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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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Newsby Nichole OsinskiAugust 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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Articlesby Nichole OsinskiJuly 27, 2026

How Dakota County Built a More Structured Fleet Operation

Kevin Schlangen shares how Dakota County’s fleet moved from reactive repairs and limited oversight to a more structured approach built around planning, training, and long-term cost control.

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Articlesby Nichole OsinskiJuly 22, 2026

How Fleets Can Streamline Insurance Claims and Repairs

Learn how fleets can speed up storm recovery with proactive claims readiness, VIN accuracy, and pre-storm prep to minimize downtime and repair delays.

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Newsby Nichole OsinskiJuly 16, 2026

On the Road with Government Fleet: Essential Podcasts for Professionals

Let's celebrate listening! Check out a GovCast podcast and discover the insights and strategies that can transform your fleet management approach.

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Fleet Voicesby Nichole OsinskiJuly 15, 2026

Why Technician Development Is a Retention Strategy

Clear development opportunities can help fleets show technicians how their skills and careers may progress within the organization.

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Newsby Nichole OsinskiJuly 14, 2026

June Government Vehicle Sales See a Jump in Numbers

There were a reported 22,626 government fleet vehicles sold in June compared to 21,539 vehicles sold in June 2025.

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Articlesby Nichole OsinskiJuly 13, 2026

How Real-World Vehicle Use Guides Replacement And Budgets

Three public fleet leaders explain how they use real-world vehicle data and long-term planning to keep aging assets in service and make more informed replacement and budgeting decisions in a high-cost environment.

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Reducing Long-Term Maintenance Costs and Downtime

Downtime is rarely caused by a single surprise failure but rather by an issue that builds over time through setbacks ranging from deferred maintenance to poor replacement planning. So what's the fix?

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Articlesby Nichole OsinskiJune 26, 2026

The FleetGap Initiative: Transitioning from Military to Civilian Fleet Roles

FleetGap is working to build the missing bridge between service members preparing for civilian careers and fleet employers facing workforce shortages.

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