Thi Dao is the former executive editor of Government Fleet magazine.

Thi Dao
Former Executive Editor

Former Executive Editor
Thi Dao is the former executive editor of Government Fleet magazine.

From how to determine utilization to how to take away barely used vehicles, here’s what fleet managers can do to improve utilization and begin right-sizing their fleets.
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All three of this year's finalists for Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year came from long careers in the U.S. Air Force. They've taken their expertise and applied it to the civilian world.
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The City of Crystal Lake, Ill., expects to save $3.57 million over 15 years by moving to leasing for many of its fleet vehicles, including police cars.
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Technicians at the City of Provo, Utah, appreciate the city’s new $4.8 million fleet facility — it keeps them inside when working on vehicles, which is especially important during freezing cold winters and scorching summer heat.
Read More →John Scharffbillig, the City of Minneapolis’ director of fleet services, retired on April 30.
Read More →TL;DR stands for “too long; didn’t read.” Should we adopt this “summary sentence” for longer professional e-mails?
Read More →The City of Columbus, Ohio, will be purchasing 16 compressed natural gas (CNG) refuse trucks to add to its fleet, partially paid for with $371,600 in grant funding from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
Read More →The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) doesn’t plan on purchasing any additional vehicles for its fleet, despite its goal to hire 2,000 employees in the next few years for transportation infrastructure repair.
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Workhorse its piloting four N-GEN electric delivery vehicles in the San Francisco Bay Area, but the vehicle's uses extend beyond deliveries. For government fleets, the vehicle can be used as an ambulance or by a utility fleet.
Read More →Before writing a policy that will last for years, determine whether it’s the best one. Would a typical employee follow the policy?
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