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Operationsby Nichole OsinskiMarch 8, 2024

Highlighting Women in the Fleet Industry

This International Women's Day Government Fleet is highlighting stories about the achievements and contributions of women in their various fleet roles.

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Operationsby Nichole OsinskiMarch 7, 2024

‘Stay Informed’ Fleet Manager Makela Owens on Building Connections, Industry Transitions 

Fleet manager Makela Owens discusses the changes and challenges of the fleet industry as well as the motivation for being the fleet industry. Owens is now the Nor Cal POD fleet manager for PepsiCo. 

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Maintenanceby Nichole OsinskiMarch 4, 2024

Small Fixes for Future-Proofing Fleets

Sometimes it’s the little things. When it comes to fleet operations, specifically regarding the work technicians are performing, staying on top of day-to-day fleet needs is key. Ensuring small changes in the fleet shop can benefit vehicle liability down the road.

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Operationsby Christy GrimesMarch 1, 2024

Staffing Your Fleet Team: From Recruitment to Succession Planning

Fleet professionals from the public and private sectors team up to share ways to successfully recruit and retain new fleet workers, and how they are ensuring smooth operations continue as longtime employees retire.

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Operationsby Brent MillerFebruary 28, 2024

How Connected Fleets are Changing Security — and How You Can Stay Safe  

Cars connected to the internet every second can benefit fleets, but this tech comes with a trade-off. For instance, internet connections give hackers openings to attack the vehicle.

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Operationsby Nichole OsinskiFebruary 26, 2024

Report: Fleet Managers See Majority Salary Increase from 2022-2023

Most fleet managers with many years under their belts are enjoying a salary bump and have a concentrated emphasis on fleet management, according to a new study.

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Vehicle Researchby Nichole OsinskiFebruary 21, 2024

Government Vehicle Sales See Growth Into 2024

As per Bobit/Automotive Fleet sales data released on Jan. 3, 2024, the total government vehicle sales for the year reached 272,403 units.

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Operationsby Stephanie ForsheeFebruary 19, 2024

What Every New Fleet Manager Needs to Know

New to the job and have a lot of questions? Four fleet managers weigh in with advice for those who are new to the gig.

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Operationsby Shelley MikaFebruary 16, 2024

Recruit, Train, and Retain the Next Generation of Technicians

Technician recruiting and retention continues to be one of the biggest challenges in the fleet industry. Here are 13 tips to staff your shop by a fleet manager with decades of experience.

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OperationsCover Storyby Christy GrimesFebruary 8, 2024

Tech-Forward, Digital, and Data-Driven: The Evolution of Fleet Management

“The evolution of fleet is a constant change. As long as the automotive industry does the research and they and they evolve the cars into more fuel-efficient vehicle, or [they create] more gizmos and gadgets, we're going to follow along,” says director of fleet management for Franklin County, Ohio, Commissioners,” Charlotte Ashcraft.

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