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Articlesby Bob StantonApril 8, 2024

Gas vs. Diesel: The Bad Investment Only Fleet Managers Know About

A major point of debate in fleet management is using diesel vs. gas cars and trucks. Choosing to purchase gasoline engines instead of diesel ones for medium-duty trucks may be an unpopular decision, but is it the right one?

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Articlesby Roselynne ReyesJanuary 30, 2017

Choosing Fleet Motor Pool Over Reimbursement

Establishing a motor pool for employee use rather than reimbursing for every trip can result in lower costs, higher utilization, and a more efficient fleet operation. But it has its limitations.

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NewsJanuary 30, 2017

Fla. Sheriff Signs $4M Fleet Management Contract

The Broward County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office has entered into a multiple-year agreement with Vector Fleet Management for fleet management and maintenance. The contract is valued at $4 million per year.

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Articlesby Thi DaoDecember 14, 2016

Police Vehicle Upfitting: In-House or Outsource?

Whether a public agency upfits its new police cars in-house or sends them out depends on a variety of factors. Here’s why agencies choose their methods and some best practices they’ve learned from years of experience.

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NewsNovember 10, 2016

Fla. City Fleet Manager Moves to County

Don Moore has accepted a position as the fleet management division manager for Pinellas County, Fla. He started at the county on Nov. 7.

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NewsNovember 9, 2016

New Fla. County Fleet Manager to Focus on Turnaround Times

Ross Meslin, CAFS, has been hired as the fleet manager for Broward County, Fla. He began working at the county on Sept. 13.

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NewsNovember 9, 2016

Calif. County Highlights Clean Fleet Initiatives

Contra Costa County, Calif., Fleet Services has reduced emissions by utilizing alternative fuel and sustainable power sources, cleaner fuels, and fuel-efficient vehicles.

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Newsby Thi DaoOctober 20, 2016

Fla. County Hires New Fleet Manager

Sarasota County, Fla., has hired a new fleet manager to take over for its retiring fleet manager. Ron Kennedy, CEM, CPFP, started as fleet manager at the county on Sept. 16.

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NewsOctober 18, 2016

Md. County Adds Hybrid Electric Vans

XL Hybrids, Inc. has installed its XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System in Prince George’s County cargo vans as part of the Maryland county’s sustainable energy program.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaOctober 5, 2016

Best Practices in Fleet Remarketing Partnerships

Public fleets teaming up on vehicle remarketing, whether with another public agency or a private auctioneer, talk about how they do it and what they’ve learned.

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