How Long Vehicle Delivery Times Affect Government Fleets
They have the funding but can’t get the vehicles (or parts). How have fleet operations adjusted, and how does it affect them long term?
November 29, 2021
They have the funding but can’t get the vehicles (or parts). How have fleet operations adjusted, and how does it affect them long term?
November 29, 2021
While government fleet procurement plunged during the pandemic, it’s now back on the rise.
May 28, 2021
Fleets facing reduced procurement budgets can look to these pointers to reduce their costs.
June 15, 2020
Fleet and procurement managers discuss the best ways to buy locally, issue bids, work with vendors, and handle long order-to-delivery times.
June 5, 2019
Vehicle lift manufacturers say cooperative procurement is becoming more common because public agencies can save time and money.
July 27, 2018
A new fleet management software system is allowing the City of Jamestown, N.Y., Division of Fleet Services to make improvements, including early efforts at centralization.
May 23, 2018
Leasing allows fleets to modernize their equipment faster, and for some fleets, can also solve maintenance problems — including easing technician workload and reducing maintenance needs.
May 1, 2017
Neighboring public fleets can work together to cooperatively purchase fuel at lower prices. Two collaborative fuel contracts in Oregon and California have saved public agencies hundreds of thousands of dollars.
March 1, 2017
As new in-car technologies trickle into public fleets, they’re changing the way fleet managers handle purchasing, maintenance, and driver training.
January 12, 2015
New tools and technologies have made fleet procurement faster and more streamlined. Fleet and procurement professionals discuss how their organizations have worked to improve fleet purchasing.
October 8, 2014
The truck's body is made of high-strength, military-grade aluminum alloy, which Ford says will not only reduce weight but also improve payload, towing, and fuel efficiency.
March 28, 2014
Public fleet managers are awaiting the return of the mid-size truck, hoping for a lower capital cost and improved fuel efficiency over larger models.
January 30, 2014
The economy is undoubtedly improving, and oftentimes, public fleet finances are improving along with it. In a Government Fleet survey, 59% of respondents said their fleet finances are back to pre-recession levels and 80% said they’re optimistic about the future, but others still face challenging times and fear their budgets will never get back to “normal.”
January 17, 2014
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