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David Worthington Named 2024 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year
David Worthington is the fleet manager for the County of Santa Clara, California.

David Worthington has been in fleet for 29 years.
Photo: Elizabeth Stewart

David Worthington, fleet manager for the County of Santa Clara, California, was named the 2024 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year during the Honors Celebration at the 2024 Government Fleet Expo & Conference in Dallas. The award was presented by Bill Collins of Element Fleet Management, the award sponsor.

David Worthington and the County of Santa Clara, California, team.
Photo: County of Santa Clara
A panel of judges consisting of fleet managers from around the country reviewed each candidate in categories that included: business plan, technology implementation, productivity, policies, preventive maintenance program, utilization management, replacement program, customer service, fuel management, and safety. Worthington was up against two other finalists for this award.
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