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Thi Dao

Former Executive Editor

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

Newsby Thi DaoDecember 10, 2021

MSP Releases 2022-MY Police Motorcycle Test Results

The BMW R 1250 RT-P and Yamaha FJR1300P-AB police motorcycles came out on top during Michigan State Police testing this year.

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Newsby Thi DaoDecember 8, 2021

MSP Ranks the Fastest Police Vehicles of 2022

Michigan State Police testing shows the Ford PIU EcoBoost and Mach-E scored highest in driving and braking tests, while the Dodge Durango and Chevrolet Tahoe did better in communications and ergonomics, respectively.

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Articlesby Thi DaoNovember 30, 2021

Using Telematics to Justify Low-Mileage Vehicles

Vehicles at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) are high use, but low mileage. Here’s how it uses telematics to track, report, and justify its vehicles.

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Articlesby Thi DaoNovember 29, 2021

How Long Vehicle Delivery Times Affect Government Fleets

They have the funding but can’t get the vehicles (or parts). How have fleet operations adjusted, and how does it affect them long term?

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Articlesby Thi DaoOctober 21, 2021

Our New Facility & What We Can’t Live Without

Earlier this year, the Cobb County, Georgia, fleet operation moved into a brand-new facility. Here are five features they now can’t imagine working without.

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FleetSpeakby Thi DaoOctober 15, 2021

Can a New Fleet Facility Improve Tech Retention?

When the industry talks about how difficult it is to hire good technicians and retain them while being unable to match private sector pay, an updated fleet facility could be a major factor in attracting talent and keeping them motivated.

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FleetSpeakby Thi DaoOctober 7, 2021

Challenging the Perception of Public-Sector Wasteful Spending

Unlike at a private company, missteps in the public sector are audited, released to the public, and covered by various news outlets with headlines about government mismanagement and waste.

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Photo Galleriesby Thi DaoOctober 6, 2021

2021 Salaries and Retirement Plans

The average fleet professional salary is $98,514, with the median being $97,500 annually. Thirty-eight percent of respondents said they plan to retire in the next four years.

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Photo Galleriesby Thi DaoSeptember 29, 2021

2021 Federal Fleet Statistics

The federal fleet increased by nearly 2% in 2020. Meanwhile, utilization has decreased among passenger vehicles, according to data from the U.S. General Services Administration.

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Photo Galleriesby Thi DaoSeptember 27, 2021

2021 Industry Statistics

Data from Government Fleet’s biennial industry survey shows more fleets reported size decreases this year than previous years, and the pandemic led to decreased operating and replacement budgets.

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