Lauren Fletcher

VP of Content

Lauren Fletcher has covered the truck fleet industry since 2006 and is the executive editor of Work Truck magazine.

With a particular focus on educational pieces, Fletcher helps fleet managers learn about current trends, understand the intracacies of fleet, while her Chatty Chassis blog helps motivate and question today's truck norms.

Over the past 12 years, Fletcher has written and edited for Automotive Fleet, Fleet Financials, Government Fleet, Green Fleet, Vehicle Remarketing, and Business Driver magazines. A hot rod enthusiast from a young age, Fletcher has a fascination with cars and a love of trucks, from the classics to the new releases.

Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•May 28, 2009

Exclusive Industry Survey: Public Sector Fleet Manager Salaries Average $74,693 in 2008

Are you paid enough? In 2008, public sector fleet manager salaries increased more than $4,200 over 2007 figures. By region, fleet managers in the West continue to pull in the highest salaries.

Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•May 26, 2009

Las Vegas Fleet is 90 Percent Green

Operating a 90-percent alternative-fuel fleet brings the City of Las Vegas to the forefront of the “going green” movement. The City utilizes its green fleet to prove alt-fuel viability.

Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•March 17, 2009

Spec'ing the Right Fire Apparatus for the Job

Writing specifications for a new fire apparatus can be daunting. Determining the intended purpose is the first step, but there are many paths to take from there.

Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•March 6, 2009

31 Compete for 2009 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year

A record field of 31 nominees are competing for the 2009 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year award. The award, in its 5th year, is sponsored by ARI and Fleet Counselor Services. The winner will be announced April 26 at the NAFA Institute & Expo in New Orleans.

Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•January 9, 2009

2009 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Award Nominations

In its 5th year, GF’s Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year award, sponsored by ARI, recognizes outstanding achievements by government fleet professionals.

Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•September 1, 2008

Charlotte Takes Over Fleet Reins from Mecklenburg County

Mecklenburg County needed some assistance with its light-duty fleet vehicles, and the City of Charlotte proved it was right for the job.

Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•March 1, 2008

One Pump Size Doesn't Fit All

Selecting the right-size fire pump for a fire apparatus is an important task. Fire departments can exceed the minimum gpm based on their own preferences or expected future growth.

Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•January 1, 2008

Green Fleet Initiatives Mushroom

Public fleets have been steadily increasing the use of alt fuels through “greening” initiatives. Together, these cities, counties, federal departments, and states are working to help keep the air clean for years and generations to come.

Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•January 1, 2008

Charlottesville Goes 'Green'

A city initiative to become more environmentally responsible prompted the Charlottesville Fire Department to pilot-test a Ford Escape Hybrid as an emergency response vehicle.

Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•November 1, 2007

Preparation and Cooperation are Key in Emergencies

Preparing for emergency situations helps a business or agency recover quickly to resume normal activities. John Clements, fleet manager, San Diego County, Calif., discusses how lessons learned in the past helped shape the county’s response to last fall’s devastating wild fires.

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