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Maintenanceby Nichole OsinskiSeptember 14, 2026

Using Oil Analysis to Help with Engine Losses

How a Texas city changed its lubrication practices and began tailoring preventive maintenance intervals after test results showed oil degradation and fuel dilution.

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Disaster Responseby Jeanny AbrahamSeptember 11, 2026

25 Years Later: What 9/11 Taught Government Fleets About Emergency Response

Twenty-five years after 9/11, New York's fleet response still offers lessons for public agencies preparing for the unexpected. From repurposing equipment to maintaining essential services, the response shows what it takes to keep a fleet moving when the mission changes overnight.

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Operationsby Jeanny AbrahamSeptember 7, 2026

Turning a Bottleneck Into a Blueprint: How Tallahassee Rethought Police Fleet Readiness

For Tallahassee, finally receiving 87 delayed police cruisers created a new problem: how to get them on the road without creating a massive backlog. The solution would change more than the upfit process.

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Operationsby Dan SimpsonSeptember 3, 2026

How AI and Automation Work Together to Reduce Government Fleet Downtime 

As their assets age and their budgets’ purchasing power shrinks, government fleet managers are facing growing pressure to do more with less.

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Built for the Mission, Not the Mold: How the City of Glendale Championed Innovation text over a picture of police lights
August 26, 2026

Built for the Mission, Not the Mold: How the City of Glendale Championed Innovation

What does a K9 vehicle built for Arizona heat have in common with a street sweeper helping police track wanted vehicles? For the City of Glendale, both started with looking beyond the obvious solution. We spoke with Craig Croner to learn how they earned a 2026 Police Fleet Innovator award.

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Green Fleetby Nichole OsinskiAugust 26, 2026

Moving Government Fleets Beyond the Vehicle Purchase: EV as a Service

As fleets move beyond small EV pilots, Sustainability Partners CEO Adam Cain explains how EVaaS can address the infrastructure and long-term planning required for larger deployments.

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Operationsby Nichole OsinskiAugust 24, 2026

How Salem, Oregon, Turned Culture Change Into a No. 1 Fleet Ranking

Fleet availability reached 98.95% after Salem empowered employees and used performance data to guide years of steady improvement.

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Operationsby Jeff TewsAugust 10, 2026

Dealing With Workplace Fraud in Fleets

Workplace fraud in government organizations can result in significant financial losses, but understanding its causes and implementing effective controls can help mitigate the risk.

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Telematicsby Chris BrownAugust 4, 2026

How Conversational AI Can Simplify Driver Workflows

Voice-guided technology is helping drivers complete vehicle inspections, accident reporting, and motor pool checkouts through conversations instead of forms.

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Operationsby Nichole OsinskiJuly 27, 2026

How Dakota County Built a More Structured Fleet Operation

Kevin Schlangen shares how Dakota County’s fleet moved from reactive repairs and limited oversight to a more structured approach built around planning, training, and long-term cost control.

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