The City of Madison has a new fleet facility that's LEED-Gold certified for sustainability. What features make a fleet facility sustainable, and how do you balance sustainability with higher construction costs?
March 1, 2022
Earlier this year, the Cobb County, Georgia, fleet operation moved into a brand-new facility. Here are five features they now can’t imagine working without.
October 21, 2021
When the industry talks about how difficult it is to hire good technicians and retain them while being unable to match private sector pay, an updated fleet facility could be a major factor in attracting talent and keeping them motivated.
October 15, 2021
San Francisco's fleet management team talks about its new fleet facility, including space-saving techniques and devices, and favorite features.
November 8, 2019
San Francisco opened its new Central Shops fleet service center in 2018. Here's a look at its heavy equipment and fire shops.
November 6, 2019
David Barker, CPFP, CEM, fleet manager for the City of Franklin, Tenn., has announced he will be retiring in December.
October 18, 2019
San Bernardino County, Calif., has completed the construction of a new fleet maintenance facility, replacing an existing leased facility that had become inadequate for fleet needs.
June 12, 2019
Technicians at the City of Provo, Utah, appreciate the city’s new $4.8 million fleet facility — it keeps them inside when working on vehicles, which is especially important during freezing cold winters and scorching summer heat.
May 11, 2018
Alameda County, Calif., is working on an electric vehicle (EV) charging pilot. Called the Smart Charging Pilot Program, it allows the building’s EV chargers to communicate and the DC fast charger to override other chargers when it’s in use.
October 27, 2017
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Ill., is moving forward with a $9 million fleet facility after years of delays.
July 11, 2017
The City of Tampa, Fla., fleet has hit its stride, with a staff consisting of a dream team, support from department heads, and an interim fleet manager keen on networking with neighboring fleets.
November 23, 2016
San Diego County, Calif., opened its $22 million fleet facility building in May. The structure consists of a 45,000-square-foot ground floor fleet service operation and four levels of parking for fleet vehicles and county employees.
June 28, 2016
The City of Madison, Wis., Fleet Service Division is hoping to open a $30 million consolidated fleet repair facility to replace three of its aging shops.
October 26, 2015
If another fleet manager or a consultant reviewed your operation today, what would he or she say? Fleet professionals discuss common fleet deficiencies and how to fix them.
March 2, 2015
A neighboring fleet manager touring your shop can often clearly see what could be improved that you can’t see because it has become part of the way the shop functions.
November 5, 2014
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