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Nichole Osinski
Executive Editor
Thoughts and observations on news, events, ideas, and products related to government fleet management.
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Thoughts and observations on news, events, ideas, and products related to government fleet management.
Ok, I know that this isn’t exactly what you would call “fleet related” but every now and then one has to vent in order to maintain their sanity. The slogan “Buy American” has always been about pride in our country and American workmanship. Most of the fleet managers I know actively promote and purchase American made products. But is “Made in America” rapidly becoming a thing of the past?
Read More →Today, computers are everywhere and in virtually everything. For those of us who have been exposed to the computing industry for many years the term “garbage in – garbage out” holds real meaning. Do you remember the days when tune-up tools consisted of a matchbook cover, screwdriver, and a keen sense of hearing? Well those days have long since passed, and mostly for the better.
Read More →Hybrid vehicles have been around for many years. Fleets from across the country have replaced traditional administrative vehicles with more fuel efficient hybrids. However, a new trend is starting to develop as hybrids are now being used as full-time police patrol units. Although hybrids make good sense in an administrative role, are they robust enough for law enforcement purposes?
Read More →These are tough times. Our government is spending money we don’t have and at an unsustainable rate that adds trillions of dollars to our national debt. These just aren’t meaningless numbers, they actually have consequences! Sooner rather than later the reckless spending will result in higher taxes for everyone and leverage our children to an uncertain future. We were supposed to leave our children with a better America than we had.
Read More →Do you think you are doing a good job? Do you believe that if you continue to perform to “acceptable government standards” that your job will be there tomorrow? These are hard times, and as every day passes the taxpayers of this country are becoming angrier at what they see as an increasingly incompetent and costly government. For the first time in history, public sector pay is out performing that of the private sector
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