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In this episode, we put the spotlight on the professional journey of Erinn DeJonge, CAFM, who brings a wealth of experience to her role as the fleet business operations manager at Sarasota County Government. DeJonge shared her transition into fleet management, the challenges she's tackling, and the strategies she is implementing to drive efficiency and innovation within the county's fleet operations.

We sat down to talk abo...

In this episode, we sit down with Bradley Norton, the first-ever fleet manager for the Town of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. With the role being newly created, Bradley shares what it’s been like stepping into a position with no predecessor—and how he's laying the groundwork for a successful fleet operation from day one.

We discuss his early priorities, his strategies to establish the fleet program, and what he’s learned during...

What does it take to lead a major municipal fleet? In this interview, we sit down with Cedric Roberts, CAFM, Fleet Director for the City of Birmingham, to explore his journey into fleet management, the unexpected challenges he faced along the way, and the leadership lessons that shaped his career.

Cedric shares insights on how the industry has evolved, common misconceptions about fleet management, and the importance of educating the...

Learn about the changes governments can expect as EVs become more prevalent. In this episode, our subject matter experts break down how governments can increase their recoveries through collision management. Plus, what governments are doing to address the rising costs associated with body repair.

Element Fleet Management's Bill Collins, Managing Sales Director, Government, and Mark Iorillo, Director of Sales and Mar...

Be a part of the discussion around macro considerations driving the transition to electric vehicles, including incentives, mandates, and change management strategies. Then, explore the challenges of decarbonizing fleets in North America, including addressing charging infrastructure, range anxiety, and cost considerations.

Element Fleet Management's Bill Collins, Sales Director, Government, and Avninder Buttar, SVP and Head ...

Finding and keeping good employees can be a challenge, especially when it comes to bringing on technicians. Managers are now trying to find more ways to create a pipeline between schools and the fleet while finding the best ways to support individuals in their training.

We talked with Daryl Greenlee, Monroe County, Florida, Fleet Management Director about his hiring experience and his employee training strategy.

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What is the state of the vehicle market today? What are you thinking about when deciding to order vehicles? What might be some of the considerations for vehicle replacement? Find answers to these questions and more on this episode of GovCast.

We sit down with Bill Collins, Sales Director, Government, and Bill Blais, Director of Strategic Consulting Services to discuss the state of the vehicle market, what to consider when orderi...

Where is your fleet in the journey of vehicle electrification? If you're still looking for answers to fleet electrification you've come to the right place. Join the conversation with Linda Ellis, Fleet Manager at UCB North & Latin America, and John Donahue, VP of EV Production Strategy & Innovation at Comdata. Topics discussed: • EV growth and where the US market is on that adoption curve. • What has acceler...

Are you ready for the 2023 Government Fleet Expo & Conference? If you're still on the fence or new to the event, this episode breaks down what to expect and how you can make the most of your #GFX experience, whether you're just stopping in or staying for the whole event. Andy Campbell, supplier development supervisor for Sourcewell, drops in for a chat to talk about his session, what he's enjoyed about being a re...

Adding electric vehicles (EVs) but trying to understand how to add the infrastructure needed for this change? We catch up with David Renschler, CPFP, who is fleet division manager for the city of Fairfield, California, where infrastructure changes are making way for the vehicles of the future. From his own city's experience, Renschler breaks down his insights and practical advice regarding EV charging equipment, infrastructure plan...

The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is moving fast with government grants to support a stronger charging infrastructure and inventory. By 2035 California will no longer be selling fuel vehicles but it will take time for fleets to retire or transition their vehicles to electric. Mixed fleet management will be the way of the near future and fleets must find ways to simplify a very complex ecosystem for fuel + EVs. Keagan Russo ...

The role of the fleet manager is ever-changing and issues faced 10 or 20 years ago may look very different now. Mark Stevens, who recently retired from his role as fleet manager for the city of Sacramento talks about his time overseeing a California fleet and what he's learned along the way. We'll cover how the role of fleet manager has changed, what municipalities should do when bringing on new fleet hires, and how those in the fl...

Fleet sustainability and vehicle utilization are two topics that are an everyday part of the ever-changing public sector. Eli Arquilevich, national director, Public Sector, Mobile Field Solutions at AT&T sits down to talk with us about what trends he and his team are seeing in fleet and the issues those in the public sector are trying to solve. Get a better understanding of how fleets can move toward a greener future while util...

Fuel prices are sky-high — that means fleet managers, now more than ever, need to ensure a secure and efficient fuel management program. But that’s not the only challenge fleet managers face. Here, we’ll also discuss electrification and how it fits into your fuel management strategy, as well as how to use fuel data to improve your operation.  

Speaker: Tom Bates, president, Multiforce Systems  

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Fleet electrification is a complex topic and choosing which vehicles to replace with electric vehicles (EVs) is just one aspect of this. Here, Sarah Booth from SaWatch Labs talks about vehicle range and maintenance, the biggest barriers to electrification and how to overcome them, and how and when to work with utilities on infrastructure.

Speaker: Sarah Booth, COO, SaWatch Labs

Topics discussed:

• How SaWatch Labs helps public ...

Fleet managers are familiar with RFPs (requests for proposal), but they may not be familiar with telematics RFPs. Telematics systems are highly technical and writing an effective RFP can result in better bids, and hence better purchasing options. Learn what you need to do before issuing an RFP, what to consider and include in your RFP, and how to evaluate your bids to ensure you get the right solution for your needs.

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Key performance indicators are essential to the public fleet management profession, whether that's technician productivity, vehicle availability, or preventive maintenance compliance. Kevin Devery from Goodyear, Arizona, tells us what numbers he focuses on, how to boost numbers that may be lower than targeted, and what you could be getting wrong.  

Topics discussed: 

• How to determine what metrics to measure. 
• ...

What do you do during two months without fleet data? Go back to paper work orders and clipboards at fuel stations, of course. 

Learn how the City of Tulsa, Oklahoma, fleet operation handled its ransomware incident and what it’s doing now to prepare for future attacks.  

🎙 Topics discussed: 

• What it was like going through a ransomware attack. 
• The impact of the attack on fleet operations. 
• Losing a...

🎙 Government Fleet Executive Editor, Thi Dao, sits down with Lieutenant Mike McCarthy of the Michigan State Precision Driving Unit to talk about testing electric vehicles for police fleets.  

🗣 Topics discussed: 

• The vehicle testing program.
• Biggest takeaways from the 2021 vehicle testing. 
• Does the Ford Mach-E work as a police vehicle? 
• How big of a factor are ergonomics and ease of installation wh...