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City of Tallahassee Named No. 1 Leading Fleet for 2025
With more than 1,000 on-highway vehicles off-highway vehicles combined, Tallahassee was also named the No. 1 large fleet.
June 24, 2025
The city of Tallahassee's Michael Vaughan, Eddie Tyler, and Michael Jackson with Nathan Oscarson of FordPro, the award sponsor.
Photo: Ross Stewart Photography
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The city of Tallahassee, Florida, was named the No. 1 fleet among the Leading Fleets at the Government Fleet Expo and Conference (GFX) on June 24.
The operation was chosen the overall No. 1 fleet for showing leadership with staff, with customers and within the community; staying efficient and competitive; overcoming challenges; and having a vision and direction for the operation.
With more than 1,000 on-highway vehicles off-highway vehicles combined, Tallahassee was also named the No. 1 large fleet.
Photo: City of Tallahassee
Nate Oscarson from Ford Pro, the award sponsor, presented the award, which is produced with the American Public Works Association (APWA).
Government Fleet also named the No. 1 fleets in size categories — the No. 1 mid-size fleet (500-999 assets) is, for the second year in a row, Fayetteville, Arkansas, the No. 1 small fleet (499 or fewer assets) is city of Carlsbad, Carlsbad, California. The city of Tallahassee, along with being No.1 overall fleet, is the No. 1 large fleet (more than 1,000 assets).
The city of Tallahassee, Florida, was named the No. 1 fleet among the Leading Fleets at the Government Fleet Expo and Conference (GFX) on June 24.
Photo: City of Tallahassee
Staff also announced the top 20 ranked fleets and recognized the remaining Leading Fleets and Notable Fleets.
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