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Newsby Thi DaoDecember 2, 2015

Vision Fleet Wins Back Indianapolis Leasing Contract

Vision Fleet will lease battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, and provide charging infrastructure to the City of Indianapolis, following legal and political entanglements over the company's previous deal with the city.

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NewsNovember 24, 2015

Tenn. City Falls $6M Behind on Fleet Replacements

The City of Maryville, Tenn., will need $1.5 million per year over the next 20 years to catch up to a regular replacement schedule.

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NewsNovember 12, 2015

N.Y. County Considers Leasing to Reduce Costs

St. Lawrence County, N.Y., is considering a contract with Enterprise Fleet Management to begin leasing its vehicles rather than owning them to save at least $500,000 over a 10-year period.

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NewsNovember 10, 2015

How Will Public Fleet Finances Fare in 2016?

Government Fleet magazine is conducting a survey to determine financial trends among public sector fleets. The 15-minute survey is open to those managing a public sector fleet as well as finance managers.

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ArticlesNovember 5, 2015

How Detroit's Fleet Survived City Bankruptcy

Two years after Detroit’s Chapter 9 bankruptcy filing, the city fleet has come out stronger, with a fleet that’s leaner, more data-driven, and striving for further improvements.

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NewsOctober 20, 2015

Texas City's $1M Bonds Finance Fire Trucks

The City of Schertz, Texas, council approved $1 million in certificates of obligation to finance two fire engine purchases.

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NewsMarch 3, 2011

D.C. Mayor Orders Fleet Review, Oversight Legislation Proposed

Mayor Vincent Gray ordered a review of the procurement and use of fleet vehicles, and two councilmembers introduced legislation to require approval on all vehicle leases.

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ArticlesMay 11, 2010

Leasing: Not Just for Private Sector Fleets

Current economic conditions require government fleet managers to seek alternatives to funding their fleet through different finance methodologies. Leasing is a practical solution, which in the past, was primarily utilized only by the private sector.

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ArticlesJanuary 29, 2010

Leasing Equipment Can Extend Tight Budgets

With many public sector fleet budgets straining in difficult economic times, leasing construction equipment can provide a financially viable option to purchasing for short-term needs.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherJanuary 9, 2009

2009 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Award Nominations

In its 5th year, GF’s Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year award, sponsored by ARI, recognizes outstanding achievements by government fleet professionals.

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