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Operationsby Christy GrimesNovember 28, 2023

Public Sector Fleet Manager Salaries Rise Slightly

Most respondents in Government Fleet’s biennial Industry Handbook survey saw at least a minor salary increase. A breakdown and analysis of the data.

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Green Fleetby Christy GrimesNovember 27, 2023

The Hidden Costs of Transitioning to Electric Vehicles

A breakdown of the costs you should consider when writing up your EV transition plan, from a public sector fleet manager who’s in the middle of the process.

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Policeby Christy GrimesNovember 24, 2023

Driving Success: The Importance of Vehicle Education for Law Enforcement Officers

A crash course on what officers should know about their vehicles in order to operate and maintain them properly, both for their own safety, and so fleet managers can get the best resale value down the line.

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Operationsby Christy GrimesNovember 17, 2023

8 Takeaways from the 2023 Fleet Forward and Fleet Safety Conferences

Among the biggest takeaways from this year's event: utilizing external resources can lead to safer fleets, data analysis can lead to better fleet operator and vehicle management, and compliance does not always equal safety.

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OperationsCover Storyby Staff WriterNovember 15, 2023

Analyzing the Federal Fleet: Unveiling Key Data and Trends from Fiscal Year 2022

As part of the 2023 Industry Handbook, Government Fleet also looked at data from the U.S. General Services Administration’s FY-2022 Federal Fleet Report.

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Maintenanceby Christy GrimesNovember 13, 2023

Shop Tools Essential to Your Operations

A rundown of tools two public sector fleet managers can’t live without, and why you need them in your shop. Plus, tips on organizing your tools and equipment.

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OperationsCover Storyby Staff WriterNovember 10, 2023

Changes in Fleet Services, Outsourcing Work

As part of Government Fleet's Industry Handbook, respondents were asked what services they outsource to other vendors, with the most outsourced work being body and paint work.

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Policeby Christy GrimesNovember 9, 2023

The Value in Updating Police Vehicle Designs

Law enforcement agencies say vehicle decal and color changes can lead to cost savings, and are an important reflection of what they stand for.

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Procurementby Lexi TuckerNovember 9, 2023

When Switching from Leasing to Purchasing is More Effective

For one municipal fleet, choosing purchasing over leasing was a smart, money-saving move.

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Policeby Christy GrimesNovember 8, 2023

Michigan State Police Unveils 2024 Model Year Vehicle Testing Results

All police vehicle models across the board continue to improve year-over-year in braking, top speed, and vehicle dynamics testing. EVs impress in acceleration testing.

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