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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 February 23, 2025
Cost, Supply Issues Push New Mexico PD from Hybrids to Fuel-Efficient ICE Vehicles: The Santa Fe Police Department is opting for vehicles with a more fuel efficient engine, rather than hybrids.
Apply for the 2025 Leading Fleets Award: The award is open to government fleets and recognizes operations that are performing at a high level in fleet innovation and leadership.
Using a Bigger Hammer: The Importance of the Right Tools: Sometimes, the best solution isn’t about force—it’s about having the right tool for the job, whether in the garage or fleet management.
Career Progression, Historical Modeling, Among Factors In Employee Pay Budgeting: Fleet departments are still addressing post-pandemic technician shortages through career progression plans and partnerships with local technical schools to attract and retain skilled workers.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Office of Vehicle Management Getting Fleet Management Information System Upgrade: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Vehicle Management has selected RTA’s FMIS to enhance fleet operations.
Kirkland PD: A Unique Fleet Use Case for Verified Inspections and Asset Tracking: How the Kirkland Police Department improved officer and fleet safety with advanced technologies and set a new standard for safety inspections.
Upgrading Your Fleet Garage for the Future: The opportunity to upgrade, expand or rebuild your fleet garage is a once in a generation opportunity with many fleet professionals’ only experiencing this process once or twice in their careers.
Sound Solutions: Choosing the Right Siren for Your Public Safety Fleet: Breaking down the basics on siren types and their use cases to help you decide which sirens to use for your fleet.
Applications Open for the 2025 Police Fleet Innovators Award: The Police Fleet Innovators Award is for fleet operations teams that have come up with innovative solutions to common problems in law enforcement fleets. Click for deadline details, plus an award FAQ.
Aging Vehicles Bring Increased Focus on Budgets, Technology: In response to rising vehicle costs and aging fleets, many organizations are turning to proactive refurbishment and data-driven maintenance strategies to extend vehicle lifecycles, reduce downtime, and optimize budget management.
Want another roundup? Check out the Challenges Haunting Public Sector Fleets