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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

Videosby Staff WriterMarch 11, 2016

Ford Police Interceptor Ballistic Testing

Ford has added optional ballistic panels to its Police Interceptor following Level III ballistics testing. Read the full story here.

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Videosby Staff WriterMarch 11, 2016

Knowledge Sharing Video: City of Boise, Idaho

As part of Government Fleet's Knowledge Sharing video series, Craig Croner, CPFP, administrative services manager for the City of Boise, Idaho, passes along knowledge he has acquired throughout his fleet career. He discusses not always having to be right, giving up control, and ensuring adequate training to prepare for the retirement of baby boomers. 

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Videosby Staff WriterMarch 4, 2016

Knowledge Sharing Video: Ventura County, Calif.

As part of Government Fleet's Knowledge Sharing video series, Pete Bednar, fleet operations manager for Ventura County, Calif., talks about searching for technicians who must now maintain more complicated vehicles, how the fleet manager wears multiple hats,  and caving in to political pressure regarding green fleet adoption. For more information, click here.

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Videosby Staff WriterFebruary 26, 2016

Knowledge Sharing Video: Allen Mitchell

As part of Government Fleet's Knowledge Sharing video series, Allen Mitchell, retired fleet executive, passes along knowledge he has acquired throughout his fleet career. He discusses increasing regulations, being an active listener, and the importance of customer service. For more information about Mitchell, click here. 

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Videosby Staff WriterFebruary 19, 2016

Knowledge Sharing Video: Dave Head

As part of Government Fleet's Knowledge Sharing video series, Dave Head, consultant for Head Fleet Management, discusses the challenges of a modern fleet manager, stricter environmental regulations, and questioning a police officer’s claim of a brake problem. To learn more about Head, click here.

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Videosby Staff WriterFebruary 12, 2016

Knowledge Sharing Video: Lee County, Fla.

As part of Government Fleet's Knowledge Sharing video series, Marilyn Rawlings, CEM, fleet manager for Lee County, Fla., passes along knowledge she has acquired throughout her fleet career. She talks about being a woman in the fleet industry, bluffing when you don’t know something, and taking responsibility for mistakes. Find out more about Rawlings here.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterJanuary 26, 2016

Universal Technical Institute Tour

Staff at the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) in Long Beach, Calif., provided a tour of the new school to members of the Municipal Equipment Maintenance Association (MEMA) during a Jan. 21 association meeting. Photos by Thi Dao.

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Videosby Staff WriterDecember 14, 2015

Judging Leading Fleets

Judges of the Leading Fleets award talk about the award program, what they look for when reading applications, and tips for applicants. To apply, visit the Leading Fleets webpage.

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Videosby Staff WriterNovember 20, 2015

Washington Dam's Electric Utility Vehicles

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has added 27 electric utility vehicles to Grand Coulee Dam to cut fossil fuel costs and meet green house gas emission goals for federal agencies. Read the full story here.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterOctober 20, 2015

SGFMA Conference in Pictures

The annual conference of the Southeast Governmental Fleet Management Association (SGFMA) took place in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Oct. 11-14. Here's a peek inside the exhibit hall. Photos by Thi Dao.

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