Safely Pursuing Cleaner, Greener Operations
Casey Smith plans to use data and technology to make the best, most cost-effective decisions for the City of San Diego fleet.
December 21, 2020
Casey Smith plans to use data and technology to make the best, most cost-effective decisions for the City of San Diego fleet.
December 21, 2020
New to the job and have a lot of questions? Four fleet managers weigh in with advice for those who are new to the gig.
February 27, 2020
Fleet fuel cards reduce costs by alerting when drivers pump expensive fuel grades to displaying gallons pumped vs. tank capacity. Read to find out how to find the best provider.
August 30, 2019
Fleet professionals with private- and public-sector experience share best practices and hard-won advice for government fleet managers.
March 4, 2019
Cost and inventory are among the factors in deciding whether a fleet should own its tools or provide an allowance for technicians to purchase their own.
January 10, 2019
Spec’ing a medium-duty truck is a complicated process that requires hundreds of decisions and choices, with each potentially impacting another. It is a science to achieve the balance between over-spec’ing and under-spec’ing a truck.
February 5, 2018
Standardized delivery timelines stipulated in an SLA can create unrealistic expectations. Also, the relationship can become transactional in nature, with a risk of damaging the relationship if there are penalties for missed metrics.
January 20, 2017
Understanding the differences in tank configuration and payload capacity as well as fuel capacity, and how that compares to a fleet's specific needs, is crucial in making the best possible decision.
December 8, 2014
The Pacific Northwest Utility Fleet Managers Association is open to both public and private fleets. The Association's biggest project is a benchmarking study that will allow members to effectively compare their operations.
June 1, 2012
Whether constructing a new facility, retrofitting a parts department, or initiating a vehicle replacement cycle, completing major, capital-intensive ventures involves three critical phases: planning, execution, and evaluation.
May 3, 2012
It’s nice to get suggestions and advice from experts on how to better manage your fleet. It’s also good to know what not to do. Here are three tried-and-true ways to screw up your fleet operation.
July 13, 2011
The City of Troy’s Sam Lamerato was awarded Government Fleet magazine’s 2011 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year honor. Lamerato helped implement a successful insourcing program, and led to the City’s No. 1 spot in the “100 Best Fleets” in 2010.
July 8, 2011
Automotive Fleet congratulates the winner of its 2011 Professional Fleet Manager of the Year Award, Theresa Belding of Forest Pharmaceuticals. She was recognized for optimizing vehicle replacement cycles, reducing vehicle offerings, managing daily rental spend, and decreasing fuel consumption.
May 1, 2011
Communication, collaboration, and not to mention a number of highly successful initiatives led the three-year Nestlé veteran to the Fleet Financials honor.
May 1, 2011
Some call it thinking out of the box, pushing the envelope, or just plain breaking the rules. “Common wisdom” isn’t always the best way to keep a fleet running cost efficiently.
May 1, 2011
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