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•December 21, 2021

4 Tactics to Exploit Delivery Delays & High Resale Values Now

A panel at GFX suggested tactics for fleet managers to take advantage of the current long vehicle delivery delays and astounding resale values.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•December 21, 2021

Data Drives Savings

Switching to the Fleetio fleet operations software earlier this year gave the North Carolina Administrative Offices a valuable data tool to track, analyze, and improve fleet operations easily and comprehensively.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•June 28, 2013

Shutting Off Idling Engines

In the pursuit of fuel-cost reduction, engine idling is a bulls-eye target. An Omaha utility employs a number of measures to hit that target, including mobile power units and hybrid-electric technology.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•January 14, 2013

Boston: Reviving a Faltering Fleet Operation

Two years ago, the City of Boston's central fleet management was in dire shape. With strong management backing, director Jim McGonagle and his team have executed an astounding fleet operation turnaround.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•July 16, 2012

Elite Fleets Proactively Contend with Industry Challenges

Accolades aside, managers of three elite fleets, share their proactive approaches in tackling today's vexing fleet challenges.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•June 1, 2012

Maintaining Fleet Service Levels in a Shrinking Budget Environment

How does a public sector fleet organization balance the mandates of severe budget cuts with maintaining viable, responsive, and professional services? Oregon's state fleet looks to new approaches, analysis, and relationships.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•June 1, 2012

Equipment Pools Aid Cost-Cutting and Utilization

Increasingly, Intra- and Interagency government jurisdictions are collaborating to share pooled equipment and vehicles. The practice not only helps procure expensive specialty equipment, but also helps right-size fleets.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•October 25, 2011

Certification Success Helps Rochester Fleet ‘Tell Its Story’

The City of Rochester, N.Y., Equipment Services team earned Certified Fleet Management Operation (CFMO) status with a nearly perfect score — 97 percent. The achievement validates the fleet’s industry competitiveness.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•September 14, 2010

Certifications Promote Industry Professionalism

Fleet industry credentials, such as NAFA’s CAFM and the American Public Works Association’s CPFP, showcase the specialized skill sets required of technicians who work on today’s complex automobiles and equipment.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•June 30, 2010

Green Fleet Conference Heads to San Diego

Scheduled Oct. 18-19, the 2010 conference offers focused resources to build cost-effective, sustainable fleets. The event features education sessions, a first-time ride & drive, exhibits, and networking components.

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