Steven Saltzgiver received the 2017 Legendary Lifetime Achievement Award. He has worked with fleets as an operator, mechanic, and manager, and has used this expertise to help fleets all over the country.
In an effort to improve officer safety, Massachusetts State Police adopted reflective vehicle graphics and more effective lighting.
Have a fleet question? Mercury Associates President Paul Lauria is answering them at GFX.
As more baby boomers reach retirement, fleets must prepare the next generation of leaders. Fleet managers share initiatives that have worked for their teams and explain which have not.
So far, 125 vehicles in the City of Lakewood, Colo., fleet have been found with damage from the hail, including windshield, window, and body damage, and this number may increase.
Managing a fleet in a small town or rural area can lead to challenges from a variety of environmental factors, including animals, weather, and rough terrain.
The Austin (Texas) Police Department has purchased 400 carbon monoxide detectors to be installed in all of its patrol vehicles.
Volkswagen will spend billions of dollars through its diesel settlement, including buybacks, repairs, and two potential sources of funding that government fleets should be aware of.
Some fleets have been able to save on parts, increase efficiency, and target their technician training by standardizing vehicles. Fleet managers share their experiences and a few best practices.
By implementing a take-home police vehicle program, the Wilmington Police Department (N.C.) is keeping vehicles longer and increasing officer morale.
An internal audit from the City of Shreveport, La., found that the city failed to sufficiently keep track of its take-home vehicles with the proper documentation.
Establishing a motor pool for employee use rather than reimbursing for every trip can result in lower costs, higher utilization, and a more efficient fleet operation. But it has its limitations.
The City of Sacramento, Calif., is speeding up its vehicle replacements. A few weeks ago, the Sacramento Fire Department retired six diesel ambulances after firefighters complained about headaches and dizziness.
Months after Hurricane Matthew hit parts of the Southeast United States, government fleet managers reflect on what they did successfully, what to change in the future, and how other fleets can learn from their experience.
Law enforcement stories dominated government-fleet.com this year. Here are 10 of the most read police fleet stories in 2016.