“The evolution of fleet is a constant change. As long as the automotive industry does the research and they and they evolve the cars into more fuel-efficient vehicle, or [they create] more gizmos and gadgets, we're going to follow along,” says director of fleet management for Franklin County, Ohio, Commissioners,” Charlotte Ashcraft.
Electric fire apparatus manufacturers address common concerns, plus share ways to maximize the vehicles’ performance in cold weather.
In recent conversations with three government fleet managers about the issues they are facing in 2024, they all started out by saying electric and alternative-fuel vehicles were a top area of focus.
Two fleet professionals and two sworn officers weigh in on considerations you should take in the transition to an electrified law enforcement fleet — from getting buy-in, to funding the vehicles and infrastructure, learning how to drive the vehicles, and upfitting them.
A look at strategies employers should consider both in the retention of current staff and how to recruit new talent in rewriting position descriptions and even modifying benefits and rules.
Facundo Tassara knows was recently hired on as the new fleet success ambassador with RTA: The Fleet Success Company.
If you haven't been to the Government Fleet Expo & Conference, or it's been a few years, see what you should know beforehand.