Automotive Fleet

Automotive Fleet is a specialized magazine aimed at individuals who oversee commercial fleets consisting of 50 or more vehicles.

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2025 Fleet Hall of Fame Nominations Are Open

1 week ago | automotive-fleet.com | Chris Brown

Do you know a fleet professional who has left a lasting legacy on our industry? Nominations are now open for the 2025 Fleet Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors in the commercial and corporate fleet world. This prestigious recognition is presented by Automotive Fleet and sponsored exclusively by the Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA).
Leading Through Crises and Hard Times

1 week ago | automotive-fleet.com | Martin Romjue

The deadly Oct. 12, 2000, terrorist attack on the USS Cole in Aden, Yemen, required its commander to exhibit two types of leadership: Urgent decisions in the moment that drew on the solid preparation, trust, and integrity developed over time. Commander Kirk Lippold, USN (Ret.), former commander of the USS Cole, led and managed his guided missile destroyer’s crew through a suicide bomber attack that killed 17 sailors and injured about 40 more crew members.
2025 Chevrolet BrightDrop 400 AWD Electric Delivery Van

2 weeks ago | automotive-fleet.com | Martin Romjue

View Photo Gallery A recent test drive of the 2025 Chevrolet BrightDrop 400 AWD proves the next-gen electric delivery van is growing. This van rolls smooth, quiet, and nimble, while being respectful of its surroundings. Its simple, clean, aerodynamic look blends in with the ambiance of scenic and manicured neighborhoods. Originally posted on Charged Fleet Create your free Bobit Connect account to bookmark content. The secure and easy all-access connection to your content.
How Remarketers Can Steer Used EVs Toward More Robust Long-Term Values

2 weeks ago | automotive-fleet.com | Martin Romjue

You wouldn’t know it from all the media headlines, but electric vehicles remain on a solid path to wider adoption when considering rising sales and a future used EV market ready to surge. Two recent sessions at the 2025 Conference of Automotive Remarketing in San Diego explored the drivers of EV growth and resale values in an automotive market thrown into a volatile economic environment in the last few months.
How to Protect & Position Fleet Vehicles During Disasters

2 weeks ago | automotive-fleet.com | Chris Brown

Working in Florida, Patti Earley is all too familiar with natural disasters. During Hurricane Milton in 2024, a fellow employee had just left the organization’s emergency operations center when a tornado crossed the road in front of him — and he watched it jump right over his house. “His wife and baby were home in a closet with the dog,” she said.
Fleet Managers Talk Growth, Mentorship & NAFA

3 weeks ago | automotive-fleet.com | Chris Brown

In this Automotive Fleet on the Move episode, Chris Brown hears firsthand from fleet professionals about the transformative power of networking and knowledge-sharing. From early career challenges to centralizing operations and saving millions, NAFA-Fleet Management Association members explain how peer support, community forums, and ongoing education helped shape their success.
Rental Cars Prop Up April Fleet Sales

1 month ago | automotive-fleet.com | Martin Romjue

Commercial, rental, and government fleet sales in April totaled 207,582 vehicles, up a modest 2.6% from 202,309 vehicles sold in April 2024, according to Bobit Business Media fleet numbers released on May 1. These are the first fleet sales numbers after Trump tariffs on the automotive sector started on April 2. Totals last month fell below those of March 2025, with fleet sales at 229,950 vehicles, up 2.3% compared to 224,833 vehicles sold in March 2024.
Driver Qualification Town Hall: Hot topics in DQ file management

1 month ago | automotive-fleet.com | Mark Schedler |Kathy Close

Hiring and retaining qualified drivers is essential for both safety and regulatory compliance. Whether you're bringing on a new hire, rehiring a former driver, or managing driver qualification files, understanding the requirements is critical to protecting your operations. Join us for this informative webcast as we tackle key questions, including:Who needs a Driver Qualification (DQ) file? What happens if documents are missing from my DQ files? When is sleep apnea testing required?
What I Wish I Knew in Fleet: Lessons, Hacks & Tech That Matters

1 month ago | automotive-fleet.com | Chris Brown

If you’re starting out in fleet — or want to avoid years of trial and error — this is the episode you need to watch! In this episode of Automotive Fleet's State of the Fleet Industry video series, Chris Brown sits down with David Hayward, director of fleet management at ABM, one of the nation's largest building services companies and the leading installer of EV chargers in the U.S. Hayward reveals what he wishes he knew earlier in his career and the must-have skills every young fleet manager...
New EV Truck Platform Challenges the Status Quo with Price & Modularity [Watch]

1 month ago | automotive-fleet.com | Chris Brown

Can a radically simple, customizable electric truck reshape how American consumers — and fleets — think about cost, flexibility, and utility? In this second episode of Automotive Fleet’s new On the Move video series, we take you inside the official reveal of the Slate Truck on April 24, 2025, in Long Beach, California.