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 fleet management company hired Bob Crowe and Joanne Cornier from Acme Auto Leasing as directors of government fleet sales.
The City of Sulphur Springs, Texas, has opted to lease all its vehicles except for fire trucks.
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.
The City of Pasadena, Calif., has purchased 38 battery-electric Chevrolet Bolts to replace 37 existing gasoline-powered vehicles. These EVs are on a 36-month lease.
Fleet professionals with private- and public-sector experience share best practices and hard-won advice for government fleet managers.
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.
Highland County Job and Family Services (JFS) in Ohio will save $17,000 per year by leasing vehicles instead of reimbursing employees for every trip.