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SEARCHMENUSEARCHThe City of Hoover, Ala., Police Department now runs 100 percent of its fleet vehicles on E-85. Feedback from police officers on the E-85 Chevrolet Tahoe’s performance has been overwhelmingly positive.
Read More →Government Fleet is proud to announce nominees for the 2006 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year. Co-sponsored by Automotive Resources International and Fleet Counselor Services, the award seeks to recognize the best in fleet management. The winner will be announced May 7 in Orlando, Fla.
Read More →Metrics can be used to help right-size fleets and determine accurate utilization statistics. These quantified measurements also enhance a fleet manager’s credibility to managers, colleagues, and customers.
Read More →About the only thing more aggravating than the fleet management software you have is not having any.
Read More →The city’s Utilities Fleet Management Department formed a diesel technology co-op and internship program with Ozarks Technical Community College in 2004 to train mechanics. To date, five students have completed the program.
Read More →Implementing a fleet policy can be a challenge for any fleet management operation. It requires a culture change, which may be difficult because people resist change. To avoid this pitfall, fleet policy should be written with safety as the premise.
Read More →The Department of Public Works implemented a three-phase process through Fleet Counselor Services’ Utilization Management Program to cut or redeploy unnecessary vehicles.
Read More →With the versatile utility of a Swiss Army knife, database integration can connect the “best of the best” in fleet management tools. When done properly, data integration eliminates duplicate data entry and generates valuable, up-to-date reports.
Read More →As vehicles and equipment grow increasingly high-tech, the skilled technician shortage in public sector fleets promises to worsen. Operational changes can help recruitment and retention.
Read More →The use of sport/utility vehicles in the public sector often sparks concern over issues of initial price, fuel and maintenance costs, and environmental impact. A carefully developed policy helps match function to the appropriate vehicle.
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