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Articlesby Roselynne ReyesDecember 14, 2016

Vocational Spotlight: Government, Municipal, School Fleets

Between street sweepers, utility trucks, and emergency vehicles, governments need a diverse fleet to serve the public. These fleets face limited budgets, a growing need for fleet data, and widespread alternative-fuel initiatives.

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NewsJanuary 20, 2011

Chicago’s Mayoral Candidate Emanuel Stresses Fleet Efficiency

Rahm Emanuel, President Barack Obama’s former chief of staff, promises $5 million in savings through more fuel-efficient vehicles and car sharing.

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NewsOctober 21, 2010

City of Dallas Fleet Management Program Getting an Overhaul

Police officers sometimes must wait for police cars to become available. And that’s just one of the city’s fleet problems.

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NewsAugust 26, 2010

More Public Officials Using Expensive Vehicles for Campaigning

One New York state official has spent thousands of dollars for a fleet of seven vans and trucks.

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NewsAugust 26, 2010

Can Cities Claim ‘Sovereign Immunity’?

One city makes the claim after a trash truck damages a man’s car.

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NewsAugust 19, 2010

Car Allowances at Municipalities Coming Under Question

One Texas city eliminates them, while another wants to review its allowance policy.

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NewsAugust 19, 2010

Aging Fleet Paints a Picture of City Budget Constraints

Delaying fleet purchases is an easy way to save money, but repair costs also go up as vehicles age. An older fleet also takes more gasoline and oil than newer vehicles, say the city of Omaha's equipment services manager.

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NewsJuly 8, 2010

Report Recommends Reimbursement for One California County

With county vehicles being driven an average of only 10,000 miles per year, a grand jury report recommends moving some fleet vehicles to the motor pool, reducing vehicle allowances and reimbursement for driving employees' cars.

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NewsApril 15, 2010

California Sheds 3,300 Fleet Vehicles

By selling or disposing more than 3,000 state vehicles, California has avoided $63.9 million in vehicle acquisition, maintenance, insurance and fuel expenditures.

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NewsOctober 29, 2008

Networkcar Renamed Networkfleet, Moves to Expanded Headquarters

A new name and brand image reflect the company’s sole focus on the commercial and government fleet markets.

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