Cindy Brauer

Former Managing Editor

Cindy Brauer is a former managing editor for Bobit Business Media’s AutoGroup. A native of Chicago but resident of southern California since her teens, Brauer studied journalism and earned a communications degree at California State University Fullerton. Over her career, she has written and edited content for a variety of publishing venues in a disparate range of fields, from plumbing appliances and restaurants to the automotive industry and biomedical research.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•September 10, 2024

Advocating for Vehicle Replacements: Asking for What You Need

Go after the data, know your fleet operations, and be tenacious in advocating for sufficient vehicle fleet replacement funds.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•February 23, 2023

Managing Today's Fleet Budgets: Be Proactive, Not Reactive

In the final installment of a four-part series, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Fleet Manager Larry Campbell shares how he uses data to drive his budgetary decisions.

ASP's Transport System[|CREDIT|]Photo: ASP

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•February 17, 2023

Managing Today's Fleet Budgets: ‘Hands-On Management’

In part three of a four-part series, Manatee County Fleet Division Manager Matthew Case shares how he manages his fleet amid tough budget projections due to the pandemic, decimated supply chains, equipment and labor shortages, and fuel costs.

To maintain both officer and citizen safety as much as possible, Houston officers were working in a minimum of two-person teams in "cage cars" so they would have enough people on hand to help anyone they encountered as well as handle any other situations that might occur. Photo: Houston PD/Flickr

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•February 6, 2023

Managing Today's Fleet Budgets: Acquisition & Labor Raise Concerns

In part two of a four-part series, San Joaquin County, California, fleet manager Kevin Myose shares how he attracts technicians in a competitive market, among other budgetary issues.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•January 30, 2023

Managing Today's Fleet Budgets: ‘A Tight-Knit Team’ in Pittsburgh

Seasoned public sector fleet manager Brandon Walton shares how he controls his fleet budget amid uncertain times.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•October 12, 2022

The Drive Toward EVs: Two Fleet Managers' Tales

Two public sector fleet managers tackle the complex process of transitioning to an EV fleet, offering practical advice on vehicle technology, infrastructure, safety, and more.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•February 25, 2022

For 2021 ‘Legendary’ Award-Winner, Achievement Means Helping Others

Robert Gordon, this year’s Legendary Lifetime Achievement Award winner, has built a career on focusing on customers, empowering staff members, and advocating for the next generation.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•February 16, 2022

12 Steps to Automate Fleet Processes

Automating fleet processes yields many rewards: reducing costs, increasing efficiencies, improving processes, heightening accuracy, and simplifying operations.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•January 25, 2022

Building a Convincing Case to Avert Outsourcing

Here's how the City of Ventura, California, fleet successfully met an outsourcing challenge.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•January 4, 2022

Pandemic Brings New Focus to Motor Pools, Ride Sharing

Pandemic-affected change has shifted the lens in viewing various mobility options — motor pools, ridesharing — for today’s public sector fleets. A panel of experts recently explored the opportunities that new perspective offers.

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