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Driving Notes

Knowing about a vehicle is one thing; driving it is quite another. Getting behind the wheel gives yo...

Mike Antich

Chris Brown

Eric Gandarilla

Multiple Authors

3 contributors

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FleetTakes

FleetTakes is exactly that — a take on what fleets need to know when it comes to the latest in autom...

Chris Brown

Chris Brown

Associate Publisher

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Insight Lane

Insight Lane delivers Colin Sutherland’s perspective from the intersection of leadership and innovat...

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Market Trends

Automotive Fleet's former editor, Mike Antich, shared his opinions and ideas on the overall commerci...

Mike Antich

Mike Antich

Former Editor and Associate Publisher

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Remarketing Streams

Remarketing Streams reports on the flow of used vehicles moving through the consignor-auction-dealer...

Martin Romjue

Martin Romjue

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Collage of photos from Work Truck Week

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•March 16, 2026

8 Trends: Work Truck Week 2026 Reveals a Fleet Industry in Reset Mode

Walking the show floor this year, the new focus was around “practical innovation” and pragmatic solutions. And oh yeah, a new small van.

Geotab founder Neil Cawse on stage.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•February 17, 2026

The Moment AI Became Operational

“AI isn’t assisting us anymore. It’s doing the work,” said CEO Neil Cawse at Geotab Connect 2026. What does this mean for fleet managers?

A Tesla has two gray arrows over it, signifying vehicle and software lifespan.

Insight Lane•by Colin Sutherland•February 9, 2026

When Cars Stop Updating but Don’t Stop Driving

When the US’s largest EV manufacturer discontinues a model, it gives me pause to consider the software that drives it.

Two workers sit at computers sitting across from each other, analyzing their screens.

Insight Lane•by Colin Sutherland•January 7, 2026

The Cart is Pulling the Horse

Here's why software features shouldn’t be allowed to dictate your business goals.

Photo of Mike Antich on stage addressing audience

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•December 29, 2025

For Mike Antich, it Was Always About the People

He stood tall in the industry in so many ways, but he measured success by the people he served.

A blue, futuristic graphic warns of the dangers of AI use.

Insight Lane•by Colin Sutherland•December 12, 2025

The Story of 2025: Outsourcing Accountability

The fleet world has been transformed by technology, so a choice must be made: how do we discern when to use AI and when not to?

Conceptual photo of twisted pencil and cargo vans.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•December 9, 2025

Solving the Flexible-Lean Fleet Paradox

The lean fleets of yesterday are the fragile fleets of today. Where do we find the balance?

Exterior hero shot of Mercedes GLC SUV

Driving Notes•by Chris Brown•December 4, 2025

Why Should Fleets Choose the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 SUV?

The GLC 300 offers corporate fleets attainable luxury, comfort, and practicality that transitions seamlessly to family duty.

An Automotive Fleet image has horses standing on a hill, representing history supporting fleets.

Insight Lane•by Colin Sutherland•November 19, 2025

The 250-Year-Old Fleet Manager: Quartermasters & Wagon Masters of the American Revolution

“Fleet manager” wasn’t a title then, but Quartermasters and Wagon Masters lived the job on the road to independence.

An Automotive Fleet graphic noting lessons from Ed Bobit.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•October 31, 2025

We’ve Been Here Before

If every generation of fleet managers thought they had the worst problems, what makes ours any different?

photo collage of trips

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•October 9, 2025

4 Trips, 10 Flights, and a Thousand Fleet Conversations

Reflections on a month I spent connecting dots across policy, procurement, technology, and the relationships that are moving fleet forward.

“A large cargo ship loaded with colorful shipping containers docked at a port, with cranes in the background. Bold headline text over the image reads: ‘Fleet Takes: Tariffs Are a Waiting Game.’”

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•September 4, 2025

Tariffs and Fleets: Where’s the Pain?

Suppliers are absorbing most of the costs for now. But that may not last.