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Insight and Advice from Past Winners | The February Dispatch

Revisit a handful of February pieces that still feel relevant, from what top fleet leaders kept consistent over time, to what electrification progress looks like when it’s built on coordination and buy-in, to why associations continue to be a real advantage for public sector fleets.

February 27, 2026

Some articles age out fast. These didn’t. 


This episode revisits a handful of February pieces that still feel relevant, from what top fleet leaders kept consistent over time, to what electrification progress looks like when it’s built on coordination and buy-in, to why associations continue to be a real advantage for public sector fleets. 


We’ll close with two quick timing notes on awards and GFX.


Timestamps


0:00 – Intro A quick February reset and what’s worth revisiting.

00:24 – Reflection and Insight from Fleet Manager of the Year winners What recognition tends to reflect, and why strong fleet programs usually look like strong fundamentals.

01:05 – Joseph Mattox: electrifying progress and building community Why EV progress depends on coordination, internal buy-in, and feedback loops that make pilots better.

02:02 – Craig Croner: “Start with the end in mind” How long-range planning, lifecycle discipline, and continuity make decisions easier to defend.

03:05 – Why government fleet managers should join professional associations Peer benchmarks, early awareness, and a practical way to develop staff.

04:15 – 2026 GFX Registration is Open How to approach GFX with a plan so you come back with direction, not just notes.

05:00 – Wrap Awards close next month. Submit nominations and applications soon. GFX registration is open.


◉ Reflection and Insight from Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Winners 

◉ Electrifying Progress and Building Community: Joseph Mattox's Road to the Public Fleet Hall of Fame

◉ 'Start with the End in Mind': How Craig Croner Earned His Spot in the Public Fleet Hall of Fame

◉ Why Government Fleet Managers Should Join Professional Associations

◉ 2026 GFX Registration is Open

◉ Awards nominations and applications


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