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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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Articlesby Nichole OsinskiAugust 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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Articlesby Nichole OsinskiAugust 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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Newsby Nichole OsinskiAugust 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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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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