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Operationsby Thi DaoJuly 17, 2013

Elite Fleets Continue Tradition of Excellence

The Elite Fleets continue to come up with ways to improve their fleets and contribute to the industry,such as focusing on efficiency improvements and technological advancements.

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FuelCover Storyby Thi DaoJuly 8, 2013

Fleet Fuel Management on Any Public Sector Budget

There are various levels of automation when it comes to fleet fuel management systems for government fleets, and there’s a system for any reasonable budget.

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Maintenanceby Thi DaoJuly 8, 2013

Female Faces in Fleet

While more women join public fleets on the management side, the number of female technicians remains low. The challenge comes in finding females who have an interest in automotive technology but are just not aware of fleet — and letting them know that whether it’s on the shop floor or in management, there’s a place in the industry for them.

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Green Fleetby Thi DaoJuly 8, 2013

3 Finalists Chosen for 2013 Fleet Manager of the Year Award

Government Fleet named three finalists for the Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year award, which honors fleet managers for accomplishments in the prior year.

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Fuelby Cindy BrauerJune 28, 2013

Shutting Off Idling Engines

In the pursuit of fuel-cost reduction, engine idling is a bulls-eye target. An Omaha utility employs a number of measures to hit that target, including mobile power units and hybrid-electric technology.

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Green Fleetby Katherine Vigneau, CAFMJune 28, 2013

Collaboration is Key for the Future of Sustainable Fuels

Education about the various available fuels and collaboration among research institutions can help advance alternative-fuel vehicle adoption. In the meantime, altering driver behavior can help reduce fuel use.

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Green Fleetby Shelley MikaJune 27, 2013

Fueling Options for Mowers

Today, mowers come with various fueling options. Find out the benefits and drawbacks of each — and which is right for your organization.

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MaintenanceCover Storyby Thi DaoJune 11, 2013

Making the Transition to Management

As many experienced public sector fleet managers head toward retirement, public agencies need to consider how to recruit, transition in, and train incoming fleet managers.

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Maintenanceby Thi DaoJune 11, 2013

Remembering Years Past

To mark Government Fleet’s 10-year anniversary, we asked fleet managers to tell us their memories and what they miss most about their early fleet days.

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Policeby Thi DaoJune 11, 2013

Police Vehicles: A Look Back

As police fleets search for their next patrol car, Government Fleet provides a brief review of popular police vehicles from the past, as well as current offerings from automakers.

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