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NewsJuly 8, 2010

New Hampshire Joins WSCA Contract

CONCORD, NH - New Hampshire is the latest state to join the Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA) contract.

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NewsJuly 2, 2010

GFX Speaker Presentations Available Online

TORRANCE, CA - Several presentations from the 2010 Government Fleet Expo & Conference (GFX) in Austin are now available online.

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NewsJuly 2, 2010

City of Warren Eliminates Take-Home Cars & Cell Phones

WARREN, MI - City of Warren Mayor Jim Fouts has eliminated take-home vehicles and city-paid cell phones to cut costs.

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NewsJuly 2, 2010

Hoboken Outsources Maintenance Due to Lack of Facility Space

HOBOKEN, NJ - Requiring indoor space for vehicle maintenance and outdoor space for vehicle storage, the City of Hoboken has decided to outsource all vehicle maintenance until it can accommodate all vehicles into one facility.

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NewsJuly 1, 2010

Electric Utility Fleets Preview International Trucks

WILLIAMSBURG, VA - Attendees of the 57th annual Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC) recently had a chance to view the all-new International TerraStar Class 4/5 medium-duty truck, the Class 2-3c all-electric eStar truck, and an International DuraStar medium-duty truck equipped with a natural gas conversion powertrain.

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NewsJuly 1, 2010

Cochise County Keeps Fleet Light to Save Money

BISBEE, AZ - Cochise County Fleet Management Director Ruben Miranda has come up with ways to save the fleet money by maximizing fuel economy and holding on to vehicles for a longer period of time.

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NewsJuly 1, 2010

San Francisco Plans Savings by Tracking Fleet Closer

SAN FRANCISCO - The City of San Francisco will keep closer track of employees' use of city vehicles to crack down on abuse and better manage the fleet to save money.

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ArticlesJune 30, 2010

Bright Ideas: Procurement/Grant Funding

A fleet manager offers his seven tips for grant applications. Other fleets allow short-term equipment rental, started equipment rebuilding programs, and devised a fleet standardization policy.

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ArticlesJune 30, 2010

Bright Ideas: Productivity/Staffing

San Antonio Water Systems completed quality of life initiatives to increase staff productivity. Other government fleets used a training matrix, created learning and networking opportunities, installed internet in shop waiting areas, and started a youth internship program.

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ArticlesJune 30, 2010

Bright Ideas: Leadership

Government Fleet’s Public Sector Fleet Managers of the Year represent a valuable resource of industry expertise, best practices, and front-line skills. Four recognized leaders share recommendations and advice in meeting the challenges government fleet managers face today.

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