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Fleet Forward Conference: Work Smarter, Not Harder
On Nov. 7 in San Diego, join Marc Canton, Jim Petrillo, Lissa Brady, and Lisa Kneggs to learn what's working on the ground to streamline fleet management and make drivers and vehicles more efficient, productive, and safe.

This Fleet Forward Conference seminar will provide insights on "hacks" that fleet managers of various fleet types and sizes use to complete their jobs.
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Interested in learning practical tips and creative solutions to help navigate the everyday challenges of fleet management?
Join this interactive Fleet Forward Conference (FFC) seminar, "Fleet Manager's Hackathon," where fleet managers from various fleet types and sizes will take you beyond tutorials and instruction manuals to share the tips, tricks, and creative "hacks" that they use to get their jobs done.
You'll learn what's really working on the ground to streamline fleet management and make drivers and vehicles more efficient, productive, and safe. Come with your own hacks to share!
About the Panelists
The seminar will be moderated by Marc Canton, head of product at RTA, who has experience in technology and software implementation, the development of driver/staff training modules and curricula, fleet management policy, vendor management, strategic planning, and process reengineering.
Other panelists include:
Lissa Brady - As fleet asset manager for San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), Brady oversees the team responsible for the specification, design, acquisition, and disposition of fleet assets. Before joining SDG&E, Brady held leadership roles with industry OEMs, including Terex and PACCAR.
Lisa Kneggs - Before stepping into the role as feet manager for Farmer Brothers, Kneggs held other fleet management positions at companies such as EnLink Midstream, Rush Enterprises, Inc., CSC ServiceWorks, and more. Kneggs has worked in fleet for over 15 years.
Jim Petrillo - Petrillo has been working for Fujifilm for 28 years, starting in the finance department of the company's photo processing division. After starting as fleet manager in 2010 and retaining his role in treasury services, Petrillo has found many opportunities for overall savings in resale and cash flow, saving the company over $3M.
Save the Date!
Fleet Safety and Fleet Forward Conferences will convene a three-day event on Nov. 6-8, 2024, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, addressing electrification, connected vehicles, autonomous technology, last-mile mobility, IoT, shared mobility, Fleet Management as a Service, next-generation telematics, and more.
Mike Branch, vice president of data and analytics at Geotab, will host the opening keynote. As a data scientist and software developer, Branch will unveil how AI is creating a new era for fleets.
Automotive Fleet's Fleet Forward Conference includes seminars, tabletop exhibits, networking, lunch, and a vehicle ride and drive. See who else is in the lineup so far and register for the event.
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