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Operations•Cover Story•by Thi Dao•July 16, 2012

Campbell Named Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year

Larry Campbell, CPFP, fleet manager director for the city of Fort Wayne, Ind., was named the 2012 public sector fleet manager of the year. Campbell talks to GF about greening the City's fleet, running equipment operator competitions, and learning from management.

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Safety•by Thi Dao•June 1, 2012

Northwest Utilities Band Together for Benchmarking Initiative

The Pacific Northwest Utility Fleet Managers Association is open to both public and private fleets. The Association's biggest project is a benchmarking study that will allow members to effectively compare their operations.

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Operations•by Staff•June 1, 2012

3 Finalists Compete For the Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Award

Government Fleet named three finalists for the public sector fleet manager of the year award, sponsored by fleet counselor services. The winner will be announced at the Government Fleet Expo & Conference (GFX) in Denver.

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Operations•by Cindy Brauer•June 1, 2012

Maintaining Fleet Service Levels in a Shrinking Budget Environment

How does a public sector fleet organization balance the mandates of severe budget cuts with maintaining viable, responsive, and professional services? Oregon's state fleet looks to new approaches, analysis, and relationships.

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Fuel•by Steve Riley•June 1, 2012

Fleet Project Management: Constructing a Fueling Facility

From location, to environmental considerations, to the type of fuel to dispense, this article addresses key considerations fleet mangers must take into account when planning the construction of a fueling facility.

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Equipment•by Cindy Brauer•June 1, 2012

Equipment Pools Aid Cost-Cutting and Utilization

Increasingly, Intra- and Interagency government jurisdictions are collaborating to share pooled equipment and vehicles. The practice not only helps procure expensive specialty equipment, but also helps right-size fleets.

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Operations•Cover Story•by Thi Dao•June 1, 2012

How Local Associations are Bringing Fleets Together

Information and networking are two main reasons why public fleet managers find local and government-specific associations valuable. Board members from various associations talk to GF about cost savings, training opportunities, and the face-to-face interaction their organizations provide.

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Operations•by Staff•May 3, 2012

GFX Provides Targeted Fleet Information

The 2012 Government Fleet Expo and Conference (GFX) is designed with the public fleet manager in mind. Learn, network, compare, and take home valuable information to improve your fleet.

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Operations•by Staff•May 3, 2012

15 Nominees Vie for Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year

The award, sponsored by Fleet Counselor Services, recognizes the best in public sector fleet management and will be presented at the government fleet expo and conference (GFX) in Denver.

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Maintenance•by Shelley Mika•May 3, 2012

How to Write & Analyze a Customer Satisfaction Survey

A customer satisfaction survey can allow a fleet management team to improve problem areas and establish benchmarks for customer service. Do some research before starting.

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