MANAGING PUBLIC SECTOR VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
The City of West Plains, Mo., is turning to police vehicle leasing in order to update its fleet and potentially save $40,000 a year.
The City of Jonesboro, Ark., has leased three new sanitation trucks because its current fleet has had repeated breakdowns, resulting in missed or delayed services.
The City of Sulphur Springs, Texas, has opted to lease all its vehicles except for fire trucks.
Sandoval County, N.M., has authorized a $3.6 million loan to finance new solid waste vehicles, fleet vehicles, and IT equipment.
Prairie View A&M University has contracted with Enterprise Fleet Management to upgrade 16 of its fleet vehicles, with the potential to increase to 40 vehicles.
Leaders have to balance the needs of every group with the funding and resources available. Fleets often aren’t on the priority list.
Municipalities and rural electric cooperative utilities can apply for zero-interest financing to purchase electric vehicles or charging infrastructure.
Kern County, Calif., had experienced eight consecutive years of significant cuts to its fleet management budget. Leasing will allow it to save $2 million over five years.
The City of Madeira Beach, Fla., will begin leasing its vehicles in an effort to modernize the fleet and save money.
Dorchester County Sheriff's Office will join other Maryland jurisdictions in a fleet management and leasing program for its 47 vehicles.