Public Sector Fleet Leasing News

The public sector leasing management channel focuses on new leasing developments, case studies of government successes with leasing management strategies, and articles on the products, trends and people in government fleet leasing management. This includes city, county, municipal, state and federal fleets.

Featured Article

When's the Right Time for a Sale/Leaseback?
In a tough economy, cash is king, and one way a company can create cash is by selling a fleet and leasing it back. The timing of such an arrangement must be carefully considered.
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By Staff
In a tough economy, cash is king, and one way a company can create cash is by selling a fleet and leasing it back. The timing of such an arrangement must be carefully considered.

Useful Articles

Leasing Equipment Can Extend Tight Budgets
With many public sector fleet budgets straining in difficult economic times, leasing construction equipment can provide a financially viable option to purchasing for short-term needs.

5 Common Mistakes in Negotiating a Fleet Lease Agreement
Fleet managers are wise to read the entire lease agreement and familiarize themselves with the terms and conditions under which they will be doing business. For it is the business side that impacts the fleet manager most.

Bright Ideas Energize Fleet Management
From acquisition to remarketing, a compilation of best ideas in managing successful, cost-effective, and efficient fleets is presented.

2009 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Award Nominations
In its 5th year, GF’s Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year award, sponsored by ARI, recognizes outstanding achievements by government fleet professionals.

Fleet Interest in Environmental Issues Grows; Challenges Remain
PHH Arval conducts an annual environmental survey of public and private sector managers. Eighty percent of the surveyed fleet managers reported a growing interest in fleets’ environmental impact at their companies.

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Research and Best Practices

Leasing Related Statistics

Leading Fleet Lessors by Canadian Portfolio Size in 2006

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WEB SEMINARS

Selecting the Best Lease Option
Discover the benefits and drawbacks of open-end and closed-end leases, which leasing is right for your company’s fleet and how different lease structures affect budget and taxes. Presented by Merchant’s Leasing.

Surveys And Whitepapers

	Short-Term Leasing Benefits
	Learn how you can save capital expenses through short-term vehicle leasing for special events, seasonal activities, contract or project fullfilment needs.

	Reducing Fleet Costs Benchmark Survey
	How are you reducing fleet costs in this current economy? View our 2009 survey to benchmark your fleet's practices.

	Residual Values and Cycling Survey
	See how other fleet managers are making vehicle cycling decisions. View our 2008 survey to benchmark your fleet's practices.

	Fuel Saving Strategies Survey
	View our 2008 survey to benchmark your fleet's fuel and green strategies with other fleets.

	Short-Term Leasing Survey
	Learn how other fleet managers are using short-term vehicles for their fleet. View our 2009 survey to benchmark your fleet's practices.

	Freeing Up Capital Through Buyback Programs White Paper
	Your company can free up capital with buyback programs, often referred to as a leaseback program, and reduce asset liability. Download the white paper today to learn more about how buyback programs work.

	The Financial Benefits of Leasing White Paper
	Find out all you need to know about leasing - the financial and tax benefits, as well as the management and maintenance programs, incentives and discounts, flexibility in vehicle selection and more.