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Nichole Osinski

Executive Editor

Nichole Osinski is the executive editor of Government Fleet magazine. She oversees editorial content for the magazine and website, programming for GFX, and the brand's awards programs.

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Can Public Fleets Trust the Data Driving Their Decisions?

Public fleets have more data than ever, but inconsistent records and missing information can still undermine maintenance, replacement, and cost decisions.

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Articles•by Nichole Osinski•September 28, 2026

Freeing Technicians for Higher-Priority Repairs

Could paid interns help public fleets free up experienced technicians for more complex repairs?

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FleetSpeak•by Nichole Osinski•September 21, 2026

Understanding the Road to Improved Operations

Every fleet has goals, but meaningful progress depends on knowing where the operation stands and continuing forward when the path changes.

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Articles•by Nichole Osinski•September 14, 2026

Using Oil Analysis to Help with Engine Losses

How a Texas city changed its lubrication practices and began tailoring preventive maintenance intervals after test results showed oil degradation and fuel dilution.

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News•by Nichole Osinski•September 9, 2026

Government Fleet Sales Fall in August Despite Year-to-Date Gain

Government fleet sales declined in August, but stronger year-to-date truck and SUV sales kept the overall 2026 total ahead of last year.

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Articles•by Nichole Osinski•August 26, 2026

Moving Government Fleets Beyond the Vehicle Purchase: EV as a Service

As fleets move beyond small EV pilots, Sustainability Partners CEO Adam Cain explains how EVaaS can address the infrastructure and long-term planning required for larger deployments.

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Articles•by Nichole Osinski•August 24, 2026

How Salem, Oregon, Turned Culture Change Into a No. 1 Fleet Ranking

Fleet availability reached 98.95% after Salem empowered employees and used performance data to guide years of steady improvement.

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News•by Nichole Osinski•August 21, 2026

GFX 2027 Call for Proposals Now Open

The 2027 Government Fleet Expo & Conference planning committee invites interested parties to submit proposals for consideration for speaking opportunities.

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News•by Nichole Osinski•August 10, 2026

Mercury Associates Returns to Independent Ownership

New owners John Martin, Brad Smith, and Daniel Reichmann plan to expand Mercury’s analytical capabilities while continuing to grow the CFMO program.

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How the First 24 Hours Can Shape a Fleet Crash Response

How a strong accident response process helps government fleets move from the initial report to recovery while building a clearer record for what needs to change next.

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