Thoughts and observations on news, events, ideas, and products related to government fleet management.
With many fleets still trying to work through supply chain shortages, technician recruiting, and government regulations, even staying on top of everyday fleet needs can be a challenge.
It's impossible to accurately predict how the future of fleet will turn out. However, we can use what we know in the present to set plans in place to better prepare for any outcome.
When the industry leaders we know are no longer in the world of fleet, where do we find that next generation to lead the public sector into the future?
Once telematics hit the fleet industry, the data coming in opened up a world of possibilities. It's also left fleets trying to understand what to do with all of that information. At Geotab Connect 2023, industry leaders addressed the questions around data and what it means for the future of fleet.
If there's anything the last few years has shown us, it's that fleet goes beyond just the vehicles that make up the fleet world.
Using what we've learned from experience is a valuable tool when it comes to coming up with a plan for fleets, whether that is more sustainable initiatives or making smart purchasing decisions.
Change. Love it or hate it, it's what's happening to the fleet industry. New tech, greener initiatives, and new standards are making a lot of industry experts re-evaluate where the state of fleet is headed.
Harvesting, analyzing, and acting on data is a never-ending requirement in fleet management. With EVs, the need increases exponentially — and requires new systems, networks, and apps to manage and integrate.
Public Works events show off vehicles and drivers, but they can also show off the people who maintain and manage them.
Just because you can service something in house doesn't mean you should.
Unfortunately, your department can be affected if other people aren’t vigilant or if your network’s defenses just aren’t strong enough. Fleet managers need to prepare for the possibility of a cyberattack.
When the industry talks about how difficult it is to hire good technicians and retain them while being unable to match private sector pay, an updated fleet facility could be a major factor in attracting talent and keeping them motivated.
Unlike at a private company, missteps in the public sector are audited, released to the public, and covered by various news outlets with headlines about government mismanagement and waste.
Changes usually happen for a reason, even if we don’t like or agree with that reason.
If in-vehicle technology is saving lives, isn’t that the most important thing of all?
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