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Fleet Forward The Tour: Somerset In Pictures

Fleet ForwardPhotos 21September 15, 2025

Fleet Forward The Tour: Somerset hosted a diverse group of fleet managers to exchange ideas, challenges, and solutions. The event kicked off with opening remarks by Caroline McCallum and Ruth Fatolitis, followed by the Ride N' Drive. 

The Ride N' Drive provided attendees with the opportunity to get behind the wheel of some of today's top electric vehicles, as well as time to mingle, network, and even throw axes. 

The rest of the evening was spent enjoying lunch, followed by a question-and-answer session and panels that delved into tariffs, current legislative hurdles, and proven strategies for successful electrification. 

To close out the night, the Fleet Manager's Roundtable to discuss meeting the challenges in fleet management. 


The Fleet Forward Tour: Somerset stop hosted a panel of fleet experts that provided insight, ideas, and real-world solutions to challenges facing fleet managers every day. 

All photos by Jeanny Roa, Chris Brown, and Kimberly Nipp/Automotive Fleet

Supporting organization New Jersey Clean Cities Coalition provided information on available incentives to attendees. 

Caroline McCallum of the NJ Clean Cities Coalition gives opening remarks to kick off the day. 

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Ruth Fatolitis of CALSTART gives additional welcome remarks to attendees.

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Paula Cress and Charlie Stevenson of Essential Utilities, Robert Martines of Corporate Claims Management, and Kevin Grafstrom of Aqua take time out for a photo. 

Attendees got a chance for some one-on-one time with Keith Kerman, chief fleet officer of NYC. 

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Nancy Murray (Agfa, left) queries panelists Charlie Stevenson (Essential Utilities), Wendy Kupper (Syneos Health), and Ted Chan (Schindler).

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Michael Taylor of HillStaffer shared his expert analysis of current federal and state developments challenging fleet managers today. 

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Chris Brown of Automotive Fleet catches up with the Polestar team.

The Delta Hotels Somerset parking lot hosted the Ride N' Drive, where attendees could drive the vehicles provided.

An attendee takes a spin in a Horizon Motor electric truck. 

Ruth Fatolitis of Calstart discusses available incentives with Craig Westmoreland of Inspiration Mobility and Ted Chan of Schindler Elevator. 

Photo: Chris Brown

The outdoor showroom provided ample space for attendees to explore all angles and parts of the vehicles. 

Nancy Murray is ready to drive the Nissan Ariya.

It was a perfect end-of-summer day for a Ride N' Drive and the Fleet Forward Tour stop in N.J.

Attendees got to drive the Harbinger Motors electric truck. 

Chris Brown asked Trip O'Neil of Holman and Robert Martines how tariffs, technician shortages, and rising maintenance costs are impacting fleets. 

Photo: Jeanny Roa

After the Ride N' Drive, next up was a question-and-answer session with Keith Kerman of NYC DCAS.

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Trip O'Neil of Holman shares perspective on the fleet cost environment as Bob Martines of CCM looks on. 

Photo: Chris Brown

Legend Fleet Solutions set up its legendary xxe throwing! The FFTT stop event was made possible by Legend and other sponsors: Nissan, Horizon Motors, Lucid, Polestar, Volvo, Motorq, and Volkswagen, and supporting organizations: New Jersey Clean Cities, CALSTART, MEMA, and NAFA.

During each seminar, attendees were able to engage and ask questions directly. 

Photo: Chris Brown