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Videosby Staff WriterDecember 22, 2014

Fort Wayne Featured in Knowledge Sharing Video

As part of Government Fleet's Knowledge Sharing video series, Larry Campbell, CPFP, fleet management director for City of Fort Wayne, Indiana, discusses the computerization of fleet management, non-technical fleet managers, keeping a good professional reputation, and thinking before speaking. Click here to read more about Campbell. 

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Videosby Staff WriterDecember 17, 2014

Milwaukee Featured in Knowledge Sharing Video

Jeff Tews CPFP, fleet operations manager for City of Milwaukee, Wisc., discusses what new fleet managers need to know before making operational changes, tips for technicians, and building and keeping credibility.

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Videosby Staff WriterDecember 13, 2014

Caltrans Readies Equipment for Storm

Caltrans readied 1,500 pieces of equipment to battle a massive snow storm that began hitting the Sierras on Dec. 11. Read the full story here.

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Videosby Staff WriterDecember 12, 2014

Eugene Water & Electric Board Featured in Knowledge Sharing Video

As part of Government Fleet's Knowledge Sharing video series, Gary Lentsch, CAFM, fleet supervisor for Eugene Water and Electric Board, Oregon, passes along knowledge he has acquired throughout his fleet career. Find out more about Lentsch here.

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Videosby Staff WriterDecember 9, 2014

Knowledge Sharing Videos: Brennan of Manatee County, Fla.

As part of Government Fleet's Knowledge Sharing video series, Michael Brennan, CEM, fleet manager for Manatee County, Fla., discusses future fleet technologies, adapting to change, researching topics before making decisions, and watching staff learn and grow. Breannan has been in fleet management for more than 35 years. 

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterSeptember 23, 2014

Ford's Transit Prisoner Transport Concept

Ford has developed a Prisoner Transport Vehicle (PTV) concept version of its 2015 Transit full-size van with police upfitter Havis and input from law enforcement officers that serve on Ford's police advisory board. Read the full story here. Photos courtesy of Ford.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterSeptember 5, 2014

Charts: 2014 Vehicle and Equipment Inventory

More fleets reported an increase in their fleet sizes this year in comparison to 2013 survey results. Increases in servie areas or programs have resulted in larger fleets for some, while right-sizing and selling off underutilized vehicles have resulted in fleet reduction for others. Read the full story here.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterSeptember 5, 2014

Charts: 2014 Public Fleet Overview

This overview provides information for nearly 200 public fleet survey respondents, including data about their customer departments, supervisors, outsourced services, and budget changes in the past year. Read the full story here.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterSeptember 3, 2014

Charts: 2014 Fleet Salaries and Retirement Plans

The average fleet salary has increased from last year to $82,732. About one-third of survey respondents said they plan to retire in the next five years. Read the full story. 

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Videosby Staff WriterJuly 25, 2014

Ram ProMaster Walkaround

Chrysler's Fleet Government Program Manager David Callery gives a tour of the 2014 Ram ProMaster 3500, which appeared at this year's GFX. The ProMaster, which was introduced in late 2013, comes in three wheelbase lengths, two roof heights, and four overall lengths.

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