When it comes to municipal fleets, resurface could be the fourth “R” in the “reduce, reuse, recycle” mantra. Engine resurfacing can be done on any type of engine and can save cities and towns thousands of dollars versus the cost … Continue reading →
The city of Stamford, Conn., has saved $560,000 in two years by automating fleet management and sharing vehicles. Read how Stamford achieved its goals in a one-on-one interview with Fleet Manager Mike Scacco.
Continue reading →When keeping up with all of the tasks required for public works, organizing and managing fleets of vehicles can be difficult. Some local governments have opted to outsource their fleets while many others are still undecided on the matter or … Continue reading →
While the day-to-day responsibilities of a fleet manager may not be glamorous, their contributions can be incredibly valuable. Take Kathy R. Wellik, CAFM, director of transportation services with Iowa State University and a board member for NAFA Fleet Management Association. … Continue reading →
It is human nature when buying a new car to wish for all the bells and whistles, the more with which to impress your next-door neighbor. And don’t forget after-factory add-ons like a booming stereo, GPS navigation system and maybe … Continue reading →
Auctions can be a viable means for cash-strapped municipal governments to buy and sell used equipment. On the selling side, an auction is a good way to turn idle, surplus assets into revenue. And the purchasing side bears its own … Continue reading →
The mobılıty evolution wıll not be as visibly dramatic for municipal fleets as it will be for corporate fleets and personal use, but it will be profound in several less immediately apparent ways. Advances in ride-sharing platforms and autonomous driving … Continue reading →
Visual Marking Systems is a one-stop shop for wide-format graphics printing solutions, and its fleet graphics division is making it easier for municipal fleets to promote their cities’ brand, new services, events and special causes. With a variety of solutions, VMS can create graphics for everything from golf carts up to semi-trailer trucks.
Continue reading →Dakota County, Minn., has proven its expertise in the world of fleet staffing. Since a merger in 2007, which resulted in all of the county’s vehicle and equipment maintenance and management efforts falling under one unit, the department has ranked … Continue reading →
For 30 years, Magellan has been a proven and trusted GPS navigation provider. Widely regarded as the pioneer of consumer GPS navigation, the company is now putting its years of experience to work developing commercial solutions for the fleet market, … Continue reading →
Kent State University Fleet Superintendent John Croop has the unusual background of once being a police officer. Immediately before his current position he was assistant fleet manager for a sheriff’s office and before that he was a police officer with … Continue reading →
