2016 Fleet Age and Utilization
The data in this gallery, collected from 20 of Utilimarc's municipal benchmarking clients (cities, states, and counties) includes average vehicle age, mileage, maintenance cost, labor hours, and fuel economy.
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2016 Benchmarking Statistics
Data collected from Government Fleet from its survey this year suggests a slight increase in average fleet size in comparison to the prior year. In addition, a higher percentage of respondents said their annual budgets had increased, a trend continuing since 2013, when this question was first asked.
APWA 2016 Public Works Expo Vehicles
The American Public Works Association's (APWA) Public Works Expo (PWX) took place August 28-31 in Minneapolis, Minn. Here's a peek at the vehicles on the show floor.
Fleet Facility Tour: San Diego County, Calif.
San Diego County, Calif., opened up its new 45,000 square-foot fleet service operation in May. The building, including four levels of parking, cost $22 million. Read the article about the county's new facility. Photos by Vince Taroc
GFX 2016 in Pictures
The Government Fleet Expo & Conference (GFX) took place from June 20 to 23. It included a packed show floor, a record number of attendees, and 16 educational sessions. Photos by Events Coverage Nashville and Thi Dao.
Riverside County Vehicle Vendor Expo
Riverside County (Calif.) hosted a Vehicle Vendor Expo on June 2 that included a showcase of fleet vehicles as well as panels about procuring and funding alternative fuel fleet vehicles.
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.
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.