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Green Fleet•by Katherine Vigneau, CAFM•June 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 Fleet•by Shelley Mika•June 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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Maintenance•Cover Story•by Thi Dao•June 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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Maintenance•by Thi Dao•June 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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Police•by Thi Dao•June 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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Procurement•by Shelley Mika•June 10, 2013

Four Ways to Work Better with Procurement

There are powerful benefits to having a procurement partner in getting the vehicles and equipment a fleet needs. Any fleet seeking a smooth partnership with its procurement department will find these four tips worth their while.

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Maintenance•by Thi Dao•June 10, 2013

16 Nominated for Fleet Manager of the Year

The Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year award recognizes the best in the industry. Sixteen candidates were nominated for the award.

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Operations•by Editorial Staff•June 10, 2013

Network & Learn at GFX

The 2013 Government Fleet Expo and Conference (GFX), to take place in San Antonio, gives public fleet managers an opportunity to connect with their peers and attend educational sessions designed to help them excel at their jobs.

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Procurement•by Katherine Vigneau, CAFM•June 10, 2013

Centralized Procurement — Autonomy or Savings?

While centralized procurement has its disadvantages, the benefits far outweigh the costs, especially for state fleets.

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Equipment•by Brittni Rubin •June 10, 2013

Attachments Give Dedicated Mowers Year-Round Use

Implements that attach to a dedicated mower in place of its mowing deck give the unit multifunctional capability, which can help fleets eliminate under-used vehicles and cut costs without sacrificing productivity.

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