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This is a compilation of 10 recent news items that readers have been most interested in this week. Watch the video, then learn more about each item below.
Top Government Fleet Headlines as of August 19, 2025
5 Steps for Staff Development: A well-defined staff development plan can boost employee productivity and allow fleet managers to plan for the retirements of seasoned employees and even to train their own replacements.
The Coffee, the Cell Phone, the Cigarette: Managing Shop Distractions: Fleet managers must eliminate distractions and disruptions in order to increase workplace efficiency, while being aware that employees have their personal lives to attend to as well.
3 Ways Truck Slide Outs Can Help — or Hinder — Emergency Response Efficacy: Truck slide-outs aren’t just convenient — they can be life-saving. From faster access to gear to improved on-site communication, the right slide-out system helps first responders respond quicker, stay organized, and protect themselves from injury.
Virginia State Police Add Ford Mustangs to Fleet: The VS Police announced that multiple state troopers have received the new Ford Mustang GTs.
Adopting AI for Workflow Efficiency: Fleet professionals are under constant pressure to do more with less. The question is not whether AI will replace human expertise, but how it can support and enhance it.
How to Track and Manage Emissions…Even If You’re a Small Fleet: Measuring and reducing your carbon footprint is possible even on a shoestring budget.
John Deere Launches Enhanced Digital Self-Repair Tool: John Deere has launched Operations Center PRO Service, a new digital platform giving equipment owners enhanced tools for diagnostics, repairs, and self-service maintenance.
Updated: Mercury Associates Revives CFMO Fleet Certification Program: The CFMO program will make its official relaunch at the 2025 Government Fleet Expo & Conference.
Redden Concrete: From Fleet Tracking Frustration to Full Visibility with AT&T Fleet Complete: Struggling with unreliable fleet tracking? Discover how Redden Concrete gained real-time visibility, protected high-value assets, and reduced insurance costs by switching to AT&T Fleet Complete.
Climbing the Communication Ladder: Fairfax County's Rise to Police Fleet Innovation: 2025 Police Fleet Innovators Award recipient, Fairfax County, shares how open communication helped them achieve innovation greatness.
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