ARI and Its GFS Partners to Host 4th Annual Global Fleet Conference in Brussels

MT. LAUREL, NJ--(Marketwire - Oct 4, 2011) - ARI^® - Automotive Resources International -- a leading global fleet services provider specializing in complex car and truck fleets, today announced the 4^th annual GFS Global Fleet Conference to be held October 5-7 in Brussels, Belgium. For the second time the conference will take place in a European city. It will explore the major questions and challenges currently facing global fleets.

"As many businesses expand their fleet operations into new international territories and regions, it is essential that fleet managers and key decision makers have a keen understanding of the rules, regulations and complexities of each of these regions," said Jim Creighton, vice president global operations and chairman of the board for Global Fleet Services^® (GFS). "This conference provides a place where fleet leaders can get a true global perspective and share ideas, strategies and issues."

Participating GFS partners include ORIX from Asia and Australia, EQSTRA from Africa, and Renting and Total Fleet S.A. from South America. Leaders from each company will hold panel discussions, give presentations and host networking events about best practices in global fleet management. ARI Director of European Sales & Consultation, Tony Elliott, will give a presentation on October 6 focusing on Global Policy, Compliance, Driver Behavior & Global Reporting. Since the conference is being held in Europe, all presentations will focus on other regions of the world.

Previous Global Fleet Conferences have been held in Barcelona, San Diego and Orlando.

About ARI^®, Automotive Resources International (http://www.arifleet.com/)
ARI, a subsidiary of Holman Automotive based in Mt. Laurel, N.J., is the fastest growing vehicle fleet management company in the world. As a single-source leader, ARI customizes innovative solutions that streamline fleet operations, help lower the cost of fleet ownership and create long-term value for customers.

Today, with a workforce of more than 1,800 and offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Europe, this fleet company manages over 775,000 cars, trucks and equipment in North America and, combined with its strategic partners, more than 1.8 million fleet vehicles globally.