Unique Fleet Vehicles
You won’t find these vehicles at many fleets! We asked fleets about the unusual vehicles their agencies own and operate. Here are a few of their unique fleet units.
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Universal Technical Institute Tour
Staff at the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) in Long Beach, Calif., provided a tour of the new school to members of the Municipal Equipment Maintenance Association (MEMA) during a Jan. 21 association meeting. Photos by Thi Dao.
SGFMA Conference in Pictures
The annual conference of the Southeast Governmental Fleet Management Association (SGFMA) took place in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Oct. 11-14. Here's a peek inside the exhibit hall. Photos by Thi Dao.
2016 Ram 3500 6.7L Turbo Diesel
Ram Commercial has upgraded its 3500 dual rear-wheel pickup that's powered by a 6.7L Cummins inline-six turbo diesel. Several new features arrive for 2016, including an increase in towing capability to 31,200 pounds and LED bed lighting. Photos by Vince Taroc.
Charts: 2015 Salaries & Retirement Plans
The average fleet salary has increased to $84,694, and more fleet managers reported a salary increase this year than in the past three years. About one-third of survey respondents said they plan to retire in the next five years.
Charts: 2015 Public Fleet Overview
This overview delves into the operations of more than 200 fleets that responded to Government Fleet's annual industry trends survey. Data includes outsourced services, budget to changes, remarketing methods, and tool allowances. For the full article, click here.
GFX Road Show: Town of Castle Rock
The Town of Castle Rock fleet employs six people who manage and maintain 347 vehicles. Paul Colell, fleet manager, gave GF staff a tour of the fleet facility. To view additional Road Show coverage, including photo galleries of other fleets and a video, click here.
GFX Road Show: Colorado Central Services
The State of Colorado Division of Central Services employs 15 fleet personnel who manage 6,200 vehicles. Scott Edwards, CAFM, fleet manager, who oversees the light- and medium-duty vehicles in the fleet, gave GF staff a tour of the fleet facility. To view additional Road Show coverage, including photo galleries of other fleets and a video, click here.
GFX Road Show: Colorado Springs Utilities
The Colorado Springs Utilities fleet employs 5 staff members and 42 contractors who manage and maintain 1,700 vehicles. Chris Lindquist, fleet supervisor, gave GF staff a tour of the joint city and utility fleet maintenance facility. To view additional Road Show coverage, including photo galleries of other fleets and a video, click here.
GFX Road Show: City of Lakewood
The City of Lakewood fleet employs 9 people who manage and maintain 600 vehicles. Nina Hoffert, fleet manager, gave GF staff a tour of the fleet facility. To view additional Road Show coverage, including photo galleries of other fleets and a video, click here.
GFX Road Show: Boulder County Sheriff's Office
The Boulder County Sheriff's Office fleet employs three people who manage and maintain 151 vehicles Tom Vrtis, fleet manager, gave GF staff a tour of the fleet facility. To view additional Road Show coverage, including photo galleries of other fleets and a video, click here.