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NewsMay 18, 2016

Iowa County Hires Fleet Manager for New Position

Scott County, Iowa, has hired Barbara Branscom as its new fleet manager. The county decided to create the role based on research from Mercury Associates.

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NewsMay 18, 2016

Ore. Sheriff Flouts Policy, Buys Expensive Car

Multnomah County (Ore.) Sheriff Dan Staton bought a higher trim Dodge Charger with unnecessary features to replace a one-year-old vehicle, ignoring county purchasing policies as well as the fleet manager’s refusal to buy him the car.

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NewsMay 2, 2016

Ga. County Approves Outsourcing Agreement

The Barrow County (Ga.) Board of Commissioners has approved a contract to outsource maintenance and management of vehicles to a Ford dealership. Commissioners voted 4-2 in favor of the plan.

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NewsApril 20, 2016

Calif. County Contracts with Zipcar for Motor Pool

Contra Costa County Calif., Fleet Services, has entered into an agreement to use Local Motion by Zipcar for its motor pool fleet. Zipcar announced the new car sharing product last week.

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NewsApril 15, 2016

Mich. Sheriff Adds LED Beacons to Patrol Cars

The Saginaw County (Mich.) Sheriff's Department has equipped its 32 patrol vehicles with retro beacon lights that use brighter LED lighting to increase visibility.

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NewsApril 4, 2016

Right-Sizing Helps Ariz. County Reduce Fleet Emissions

Pima County, Ariz., has reduced the number of miles traveled by the county fleet by 21% and reduced carbon intensity of its fleet operations by nearly 6%, according to its Sustainable Action Plan Report Card.

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NewsMarch 30, 2016

N.M. County Considers Vehicle Replacement Plan

The Dona Ana County (N.M.) commission is looking to create a vehicle replacement plan and schedule to keep track of replacements.

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NewsMarch 29, 2016

AEMP Announces Public Sector Fleet Technician of the Year

The Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) Education Foundation has announced the 2016 Technician of the Year Award winners. Michael Naletko from Sarasota County (Fla.) Fleet Services earned the public sector award.

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NewsMarch 23, 2016

In Memoriam: Charleston County’s Mark Kostos

Mark Kostos, fleet shop supervisor for Charleston County (S.C.) and vice president of the Southeast Governmental Fleet Management Association (SGFMA), passed away unexpectedly on March 20. He was 55.

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NewsMarch 4, 2016

Fla. County Hiring Fleet Director

Pasco County, Fla., is hiring a new fleet management director.

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