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Chris Brown

Chris Brown

Associate Publisher

FleetTakes is exactly that — a take on what fleets need to know when it comes to the latest in automotive, transportation technologies, and creative solutions to make fleets more efficient, productive, safe, and sustainable. FleetTakes is brought to you by Chris Brown, associate publisher of Automotive Fleet. Chris covers all aspects of fleets, transportation, and mobility, and is the founder and producer of the annual Fleet Forward Conference.

Collage of photos from 2026 NAFA I&E
FleetTakesby Chris BrownApril 22, 2026

Navigating Brundlefly and Fleet AI at 2026 NAFA I&E

AI is becoming the operating layer for fleets. In Cleveland, the buzz was about harnessing AI in an increasingly complex, permanently disrupted environment.

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Collage of photos from Work Truck Week
FleetTakesby Chris BrownMarch 16, 2026

8 Trends: Work Truck Week 2026 Reveals a Fleet Industry in Reset Mode

Walking the show floor this year, the new focus was around “practical innovation” and pragmatic solutions. And oh yeah, a new small van.

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Geotab founder Neil Cawse on stage.
FleetTakesby Chris BrownFebruary 17, 2026

The Moment AI Became Operational

“AI isn’t assisting us anymore. It’s doing the work,” said CEO Neil Cawse at Geotab Connect 2026. What does this mean for fleet managers?

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Photo of Mike Antich on stage addressing audience
FleetTakesby Chris BrownDecember 29, 2025

For Mike Antich, it Was Always About the People

He stood tall in the industry in so many ways, but he measured success by the people he served.

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Conceptual photo of twisted pencil and cargo vans.
FleetTakesby Chris BrownDecember 9, 2025

Solving the Flexible-Lean Fleet Paradox

The lean fleets of yesterday are the fragile fleets of today. Where do we find the balance?

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An Automotive Fleet graphic noting lessons from Ed Bobit.
FleetTakesby Chris BrownOctober 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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