You're just in time for our monthly look at the most impactful stories shaping government fleets. It's the holiday season, so we made this November recap short, sweet, and to the point.
This time, we're talking about the hiring process and who you need to budget for, plus new grants that can strengthen that career pipeline. We've also got some anticipated stories around law enforcement fleets and the vehicles you want to watch out for (if you can keep up).
Breaking down the video:
0:00 – Intro Setting the table: what mattered in Novembre and what the running theme in fleet looks like.
00:44 – The Tech Vs. Data Analyst Conundrum: Short on techs and drowning in data, which single hire moves your fleet farther—a technician or a data analyst—and how does AI change the calculus?
00:59 – MSP Testing: Results for the 2026 Model Year Police Vehicle Evaluation have been released by the Michigan State Police (MSP) Vehicle Team. What to know.
01:30 – Applications Open: A national grant program is helping schools train the next generation of technicians to service propane autogas vehicles.
01:53 – New Police Vehicles: The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department rolls out a fleet of specialized vehicles equipped for both street and terrain response.
02:17 – Metric Tracking: The metrics government fleets should track to get a full understanding of their fleet operation. plans speed recovery and what to drill before winter.
02:30 – Practical Insight: How public sector fleets are finding practical, low-cost ways to maintain service levels and adapt to long lead times, tight budgets, and staffing challenges.
02:49 – Wrap Up: Where to get your fill of stories.
Want the full story? Click the link below:
◉ Pick One: Hire a Technician or a Data Analyst
◉ 14 Metrics Government Fleets Should Track
◉ Making It Work: Practical Fleet Hacks From Across the Country
◉ Michigan State Police 2026 Vehicle Testing Results
◉ Applications Open for Grant Program Equipping Students with In-Demand Propane Autogas Skills
◉ Las Vegas Adds 10 New Vehicles to Its Fleet
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