Honors Celebration at the 2018 Government Fleet Expo
Every year at the 2018 Government Fleet Expo & Conference, public fleet professionals gather to celebrate the industry and recognize the achievements of high-performing fleets.
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2018 Government Fleet Expo in San Diego
The 2018 Government Fleet Expo & Conference took place June 4-7 in San Diego, Calif. Public sector fleet professionals, suppliers, and other members of the industry gathered to discuss the state of the industry.
Specialty Vehicles for Law Enforcement
Whether by sea or land, these vehicles give law enforcement officers the tools to effectively complete their missions.
Ford's Hybrid Police Vehicles at N.Y. Auto Show
Ford displayed production versions of the Police Responder Hybrid Sedan and Special Service Plug-In Hybrid Sedan at the New York Auto Show. Concept models for these vehicles were announced in 2017. Photos courtesy of Ford
Beach Patrol Vehicles
From uneven terrain to rusting from saltwater, vehicles used for beach patrol must endure tough conditions. Read more about how fleet managers choose a vehicle here. Photos courtesy of Volusia County and City of Long Beach.
Agencies Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and public fleets across the country are unveiling pink vehicles to show their support for the cause.
Facility Tour: City of Oakland, Calif.
The City of Oakland Fleet Management Division maintains about 1500 on-road assets across two locations. The fleet recently started a financing program, that allows it to catch up on vehicle purchases following a 12-year freeze on replacements. In addition, the fleet has gotten greener, with the use of compressed natural gas, reenwable diesel, and battery-electric vehicles. Photos by Thi Dao
Police Ghost Vehicles
Law enforcement agencies across the country have been adding "ghost" patrol cars to their fleets. The stealth vehicles are equipped with ghost graphics, which are less visible in the day and reflective at night, and interior light bars. Read more about ghost cars here.
Charts: Fleet Age and Utilization 2017
Data from this gallery is derived from 15 of Utilimarc’s municipal benchmarking clients (cities, states, and counties), providing 34,000 data points. Each of the numbers presented is an average over the years 2014-2016.
Charts: Benchmarking Statistics 2017
Data from Government Fleet’s annual survey shows a continuing rise in the size of public fleets, and that fleets are working on catch-up replacements from the recession. About the data: In July and August, Government Fleet magazine solicited responses to an annual survey from its readership, receiving 142 qualified responses. All charts in this gallery come from this opt-in survey.
CHP's Vehicle Assembly Line
The California Highway Patrol uses an assembly line to set up its vehicles to achieve uniformity.