Top 10 GovernmentFleet.com Articles of 2013
The top GovernmentFleet.com feature articles of the year focused on ways to improve fleet operations with ideas to improve fuel management, reduce idling, and explore the use of alternative fuels.


GovernmentFleet.com readers enjoyed many of our articles focusing on ways to improve fleet operations with ideas to improve fuel management, reduce idling, and explore the use of alternative fuels. These topics appeared throughout our list of the most well-read feature articles of 2013.
As we do each year, we've prepared the list of the top 10 features. You've read many of these, at least initially, in print. Click on the links to read them again. Here they are, in reverse order:
10. Fleet Spend: The Expansion of Fleet Procurement Options
9. Police Vehicles: A Look Back
8. AWD Police Vehicles Gain Traction
5. Bright Ideas to Improve Your Fleet
4. 15 Ways to Improve Your In-House Parts Room
3. Shutting Off Idling Engines
And the top article on GovernmentFleet.com was:
1. Boston: Reviving a Faltering Fleet Operation
Curious about the top news stories of 2013? View those here.
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Is Keeping Older Fleet Vehicles Really Saving Money?
Is keeping vehicles longer saving money, and what happens when a diagnostic test points to the wrong fix?
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How Smart Fleet Strategy Can Help Local Government Agencies Do More with Less
Keeping a vehicle longer may ease this year’s budget, but what does it cost the next one? A closer look at fleet decisions can reveal opportunities to reduce spending while protecting essential services.
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Connect with Government Fleet on LinkedIn
From industry news and fleet management strategies to conversations with peers, Government Fleet's LinkedIn page offers public-sector fleet professionals another way to stay informed and connected.
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Town of Queen Creek Named Most Successful Fleet Award Winner of Inaugural RTA Fleet Success Awards
Five fleets were honored at RTA Connect 2026 in Chicago for excellence across resource efficiency, intentional culture, risk management, and stakeholder satisfaction.
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A buyer's guide to fleet management software in 2027
Buying fleet management software in 2027 means looking beyond features and price. As fleet operations, technology and expectations evolve, this guide explores what today’s fleet professionals should consider when choosing a system that can deliver value now and adapt to what comes next.
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Hazard Alerts, Fleet Car Sales Rise and a New Shuttle Concept
Fleet car sales doubled, but the bigger picture tells a different story in this week’s roundup.
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How St. Johns County Turned Fleet Data Into Better Replacement Decisions
St. Johns County, Florida, had fleet data, but turning it into reliable decision guidance was another matter. Instead of starting over with a new fleet management system, the county connected existing tools and built a scoring system that gives managers an objective look at fleet health.
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Fleet Forward Conference Introduces One-Day Passes for 2026
New one-day registration lets fleet professionals attend Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, with passes available for $249.
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ENC Unveils its ZAVIR Medium-Duty Shuttle
Two variants of the concept shuttles were revealed: a low-floor configuration and a high-floor configuration.
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Could Your Next Fleet Technician Start as an Intern?
What if your next technician hasn’t worked in a fleet shop yet? What fleets are doing to free up time.
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