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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

Managing Editor

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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?

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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.

An AI-generated image of a gray small electric pickup truck plugged in to a charging station.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•August 14, 2025

Ford Announces $30k Electric Pickup — Is A New Segment Forming?

A potential “small electric pickup” segment would pair utility with a lower price point and a more attainable total cost of ownership.

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FleetTakes•by Staff Writer•August 5, 2025

#ConventionHacks: How to Make the Most of a Fleet Conference

Mixed in with my experiences, these 12 tips from fleet managers and industry pros will help you maximize your work trip and return home with the most value.

FleetTakes•by Staff Writer•July 8, 2025

A Plug-In Hybrid Works for My Dad, But Won’t for Your Fleet

Adam Seifert, CAFM, is the VP of Fleet Advisory & Analytics at Inspiration Mobility, where he helps fleets navigate electrification and improve operational performance.

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FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•July 7, 2025

The Overlooked Fleet & Automotive Impacts of the Big Beautiful Bill

The new budget bill will affect fleets, energy policy, and infrastructure in unexpected ways.

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FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•June 18, 2025

The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Fleet Operations

Today’s business mandate is “Do more with less and do it faster.” Efficiency is everything, but you can’t outsource responsibility to a tool.

Pickup truck on display at event.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•May 14, 2025

Does America Need Another EV Manufacturer?

A radically simple truck enters a complicated market — but maybe that’s exactly the point.

Insight Lane••May 1, 2025

The New Reality of Disaster Preparedness

When disaster strikes, every second matters. From must-have Grab & Go essentials to lessons the fleet community is sharing right now, this piece explores what real preparedness looks like and why waiting until the last minute is no longer an option.

New cars in a parking lot.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•March 28, 2025

How Tariffs Could Affect Fleet Vehicle Pricing

Pricing is unlikely to jump in relation to affected models. Instead, the pain will likely be spread across OEM portfolios — and the entire industry.