Public fleets are being asked to do more with less, and the pressure is real. Aging vehicles, rising costs, stretched technicians, and unplanned downtime are putting government fleet operations in a tough spot.
In this quick At The Show conversation, we sit down with Chase Loyd of FASTER Asset Solutions to talk about what’s actually happening inside public fleet shops right now and why data has become a must-have, not a nice-to-have.
Chase explains how fleet management data helps public agencies track the true total cost of ownership, manage maintenance more effectively, and understand technician productivity. More importantly, he breaks down how strong reporting gives fleet managers the proof they need when advocating for funding, vehicle replacement, or extending asset life.
We also dig into one of the biggest pain points for public fleets: unplanned downtime. Some fleets are seeing vehicles sidelined for up to a week due to missed maintenance or field-reported issues not being addressed. Centralizing data and creating a single source of truth can help fleets spot problems earlier and protect already-tight budgets.
And because fleet is still a people business, we talk about the public sector fleet community itself and why collaboration, shared challenges, and a little humor go a long way.
If your public fleet is working to justify budgets, reduce downtime, or improve asset and maintenance visibility, this conversation is a solid place to start.