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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 September 09, 2025
The Why Matters: Leadership Lessons from Alison Kerstetter: 2025 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Alison Kerstetter chats with Government Fleet about what Sacramento is working on, future plans, and best practices.
10 Things Drivers Should Do in Case of an Accident: Government and National Safety Council statistics reveal that millions of Americans are involved in traffic crashes each year. Here are 10 steps for your drivers to follow when they find themselves in a crash incident.
ZM Trucks and City of Fontana Collaborate to Drive Municipal EV Adoption: As part of this collaboration, ZM Trucks will provide the city with a ZM8 LWB Stake Bed, a long-wheelbase, all-electric commercial truck for demonstration purposes.
Lessons from Tallahassee: 2025’s No. 1 Leading Fleet: A chat with Tallahassee’s fleet director about how the department has navigated key challenges, the strategies guiding their current operations, and what they’re planning for the road ahead.
From the Fleets: What Does Success Look Like?: 2025 Leading Fleets share their thoughts on success when it comes to fleet.
Distracted Driving and Samsara AI Safety: The U.S. public sector continues to use AI technology to combat the dangers of distracted driving.
RoadFlex Awarded National Sourcewell Contract to Modernize Public Fleet Payments: RoadFlex has been awarded a Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract, giving public agencies streamlined access to its fleet payment and fuel management platform.
Detroit Deploys HAAS Alert Safety Cloud Across Public Safety Fleet: During the trial, the system sent more than 108,000 alerts to nearby drivers, warning them of approaching emergency vehicles.
August 2025 Recall Roundup: Tesla, Chrysler, & More: Are any of the vehicles in your fleet recalled? Check out the latest recalls of popular government fleet vehicles and equipment.
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.
Want another roundup? Check out the Challenges Haunting Public Sector Fleets