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Long Beach Named No. 1 Leading Fleet for 2024
With more than 1,000 on-highway vehicles off-highway vehicles combined, Long Beach was also named the No. 1 large fleet.
May 7, 2024
The Long Beach, California, team accepts their No.1 Leading Fleet award from the 2024 judges.
Photo: Elizabeth Stewart
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Long Beach, California, was named the No. 1 fleet among the Leading Fleets at the Government Fleet Expo and Conference (GFX) on May 7.
The operation was chosen the overall No. 1 fleet for showing leadership with staff, with customers and within the community; staying efficient and competitive; overcoming challenges; and having a vision and direction for the operation.
Dan Berlenbach, CPFP, retired Long Beach, California, fleet services manager gives a speech during the Honors Celebration.
Photo: Elizabeth Stewart
Nate Oscarson from Ford Pro, the award sponsor, presented the award, which is produced with the American Public Works Association (APWA).
Government Fleet also named the No. 1 fleets in size categories — the No. 1 mid-size fleet (500-999 assets) is Fayetteville, Arkansas with just over 800 on- and off-highway vehicles, and the No. 1 small fleet (499 or fewer assets) is Buckeye, Arizona, with just under 150 units. Long Beach, California, along with being No.1 overall fleet, is the No. 1 large fleet (more than 1,000 assets), with more than 1,000 on-highway vehicles and over 100 off-highway vehicles.
Staff also announced the top 20 ranked fleets and recognized the remaining Leading Fleets and Notable Fleets.
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