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Chris Brown

Associate Publisher

As associate publisher of Automotive Fleet, Auto Rental News, and Fleet Forward, Chris Brown covers all aspects of fleets, transportation, and mobility. Chris produces and emcees the annual International Car Rental Show, the largest event serving the auto rental industry worldwide. Chris also created and produces the Fleet Forward Conference along with regional Tour stops, the Fleet Safety Conference, and DeliveryCon, for the last-mile delivery fleet market. 

Chris has won publishing awards for editorial excellence including a Jesse H. Neal Award, three Folio: Eddie Awards, and three Maggie Awards. As an internationally recognized expert on fleets, auto rental and mobility, Chris has spoken at industry events in the U.S., Brazil, Ireland, and China. He has appeared on Good Morning America and has been sourced and quoted in national media such as Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and National Public Radio.

Articlesby Chris BrownApril 13, 2020

Open for Fleet Business

Kevin Sullivan’s dealerships are still processing fleet orders and he’s got plenty of inventory, though that might not last. With factory shutdowns, “Everything's been canceled.”

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Articlesby Chris BrownApril 9, 2020

Delivering Cannabis in a Crisis

At the onset of the coronavirus crisis, Talaria Transportation converted paper processes to digital in a day. Now CEO Ari Raptis is hoping to spur industry-wide change for the better.

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Newsby Chris BrownApril 8, 2020

CARES Act Analysis: 17 Takeaways for Applicants

These findings were gathered from the April 7 webinar “Navigating the CARES Act for Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses with Fleets.”

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Articlesby Chris BrownApril 3, 2020

West Palm Beach Fleet Services: Socially Distant, More Connected than Ever

From servicing city vehicles in full plastic suits to staggered shifts and footprint decals to keep social distance, the Support Services Department of the City of West Palm Beach is adapting to work life amidst the coronavirus.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 26, 2020

When Fleet Management Meets Extraordinary Circumstances

Motorlease’s Joe Pelehach and Jeff Perkins discuss vehicle in-fleeting, servicing, and driver logistics in crisis conditions, as well as preparing for when business roars back to life.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 17, 2020

Pandemic Survival: Adjusting Fleet on the Fly

To weather the coronavirus pandemic, this auto parts delivery service is sourcing new crisis-related contracts, conserving cash flow, and reexamining employee policies.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 9, 2020

How Work Trucks Are Meeting the e-Commerce Surge

The 2020 Work Truck Show showcased a convergence of technologies driven by environmental conditions, regulations, and the needs of package delivery drivers, who enter and exit their vehicles hundreds of times in a day.

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Articlesby Chris BrownFebruary 13, 2020

Advanced Safety Technologies: Comprehension, Implementation, Training

Studies have shown that advanced driver assistance technology is amplifying distracted behavior. Do you know how to manage these technologies and educate your drivers to avoid the risk?

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 23, 2020

How a Fleet Operator Builds an Electric Truck

XOS cofounders Dakota Semler and Gio Sordoni share their fleet origin story, the company’s purpose-built battery tech, and the right applications for truck electrification today.

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Articlesby Chris BrownDecember 24, 2019

How a Fleet Operator Builds an Electric Truck

XOS cofounders Dakota Semler and Gio Sordoni share their fleet origin story, the company’s purpose-built battery tech, and the right applications for truck electrification today.

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