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Thi Dao

Former Executive Editor

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

Articlesby Thi DaoMay 23, 2018

What to Do About Your Underutilized Vehicles

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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Photo courtesy of A.J. George.
Articlesby Thi DaoMay 23, 2018

Q&A: 2018 Fleet Manager of the Year Finalists

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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Newsby Thi DaoMay 23, 2018

Ill. City Expects $3.6M in Savings from Leasing Vehicles

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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Newsby Thi DaoMay 11, 2018

New Fleet Facility Keeps Utah Technicians Indoors

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.

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Newsby Thi DaoMay 11, 2018

Minneapolis Fleet Director Retires

John Scharffbillig, the City of Minneapolis’ director of fleet services, retired on April 30.

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FleetSpeakby Thi DaoMay 8, 2018

TL;DR: Write a Summary

TL;DR stands for “too long; didn’t read.” Should we adopt this “summary sentence” for longer professional e-mails?

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Newsby Thi DaoApril 20, 2018

Columbus Adds 16 Grant-Funded CNG Refuse Trucks

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.

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Newsby Thi DaoApril 11, 2018

Caltrans to Use Existing Fleet for Road Repairs

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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Newsby Thi DaoMarch 29, 2018

Workhorse’s New Electric Van — Not Just for Deliveries

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.

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FleetSpeakby Thi DaoMarch 19, 2018

When Are Policies Too Strict?

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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