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Thi Dao

Former Executive Editor

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

Articlesby Thi DaoJune 10, 2013

16 Nominated for Fleet Manager of the Year

The Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year award recognizes the best in the industry. Sixteen candidates were nominated for the award.

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Articlesby Thi DaoMay 16, 2013

A Hydrogen-Fueled Future? UCLA's Hydrogen Vehicle Testing

In having staff test hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles in commuting applications and planning the installation of a publicly available fueling station, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is helping in the development of an emerging alternative-fuel vehicle.

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Articlesby Thi DaoMay 16, 2013

Illinois Expects Fuel Cost Savings with Electric Vehicles

The State of Illinois took delivery of 15 battery-electric vehicles last year as part of efforts to “green” state fleet operations.

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Newsby Thi DaoMay 13, 2013

Killeen Releases Details of Fleet Property Theft Investigation

The City of Killeen recently released a report documenting Police Department’s investigation into the alleged theft of fleet property by fleet employees. In December 2012, following the investigation, Killeen’s fleet director retired, a technician resigned, and another technician was fired.

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Newsby Thi DaoMay 1, 2013

Kobliska to Retire from TSA

Martha Kobliska, branch chief/fleet manager, Fleet and Transportation Services, Transportation Services Agency (TSA), announced she will retire May 31. Barbara Lockhart, senior fleet specialist, will be appointed the acting branch chief/fleet manager until a permanent selection is made.

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Newsby Thi DaoMarch 28, 2013

Delano Police Refurbishes Patrol Cars

The Delano Police Department in California is refurbishing its oldest police cars -- 2000 and 2001 model-year Ford Crown Victoria police interceptors. The PD has already taken delivery of one police car and has three more currently in the shop for refurbishment.

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FleetSpeakby Thi DaoMarch 14, 2013

Test-Driving the Honda FCX Clarity Fuel-Cell Car

Is the world ready for fuel-cell vehicles? What I learned from my test drive & Honda’s Steve Ellis.

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Newsby Thi DaoMarch 13, 2013

Colorado Inmate Dies While Working at Fleet Shop

The Colorado Department of Corrections (DOC) confirmed the death of an inmate worker at a DOC fleet shop on Monday, March 11 at 7:30 a.m. The worker was working on a hydraulic dump truck.

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Newsby Thi DaoMarch 11, 2013

North Carolina Considers Bill to Consolidate Fleet

North Carolina legislators are considering a bill to that aims to reform oversight of State-owned vehicles. The bill would enforce recommendations made in earlier reports by the State's Program Evaluation Division and lead to a consolidation of the fleet and expansion of the role of the fleet department.

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Newsby Thi DaoFebruary 13, 2013

Alvarado Moves to Tacoma Public Utilities

Aaron Alvarado, previously fleet manager at the City of Tempe, Ariz., is now fleet manager at Tacoma (Wash.) Public Utilities. He began his new position Feb. 11.

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