MANAGING PUBLIC SECTOR VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
Under a new plan, Smith County, Texas, will centralize fleet operations under one administrator who will serve as the point of contact for a third-party provider.
Rather than transferring funds to the commissioners to run the garage, the council opted to direct funding to the Sheriff’s Department.
Lake County, Ind., commissioners say fleet consolidation will save money on fuel, reduce maintenance costs, and help the county move toward a more regular vehicle replacement plan.
The City of Plainfield, N.J., council is considering creating a “manager motors” position to manage the city’s fleet of 253 vehicles valued at $7 million.
An efficiency study of the City of Pekin, Ill., recommended the city create a fleet superintendent position to consolidate all the duties performed by other departments.
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.
The Scott County (Iowa) Board of Supervisors approved the creation of an in-house fleet manager position that will oversee the maintenance and management of vehicles for the county’s departments.
It’s time to put another year in the books and look forward to 2016. Take some time to analyze current and future trends and how that will impact your fleet operation.
The City of Boise, Idaho, took home the trophy for the No. 1 overall fleet among the Leading Fleets. Embracing education and innovative ideas, and measuring performance, helped the city fleet achieve this award.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey is selling off three state planes and consolidating the air fleet as part of efforts to save nearly $2.5 million.