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.

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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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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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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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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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.
Read More →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.
Read More →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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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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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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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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