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Most people picture boats when they think of citizens being rescued from flood waters after a hurricane hits. But all manner of vehicles can be repurposed to aid in rescue and recovery after a disaster. Photo: Houston PD/Flickr
Articlesby Staff WriterNovember 10, 2023

Changes in Fleet Services, Outsourcing Work

As part of Government Fleet's Industry Handbook, respondents were asked what services they outsource to other vendors, with the most outsourced work being body and paint work.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 15, 2023

Oregon PD Outsources Maintenance to Nearby City

Monmouth PD's intergovernmental agreement with Dallas Fleet Services marks the tenth IGA with the department.

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Articlesby Cindy BrauerJanuary 30, 2023

Managing Today's Fleet Budgets: ‘A Tight-Knit Team’ in Pittsburgh

Seasoned public sector fleet manager Brandon Walton shares how he controls his fleet budget amid uncertain times.

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Fleet VoicesJune 30, 2022

Finding a Balance with In-House and Outsourced Work

A fleet manager shares his thoughts on striking a balance with outsourced work and how expertise, budget, and aging fleets can all contribute.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 21, 2022

Ohio County Signs First Intergovernmental Fleet Repair Agreement

Warren County will charge the City of Franklin for the actual cost of replacement parts or supplies, plus its customary hourly labor rate.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 6, 2022

Pennsylvania City Approves Emergency Maintenance Contract

Allentown is breaking its current contract due to long-standing issues with the contractor.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 1, 2022

Arizona School District Outsources Fleet Maintenance to City Fleet

The Sierra Vista City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement to provide the district fleet maintenance and repair services to Palominas Elementary School District school buses.

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Articlesby Christy GrimesApril 11, 2022

Lessons Learned 3 Years After Bringing Maintenance Work In-House

Larry Campbell from the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana, shares the cost savings of bringing maintenance work in-house and what he would do differently.

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Newsby Christy GrimesMarch 28, 2022

Indiana City to Build New Fleet Facility

The new facility at the City of Fort Wayne will allow technicians to bring work they are currently subletting in-house, as well as potentially preserve seasonal equipment.

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ArticlesFebruary 28, 2022

The Upsides to In-House Fleet Services

From ensuring quality control to experiencing time and money savings, one fleet manager details the long-term benefits of in-house operations.

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