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Christy Grimes

Former Senior Editor

Christy Grimes is a Former Senior Editor at Bobit, having worked on Automotive Fleet and Government Fleet brands. She began covering fleet in January 2022 and has been eager to learn as much about government fleets and automotive/commercial fleets as she can.

Previously, Grimes worked on Bobit's School Bus Fleet brand.

Newsby Christy GrimesDecember 11, 2023

South Carolina County Pushes for Ballistic Tech After Deputy Shot

Oconee County Cpl. Lucas Watts was shot through the windshield of his patrol vehicle. The sheriff revealed a second deputy's windshield was also shot at, with the bullet missing that deputy by inches.

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Articlesby Christy GrimesDecember 11, 2023

How the UAW Strike Affected Government Fleet Orders from the Big 3

Government Fleet asked the Big 3 how their operations have been in the weeks since the UAW strike ended, with new contracts ratified. Plus, automakers address concerns about vehicle delivery delays.

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Alejandro Mayorkas, secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, walks along the field at SoFi Stadium with Inglewood Police Chief Mark Fronterotta while working with state and local law enforcement and the National Football League to review DHS operations prior to Super Bowl LVI.[|CREDIT|]Photo: U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Benjamin Applebaum
Articlesby Christy GrimesDecember 8, 2023

How Kansas Highway Patrol Justifies 50,000-Mile Vehicle Lifecycles

A look at the benefits to shortening vehicle lifecycles, how it has paid off for the Kansas Highway Patrol, and how to bring your stakeholders onboard.

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Articlesby Christy GrimesDecember 4, 2023

Public Sector Fleet Managers’ Plans for Retirement, Successors

More than half of respondents in Government Fleet’s biennial Industry Handbook survey plan to retire in less than 10 years. Breaking down the data and identifying succession plans.

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Newsby Christy GrimesNovember 30, 2023

November 2023 Recall Roundup: Chrysler, Hino, Mack, & More

Check your fleets! See if any vehicle models from your operation are included in the latest recalls.

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Articlesby Christy GrimesNovember 29, 2023

The Value in Building a Strong Fleet Safety Strategy

“Safety is not a priority. Safety is a non-negotiable core value,” Brian Fielkow of Acrisure said in the opening keynote for the 2023 Fleet Safety Conference.

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Articlesby 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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Articlesby 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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Articlesby 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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Articlesby 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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