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Procurementby Shelley MikaJune 1, 2018

San Francisco’s Fire Engines Improve Efficiency

The San Francisco Fire Department was able to purchase smaller, more effective custom fire engines that can navigate to an emergency better — and safer, too.

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Procurementby Shelley MikaJune 1, 2018

How the City of Austin Reduces its Carbon Footprint

In order to meet a citywide goal to become carbon neutral by 2020, the City of Austin, Texas, found success in adopting multiple alternative fuels.

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Procurementby Shelley MikaJune 1, 2018

New York City’s Transition to a Safer Fleet

In part two of this four-part series of procurement, we look at the true cost of New York City's decision to purchase vehicles with additional safety features.

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Green Fleetby Daryl LubinskyJune 1, 2018

Interested in Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles? 5 Factors to Consider

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) began purchasing hydrogen fuel cell vehicles during the last fiscal year. Here are a few things fleets can learn from Caltrans’ experience.

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Procurementby Shelley MikaJune 1, 2018

Detroit’s Standardized Purchasing Strategy Cuts Costs

In part 1 of this four-part series on the cost impact of procurement, we look at how the City of Detroit significantly reduced expenses by changing the way it purchases vehicles.

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Operationsby Tony YankovichMay 24, 2018

Use a Fleet Report to Brag About Your Operation

Use a ‘State of the Fleet’ report to promote your organization. Here’s what to include.

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Maintenanceby Tariq KamalMay 24, 2018

Training for Keeps: How to Retain Fleet Technicians

These fleets are broadening their search for talent and finding new ways to keep their best technicians on the payroll.

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Procurementby Kelly ReaganMay 23, 2018

New Tool Helps Fleets Plan Replacements

The City of Columbus, Ohio, partnered with Ohio State University students and Utilimarc to develop a tool that helps fleets plan replacements.

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Equipmentby StaffMay 23, 2018

Club Car's Utility Vehicles Fit Specific Tasks

Club Car’s Carryall Fit-to-Task series includes task-specific utility vehicles for applications such as skilled mechanic transport, ambulance, and refuse removal.

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Policeby Staff WriterMay 23, 2018

The Police Interceptor Sedan Leaves the Market — How Fleets Will Adapt

With Ford’s recent announcement to discontinue its Police Interceptor Sedan, fleets seeking a patrol sedan now have limited options. We spoke to fleet managers to see how this affects their procurement strategy.

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