MANAGING PUBLIC SECTOR VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
Leasing as an alternative to purchasing is gaining momentum among government fleets seeking to reduce the costs of acquiring and operating vehicles while maximizing safety, fuel economy, and remarketing revenue.
Amerit Fleet Solutions closed a minority investment from Element Fleet Management Corp., which will expand its maintenance services for customers of the fleet management company.
Kandiyohi County, Minn., is entering into a lease program for its Sheriff’s Office vehicles, which is projected to save $823,000 over the next five years.
The University of Colorado, Colorado Springs purchased refurbished Panasonic Toughbooks, allowing officers to get more work done in the vehicle.
The Los Angeles Fire Department was able to hire an additional 48 firefighters with a $15.4 million grant. Now it's deploying four additional fire engines.
The City of Crystal Lake, Ill., expects to save $3.57 million over 15 years by moving to leasing for many of its fleet vehicles, including police cars.
Through a leasing agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management, the Tooele County School District in Utah expects to save $775,000 over the next 10 years.
Maria Neve, Merchants Fleet Management's government sales manager, has been named to the NAFA board of directors for a three-year term ending in February of 2021.
The new name reflects the company’s longstanding focus on the Durabook brand as well as changing market conditions that emphasize the need for reliable, purpose-built, mobile computing solutions.
Under the agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management, Williamsburg County, S.C., will receive 20 new vehicles every year for the next five years.
Kenworth Truck Company is offering a program with the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) that expands sales opportunities for new Kenworth Class 6-8 chassis to more than 50,000 NJPA members throughout the United States and Canada.
Kenworth Truck Company is offering a program with the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) that expands sales opportunities for new Kenworth Class 6-8 chassis to more than 50,000 NJPA members throughout the United States and Canada.
Cattaraugus County (N.Y.) expects to save nearly $400,000 in its 2018 budget by leasing 31 vehicles rather than buying them outright.
For fleets, technology is enabling a more efficient way to use vehicles, increase utilization, and more precisely match the type of vehicle to usage.
Leasing allows fleets to modernize their equipment faster, and for some fleets, can also solve maintenance problems — including easing technician workload and reducing maintenance needs.
