2019 Elite Fleets Honored at GFX
These former No. 1 fleets continue to achieve new heights with new initiatives and help others in the fleet community.

Elite Fleets at the Honors Celebration were (l-r): Brian Franklin from the City of Tulsa, Okla.; Craig Donovan from San Bernardino County, Calif.; and Craig Croner from the City of Boise, Idaho.
Photo by Yvette Ponthier
Government Fleet magazine recognized the 2019 Elite Fleets at the Government Fleet Expo & Conference on June 18.
The Elite Fleets are former No. 1 fleets that continue to perform at a high level and show leadership across the public fleet industry. Each fleet is honored with a plaque during the Honors Celebration at GFX, which took place in New Orleans this year.
This year's Elite Fleets are:
The City of Boise, Idaho — accepted by Administrative Services Manager Craig Croner
The City of Tulsa, Okla. — accepted by Fleet Manager Brian Franklin
San Bernardino County, Calif. — accepted by Fleet Superintendent Craig Donovan
The City of Columbus, Ohio, and the City of Mesa, Ariz., are also Elite Fleets.
More information about the Elite Fleets and their initiatives to lead the industry will be published in an upcoming issue of Government Fleet magazine.
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