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ArticlesMarch 1, 2014

Technician Training Solutions for Alternative-Fuel Vehicles

Fleet managers must consider how the addition of alternative-fuel vehicles changes fleet maintenance and repair. For those deciding to keep this in-house, there are various options available for technician training.

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Articlesby Thi DaoJune 11, 2013

Making the Transition to Management

As many experienced public sector fleet managers head toward retirement, public agencies need to consider how to recruit, transition in, and train incoming fleet managers.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaNovember 15, 2012

Edmonton's Program for Transformation: Working Together for Positive Changes

Provincial capital city Edmonton, Alberta, has the largest integrated municipal fleet operation in Canada and has earned numerous accolades for major improvements made over the last few years. However, focus on workplace culture may be its most significant achievement to date.

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Articlesby Thi DaoJune 1, 2012

How Local Associations are Bringing Fleets Together

Information and networking are two main reasons why public fleet managers find local and government-specific associations valuable. Board members from various associations talk to GF about cost savings, training opportunities, and the face-to-face interaction their organizations provide.

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Articlesby Thi DaoJanuary 11, 2012

Living up to ‘Beverly Hills’ Standards: Beverly Hills Fleet on Staff Training and ‘Green’ Operations

Beverly Hills, Calif., Fleet Services operates in a new facility constructed in 2008 -- a LEED Silver certified building -- and is constructing a compressed natural gas (CNG) station expected to be completed in April.

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ArticlesOctober 25, 2011

Cultivating Next-Generation Off-Road Equipment Experts

With the current rate of technological change, training and developing a network of skilled off-road equipment technicians and operators are no small tasks. Universities, technical schools, and industry manufacturers are teaming up to train the equipment experts of tomorrow.

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NewsSeptember 23, 2011

Gwinnett County to Handle Own GM Vehicle Warranty Work for Fleet

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - This agreement between the County and GM will allow the County to handle warrantable adjustments/warranty repairs, special policy adjustments, goodwill policy adjustments, and campaign adjustments, as approved by GM.

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ArticlesJuly 27, 2011

UC Davis' Web-Based Driver Training Increases Course Enrollment

The Web-based driver training program features three modules, Safe Driver Awareness, Green Driving Techniques, and Introduction to Fleet Services.

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NewsApril 13, 2011

Four Fleet Managers Earn CPFP Credential

KANSAS CITY, MO - Four public sector fleet professionals have recently earned the Certified Public Fleet Professional (CPFP) credential from APWA. A total of 109 fleet professionals have received this certification.

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NewsJanuary 20, 2011

Detroit First Responders Get EV Safety Training

DETROIT - Detroit is the final stop on a nationwide tour that has trained more than 1,600 fire and emergency service leaders on how to deal with emergency situations involving electric vehicles.

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