountain top
FleetTakesby Chris BrownSeptember 9, 2026

How to Win a Fleet Award

Fleet award truism #2: Judges can only evaluate what is put in front of them.

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rows of vehicles at port with Canadian flag and tariffs stamp over the image
FleetTakesby Chris BrownAugust 26, 2026

The Only Certainty with the New Tariff Threat Is Uncertainty

Trump’s Canadian tariff threat will not move production overnight, but the uncertainty could influence ordering and pricing now. Longer term, forces beyond tariffs may determine which North American plants survive.

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Mike Antich speaking, with Spirit of Fleet Award logo
FleetTakesby Chris BrownJuly 29, 2026

What Does It Mean to Embody the Spirit of Fleet?

Presented alongside Fleet Manager of the Year, Fleet Visionary, and Fleet Hall of Fame at AFLA, the new Mike Antich Spirit of Fleet Award is unique in that it recognizes service to the overall profession. Just like Mike.

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FleetTakesby Chris BrownJuly 21, 2026

What Separates Great Fleet Managers From Everyone Else?

What do Visionary candidates with fewer than 10 years of experience have in common with Hall of Fame nominees with a lifetime under their belts?

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Michael Ferreira addresses the fleet preview crowd.
FleetTakesby Chris BrownJune 8, 2026

The Next Fleet War Won't Be Won on Specs Alone

The 2026 Stellantis Pro One Fleet Preview was less about vehicles and more about what happens after you buy them.

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Collage of photos from 2026 NAFA I&E
FleetTakesby Chris BrownApril 22, 2026

Navigating Brundlefly and Fleet AI at 2026 NAFA I&E

AI is becoming the operating layer for fleets. In Cleveland, the buzz was about harnessing AI in an increasingly complex, permanently disrupted environment.

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