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Operations•by By Norman Barrientos, AIA, Principal Architect, Barrientos Design & Consulting, Inc.•October 24, 2025

The Business Case for Building a Modern Fleet Maintenance Garage

A well-designed fleet maintenance facility is more than a workspace—it’s a long-term investment that drives safety, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility while strengthening a community’s ability to serve.

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Operations•by Nichole Osinski•October 22, 2025

Challenges Haunting Public Sector Fleets: Facing Fears Head-On

A breakdown of the challenges haunting public sector fleet managers today and some practical solutions to confront these fleet nightmares head-on.

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Green Fleet•by Patty De Llano •October 16, 2025

Building Your First Fleet Charging System While Avoiding Costly Pitfalls

Cities like Madison, Wisconsin, show fleet electrification can succeed, but many agencies still need to understand how misjudging charging needs and infrastructure complexity can lead to costly mistakes.

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Safety•by Jeanny Abraham•October 15, 2025

Speed Smarter, See Better: Fleet Innovations from Somerset

Keith Kerman shares how Intelligent Speed Assist and Executive Order 39 aim to make municipalities safer for all.

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Operations•by Michael Towers•October 1, 2025

Are You Recovering Loss of Use & Diminution of Value?

Are you recovering everything you are entitled to? A look at government risk management and how to positively affect the bottom line at budget time.

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Operations•by Jeanny Abraham•September 29, 2025

Keith Kerman Shares Lessons from Fleet Electrification

Keith Kerman shares what has worked for his fleet as they continue their electrification and sustainability efforts.

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Vehicle Research•by Nichole Osinski•September 26, 2025

Balancing Refurbishment, Replacement, and Retention in Your Fleet

How fleet managers are balancing refurbishment and replacement, leveraging data for preventive maintenance, and retaining technicians with pay, tools, and flexible schedules.

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Operations•by Rachael Plant•September 22, 2025

Top KPIs to Track to Improve Fleet Performance

While tracking KPIs is essential for optimizing fleet performance, it’s important to start with clearly defined goals.

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Software•by Ian Gardner•September 19, 2025

From Disadvantaged to Data-Driven: Understanding AI and Its Role Within Small Government Fleets

Can artificial intelligence help smaller municipal fleets address the limitations of traditional total cost of ownership methods?

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Maintenance•by Lexi Tucker | Paul Hildebrandt | From interviews with Norman Barrientos, president & principal architect of Barrientos Design & Consulting, Inc., and Jeff Tews, retired fleet services manager for the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin•September 15, 2025

7 Design Principles of Highly Effective Garages

Learn how to create a place where employees feel prepared to do their jobs safely.

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