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Driving Notes

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

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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

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...

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Remarketing Streams

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

Martin Romjue

Managing Editor

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Market Trends•by Mike Antich•October 5, 2022

Tech Dependence Risks Dumbing Down Fleet Manager Expertise

The line between creative thinking and problem solving and doing what the data indicates is thin. To lead in fleet management, you need to balance understanding the fundamentals and embracing what smart technology offers.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•September 6, 2022

FedEx Ground Contractor Dispute: What Now?

Spencer Patton, the de facto leader of FedEx Ground contractors, had his routes terminated and his business sued by FedEx. But the top challenges facing delivery fleets — fuel, maintenance, labor costs, and supply-chain delays — aren’t going away soon.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•August 26, 2022

How CARB’s Gas Vehicle Ban Will Affect Fleets

The California Air Resources Board laid down its most ambitious rule yet, which includes not only passenger cars but light-duty trucks. The rule is phasing out traditional power in fleets’ biggest workhorses.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•August 15, 2022

Leverage the Synergy of Safe Driving to Achieve Sustainability and Cost Goals

Safe driving, emission reductions, and cost containment can all be achieved at the same time.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•July 22, 2022

How Fleet Manager’s Roles Evolve with EVs

Harvesting, analyzing, and acting on data is a never-ending requirement in fleet management. With EVs, the need increases exponentially — and requires new systems, networks, and apps to manage and integrate.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•May 23, 2022

Fleet Electrification at a Crossroads

With at least two dozen manufacturers ready to serve the commercial vehicle market with electric trucks and chassis, fleets will soon be making tough decisions they never had to with ICE vehicles.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•May 19, 2022

The Playbook for Fleet Manager Success

There are many paths to success — most of them involve being flexible, open-minded, and willing to learn.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•April 25, 2022

Fleet Electrification 2.0 Questions Answered at NAFA I&E

The same challenges to electrify from 10 years ago still exist today. But at this year’s conference in Columbus, it’s clear there is an ecosystem to support Electrification 2.0 that wasn’t in place before.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•April 19, 2022

Taking the Fleet Industry’s Pulse at NAFA I&E

On the show floor, in seminars, and with a beverage over a highboy, fleet managers shared solutions on sourcing vehicles, overcoming supply chain disruptions, and cost containment — while deciphering how to meet the coming wave of electrification.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•April 5, 2022

Addressing the EV Learning Gap

While the great majority of fleets are just beginning to electrify, we also must realize that we’re at stage one of an ongoing mission to disseminate the training, grant opportunities, and behind-the-wheel education to foster the process. Human interaction from those with EV experience is crucial.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•March 15, 2022

9 Trends from 2022 Work Truck Week

This year’s show floor was electric — literally — with about 20 manufacturers exhibiting electric vehicles or electric chassis. Connected technologies, product enhancements for the final mile, lightweighting and aerodynamics improvements, and new fleet electrification services also grabbed the spotlight.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•February 25, 2022

Drivers are the First Line of Defense in Controlling Fleet Costs

Fleet policy begins and ends with the fleet manager, a living and continually updated document, and no exceptions.

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