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Thi Dao

Former Executive Editor

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

Officers carry all types of items in their bags, from the ordinary to the odd. [|CREDIT|]Illlustration: LaMar Norman
Articlesby Thi DaoJanuary 15, 2013

Remarketing: From Local Auctions to an International Marketplace

From the full service with a local auction company to online remarketers, fleet managers have multiple options when it comes to selling their used vehicles. Here, fleets and suppliers discuss the benefits of various remarketing solutions.

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FleetSpeakby Thi DaoJanuary 2, 2013

Resolve to Improve Your Fleet

2012’s No. 1 fleet and the Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year offer for their thoughts on fleet resolutions.

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FleetSpeakby Thi DaoNovember 30, 2012

Looking Ahead: Police Car Concepts for 2025

The 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge had teams designing a police car for 2025. The Subaru Highway Automated Response Concept (SHARC), by Subaru Research and Development, powers itself through renewable energy and operates autonomously. See what the other contestants came up with.

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Articlesby Thi DaoOctober 12, 2012

Are Your Technicians Happy? What They're Saying About Their Workplaces and What They Want You to Do About It

Government Fleet's exclusive survey reveals how fleet technicians feel about their jobs and what makes them stay. Find out what they're proud of and what they want you to change.

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FleetSpeakby Thi DaoOctober 5, 2012

Preparing for the Next Natural Disaster

Panic sets in during an emergency if you're unprepared. A fleet manager, no matter how he or she handles emergency management at home, has to have a plan in place to ensure emergency response vehicles keep moving and fleet employees are safe. What does your fleet do to prepare for emergencies?

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FleetSpeakby Thi DaoJuly 30, 2012

Is That a Fleet Vehicle at the Casino?

We’ve heard various news stories about vehicles sighted where they’re (seemingly) not supposed to be, whether that's at a casino or a mall or an amusement park. Sometimes they're supposed to be there.

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Articlesby Thi DaoJuly 16, 2012

Campbell Named Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year

Larry Campbell, CPFP, fleet manager director for the city of Fort Wayne, Ind., was named the 2012 public sector fleet manager of the year. Campbell talks to GF about greening the City's fleet, running equipment operator competitions, and learning from management.

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FleetSpeakby Thi DaoJuly 6, 2012

What Did You Take Away from GFX?

Following Bob Stanton's advice in his opening keynote speech at GFX, I’ve compiled a list of what I learned at the show this year.

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Articlesby Thi DaoJune 1, 2012

Northwest Utilities Band Together for Benchmarking Initiative

The Pacific Northwest Utility Fleet Managers Association is open to both public and private fleets. The Association's biggest project is a benchmarking study that will allow members to effectively compare their operations.

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Articlesby Thi DaoJune 1, 2012

How Local Associations are Bringing Fleets Together

Information and networking are two main reasons why public fleet managers find local and government-specific associations valuable. Board members from various associations talk to GF about cost savings, training opportunities, and the face-to-face interaction their organizations provide.

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