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A Thanksgiving Feast of Fleet Features and News
This holiday week enjoy some downtime with some of our editors' picks of feature stories, news, and photo galleries.

From EVs to infrastructure to technicians and fleet operations, check out this Thanksgiving roudup of stories, photos, and videos.
Photo: Government Fleet
As you take some time to (hopefully) pause and recharge this Thanksgiving, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore fresh ideas and strategies to tackle the challenges of fleet management.
From finding ways to boost resale value and leveraging GPS technology to balancing evolving demands and building stronger partnerships, the complexities of fleet management never stop. This roundup offers practical strategies and insights to help navigate these demands and keep your fleet running smoothly, no matter the obstacles.
So grab a slice of pie, find a comfy spot, and browse the following topics for some holiday reading.
How to Use Reports to Communicate Fleet Achievements
Tips for creating reports that highlight fleet wins for upper management.
Keith Kerman Shares Lessons from Fleet Electrification
Keith Kerman shares what has worked for his fleet as they continue their electrification and sustainability efforts.

There are quite a few options available when it comes to growth programs, such as the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification.
Photo: Fleetio
Police Fleet Trends for 2025 Part 1: VEHICLES
Vehicle trends as told by leaders of law enforcement fleets. What you need to know about the vehicles driving law enforcement fleets forward.
Hall of Famer Michael Brennan on Preparation, People, and Purpose
Honored as a 2024 Hall of Fame inductee, Michael Brennan shares the lessons, challenges, and values that shaped his career in fleet.
7 Types of Technician Training and Why They’re Worth It
The automotive industry is continually changing. That’s great for safety, efficiency, and sustainability, but if your technicians’ knowledge base doesn’t evolve with the industry, your shop is going to suffer. How fleet managers can mix and match training to create the right plan for their shop.
Career Progression, Historical Modeling, Among Factors In Employee Pay Budgeting
Fleet departments are still addressing post-pandemic technician shortages through career progression plans and partnerships with local technical schools to attract and retain skilled workers.

When it comes to police vehicle trends, a lot centers on what resonates with law enforcement fleet leaders and their plans for the year ahead.
Photo: Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety
The Enemy of Strong Fleet Leaders: Complacency
Strong fleet leadership means fostering accountability, avoiding complacency, and empowering teams through empathy, continuous learning, and trust—principles reflected in successful fleet operations across multiple cities.
Combating the Qualified Technician Shortage with Strategic Investments and Training
While the qualified technician shortage in the fleet industry is real, and it’s a challenge, that doesn’t mean fleets are powerless.

Public-sector fleets are finding practical, low-cost ways to maintain service levels and adapt to long lead times, tight budgets, and staffing challenges.
Photo: Government Fleet
Making It Work: Practical Fleet Hacks From Across the Country
How public sector fleets are finding practical, low-cost ways to maintain service levels and adapt to long lead times, tight budgets, and staffing challenges.
The Why Matters: Leadership Lessons from Alison Kerstetter
2025 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Alison Kerstetter chats with Government Fleet about what Sacramento is working on, future plans, and best practices.

Continuous training can pave the way for career advancement and technical excellence in the automotive industry.
Photo: Government Fleet


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AI, Police Fleet Readiness and Fire Apparatus News
See how AI, a reworked police-vehicle upfitting process, and a fire apparatus acquisition could affect public fleet operations.
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Stay ready, set and safer with verified fleet inspections.
When fleet inspections aren’t verifiable, missed defects can quickly become downtime, safety risks, and service delays. This white paper shows government and municipal fleet leaders how digital inspections can improve accountability, catch issues earlier, and keep vehicles ready when they’re needed most.
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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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Police Fleet Innovation, EV Strategy and AI
See how public fleets are rethinking police vehicle readiness, electrification, workplace culture, and driver workflows.
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From What He Inherited to What He’ll Leave Behind: David Renschler’s Lessons in Leadership
David Renschler walked into Fairfield with plenty to learn and no idea what awaited him. Twenty years later, the lessons from what came next are still shaping his approach to fleet.
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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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Have Fleets Changed Enough to Solve the Technician Shortage?
Are government fleets finally closing the gap on the technician shortage, or are critical challenges still holding them back?
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How Public Fleets Are Rethinking Vehicles, EVs, and Culture
From mission-specific vehicles to EV planning and culture change, this week’s stories show how public fleets are rethinking the way they operate.
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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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EV Shifts, Salem’s Rise and GFX 2027
From hybrids and extended-range electric vehicles, to the changes that helped Salem, Oregon, become the No. 1 Leading Fleet.
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