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Thi Dao

Former Executive Editor

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

FleetSpeakby Thi DaoMay 3, 2016

Too Many Decision Makers

Officials who rotate in and out of their posts, with little knowledge about fleet but making changes to the department, can make poor decisions.

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Articlesby Thi DaoMarch 18, 2016

5 Ways to Improve Efficiency

From adding in-vehicle technologies to incentives in the shop, here are five ways fleets can improve driver, vehicle, and operational efficiency.

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Articlesby Thi DaoMarch 11, 2016

Turning Around the West Palm Beach City Fleet

The City of West Palm Beach, Fla., has made a significant fleet turnaround with the help of a new fleet manager, new fleet management system, and a newly created replacement fund.

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Newsby Thi DaoFebruary 24, 2016

Fla. City to Build CNG Fueling Facility

The City of Panama City, Fla., has awarded a contract to Zeit Energy to build a $2.19 million compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station for fleet vehicles that will also be publicly accessible.

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Newsby Thi DaoFebruary 24, 2016

Texas Town Considers Luxury Patrol Cars

The Town of Addison (Texas) Police Department is considering replacing its fleet of 14 patrol cars with luxury vehicles. These include the Volvo XC90, BMW X5, and Audi Q7 in addition to the Ford Police Interceptor Utility and Chevrolet Tahoe.

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FleetSpeakby Thi DaoFebruary 23, 2016

3D-Printed Cars Are Coming

A 3D-printed smart neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) will soon be available, and it may even be smarter than your phone.

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Newsby Thi DaoFebruary 10, 2016

GAO Flags Underused Fed Vehicles

Five federal agencies spent may have $8.7 million leasing underutilized vehicles from the U. S. General Services Administration (GSA), according to a recent audit by the Government Accountability Office (GAO).

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Newsby Thi DaoFebruary 9, 2016

Pa. County to Lease Majority of Fleet

Greene County, Pa., is entering into a five-year agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management to lease the majority of its fleet vehicles, a move expected to save $140,000 over the next 10 years.

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Articlesby Thi DaoJanuary 4, 2016

20 Under 40: Fleet's Future Leaders

Many of those in fleet management are baby boomers and are getting ready to retire, but a new generation of fleet professionals is ready to step into their shoes. These fleet professionals under 40 have already made an impression at their own operations or within the industry.

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Articlesby Thi DaoJanuary 4, 2016

Fleet Budgets Continue to Rise

Nearly three of four respondents to Government Fleet’s 2016 financial survey said budgets have returned to 2010 levels, and low fuel cost was one of the biggest contributors to operating budget reductions.

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