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Thi Dao

Former Executive Editor

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

Articlesby Thi DaoMay 1, 2017

Leasing: A Budget & Maintenance Solution for Government Fleets

Leasing allows fleets to modernize their equipment faster, and for some fleets, can also solve maintenance problems — including easing technician workload and reducing maintenance needs.

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Articlesby Thi DaoMay 1, 2017

Ford's Police Responder Hybrid Sedan Doubles Fuel Efficiency

Ford’s all-new Police Responder Hybrid Sedan will get an EPA-estimated 38 mpg combined and is designed for urban or local patrol.

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Articlesby Thi DaoApril 5, 2017

Traffic Safety Initiative Reduces Police Officer Vehicle Crashes

To combat injuries and fatalities from auto collisions, Orange County Sheriff’s Department in California set out to change its safety culture through a traffic safety initiative.

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Articlesby Thi DaoMarch 8, 2017

Putting Police Cars Up for Sale

When it comes time to put used police cars for sale, there’s more work to be done than just turning the vehicles over to the auctioneer.

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Articlesby Thi DaoMarch 1, 2017

Using Cooperative Procurement to Reduce Fuel Costs

Neighboring public fleets can work together to cooperatively purchase fuel at lower prices. Two collaborative fuel contracts in Oregon and California have saved public agencies hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Articlesby Thi DaoMarch 1, 2017

Key Takeaways in Transitioning to a New Fleet Management Software System

Switching or upgrading to a new fleet management software is a time-consuming project that can take up to a year. Here’s what to know before you start.

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FleetSpeakby Thi DaoMarch 1, 2017

Addressing the Recruiting Problem

Fleet managers are taking steps to combat the technician recruiting problem, and these steps are adding up to results.

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Newsby Thi DaoFebruary 17, 2017

Conn. City Halves Motor Pool Fleet

The City of Stamford, Conn., has reduced its motor pool fleet from 60 to 29 vehicles by automating motor pool management and having better control of utilization.

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Articlesby Thi DaoFebruary 6, 2017

Understanding the 'Why' in Fleet Analyst Training

In analyzing data, it’s not just the fleet management system that fleet analysts need to understand — it’s also the fleet business itself.

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Articlesby Thi DaoJanuary 23, 2017

Reducing Costs by Sharing Fleet Management Software

Too cash-strapped to purchase a robust fleet management software system? Sharing it with nearby agencies could be the solution.

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