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Articlesby Lexi TuckerMay 27, 2024

Expert Strategies for Fleet Staffing and Efficiency

A shortage of skilled technicians, and more fleet managers worried about budget cuts, efficient employee management is more important than ever.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaJune 15, 2023

How to Calculate the Right Vehicle-to-Technician Ratio

Staffing your shop appropriately isn’t as simple as knowing the number of vehicles in your fleet; other factors are part of the equation, too.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 19, 2018

N.M. Police Cars Not Deployed After a Year

The employee in charge of installing equipment into new police vehicles retired, and the position was not filled, leaving at least 14 new cars collecting dust.

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Deputies sheltered in place in advance of the hurricane’s possible arrival in Charleston County.[|CREDIT|]PHOTO: Charleston County Sheriff’s Office
NewsFebruary 27, 2017

Technician Quits Following Pay Dispute with Elected Official

A Mesa County, Colo., fleet technician stopped going to work after writing e-mails to a county commissioner alleging she spread misinformation about employees receiving raises.

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Articlesby Thi DaoNovember 23, 2016

More Opportunities Than Challenges at Tampa

The City of Tampa, Fla., fleet has hit its stride, with a staff consisting of a dream team, support from department heads, and an interim fleet manager keen on networking with neighboring fleets.

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Newsby Paul ClintonOctober 26, 2015

Tampa Shifts Staffing to Reduce Overtime Costs

A staff shortage that resulted in rising overtime costs has led the City of Tampa's fleet management division to adjust the way it handles repair work, the city's interim fleet manager told Government Fleet.

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Articlesby Thi DaoJune 1, 2015

The Struggle to Find Good Technicians

Finding qualified technicians is a challenge that’s only going to get worse. Here’s how to recruit the next generation of technicians and make sure your current employees stay happy.

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NewsApril 29, 2015

Ohio Fleet Managers Suspended for Exercise Equipment Order

The City of Toledo, Ohio has suspended its fleet managers after an elected official discovered purchases of $7,200 worth of unauthorized exercise equipment.

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ArticlesDecember 19, 2013

Accounting for VEU Variations

Determining vehicle equivalency units (VEUs) allows fleets to decide appropriate staffing levels and budgets. However, for comparison purposes, fleet managers should know how VEUs differ across organizations.

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NewsAugust 1, 2012

Fleet Managers’ Solutions to Today’s Industry Challenges – Video Series Part 3

TORRANCE, CA - This is the third part of our video series featuring fleet management professionals. Topics discussed include choosing the right law enforcement vehicle and dealing with staff member retirement.

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