Through an initiative in 2015, Governor Jay Inslee directed state agencies to make 20% of new passenger vehicle purchases electric by 2017. This year, Inslee upped the ante to 50% by 2020.
The Missouri Highway Patrol has named Catherine Brown as its new fleet and facilities director. The appointment is effective Jan. 16.
The State of Rhode Island is hiring a fleet administrator to oversee the state fleet program. The position is open until August 9.
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) began purchasing hydrogen fuel cell vehicles during the last fiscal year. Here are a few things fleets can learn from Caltrans’ experience.
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) doesn’t plan on purchasing any additional vehicles for its fleet, despite its goal to hire 2,000 employees in the next few years for transportation infrastructure repair.
The Louisiana State Police has added Dodge Chargers to the patrol fleet, including marked, semi-marked, and unmarked vehicles.
Following W.Va. Governor Jim Justice's lead, several state agencies have announced cuts to their fleets in an effort to reduce spending and streamline operations.
William Forsythe, CAFM, was named fleet manager at North Carolina Department of Administration in Raleigh, N.C. He assumed this position in October 2016.
After five months, the State of West Virginia's Auditor's Office has reported that it cannot accurately determine how many vehicles are in the state's fleet.
The National Conference of State Fleet Administrators (NCSFA) celebrated 30 years and named its new officers and award winners at the annual State Fleet Manager’s Workshop in September.