Government Fleet Magazine

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With every new ambulance purchase, the Houston Fire Department will transition from the current onboard gas generator to a green lithium battery solution that will provide mobile power while the engine is off. By the end of the year, the department is projected to have 15 units equipped with this eco-friendly battery option. (Houston Fire Department) READ MORE HERE : https://lnkd.in/gd6JJbf

Learn how the City of Orlando, Florida, is harnessing the power of the sun for its infrastructure and fleet (David Dunn, CFM) : https://lnkd.in/gftua6a

Congrats to the Cherokee County, Georgia, Fleet Management Department on its new facility!

There's no doubt the pandemic has changed A LOT. Government Fleet asked public fleet managers around the country what changes they plan on keeping. (Miami-Dade County Government, City of Issaquah - Government, City of Orem Government, Franklin County Sheriff's Office, Long Beach City) LINK: https://lnkd.in/eQKk9jz

Overall Fleet Sales Down 25% in January: Total fleet sales for the month which is comprised of commercial, rental, and government sales came in at 153,372, which represented a 25.5% drop from the same time last year. Did your organization purchase more or less than this time last year? Click here to read the full story: https://www.government-fleet.com//commercial-fleet-sales-d

Florida Pilots Digital License Plates: Are any government fleets thinking of implementing digital license plates? If you have already, how have they been working for you? This is an interesting piece of technology that might soon become the norm... Click here to read more: https://www.government-fleet.com//florida-files-legislatio

Ram Reveals More Fuel-Efficient Tradesman EcoDiesel Model: Ram Truck revealed a new, more fuel-efficient 2021 Ram 1500 with the announcement of the Tradesman High Fuel Efficiency (HFE) EcoDiesel model, that delivers a highway rating of 33 mpg. Click here for more info: https://www.government-fleet.com//ram-reveals-more-fuel-ef

Making Use of Technician Strengths: In a future-focused world, John Hyatt from the City of Dublin, Ohio, knows the only way to stay on top is to educate and keep an open mind. Click here to read more: https://www.government-fleet.com//making-use-of-technician

How Fleet Managers Can Better Prepare For Electric Vehicles: A study finds managers underestimate the complexity of transitioning to EVs at scale and need to plan and prepare for it now. Click here for more info: https://www.government-fleet.com//how-fleet-managers-can-b

Geotab, world leader in telematics, recently unveiled a digital key-sharing solution that integrates with fleet management software. Geotab Keyless is a secure, scalable platform that enables gov’t fleets to pool their assets and reduce mobility costs. For a full introduction, watch their new video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr7YdjxvzFk&t=22s

Check out today's schedule for the GFX Experience! Be sure to register for the FREE event here: https://www.governmentfleetexpo.com/experience/register 9:30am-10:30am PST - Keynote Address: Fleet Leadership in the Current Environment 11:30am 12:15pm PST - How to Achieve Fleet Excellence Through Top-Notch Customer Service... 1:00pm-1:45pm PST - How Government Fleet Management Helps Public Works be Successful (Concurrent); What I wish I’d Known Before Starting a Vehicle Sharing Initiative (Concurrent) 2:00pm to 2:30pm PST - Networking Group #1: Considering Anti-Idle Technology?; Networking Group #2: General Discussion 4:00pm to 4:30pm PST - Networking Group #3: COVID-Related Issues; Networking Group #4: General Discussion

New top speed. Check. Column-mounted shifter. Check. Steel wheels. Check. Introducing the new and improved 2021 Dodge Durango Pursuit (preproduction model shown). Redesigned with police work in mind. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2SyIpB9

With 36 new electric shuttle buses at the area's major airports and 130 electric light-duty vehicles now in service, the Port Authority’s Central Automotive Division (CAD) is ready for an EV future. Read more here: https://www.government-fleet.com//port-authority-of-ny-njs

Join us for a session on how you can help establish a culture of safety in your public fleet. Save your spot for Verizon Connect's Deep Dive into Fleet Safety for Public Service Organizations webinar and visit their digital booth: https://go.verizonconnect.com/eventgfx1

Jayson Ramirez believes in providing a way for his employees to reach their professional goals. Click the link below to read some of his insight. https://www.government-fleet.com//creating-a-path-for-tech

Would your department be interested in trying one of these out? Read more at the link below. https://www.government-fleet.com//los-angeles-fire-departm

Click the link below to read an article where Mark Stevens discusses how collecting solid data can help fleet managers develop and reach sustainability goals. https://www.government-fleet.com//using-telematics-to-make

Have you already RSVPed for the GFX Experience? Don't forget to complete your registration at the link below. We can't wait to share amazing educational content and networking opportunities with you! https://www.government-fleet.com//gfx-experience-registrat

Ron McCoy understands the road to being an exceptional fleet manager is rough, but worth it.

Steve Healey knows the second you give up on keeping up with evolutions in tech is the second you’ll cease to be successful.

Erik Metzger discusses the techniques he’s used to create a place where technicians feel like they have the tools they need to excel at what they do.

A lot goes into ensuring customers remain safe while going about their daily duties.