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1 month ago | 
government-fleet.com | Christy Grimes
In a world where police fleet managers are often hesitant to install even a single telematics device on their vehicles, Leon County, Florida, Sheriff’s Office Fleet Management Division Director Tim Coxwell puts three on each of his deputy’s vehicles. You read that right. So why does he do it? It’s all about having duplicity in reporting, Coxwell told attendees in a session at the 2024 Police Fleet Conference at GFX.
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1 month ago | 
government-fleet.com | Christy Grimes
Nearly one-third of officer line-of-duty deaths over the last 10 years were due to motor vehicle-related incidents, according to the CDC. It’s a staggering, sobering statistic. Officers face immense stress from the urgency of responding to calls, navigating traffic, and watching out for distracted drivers. New technology aims to help officers stay safe both when they’re behind the wheel and when they’re working crashes and other roadway incidents.
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2 months ago | 
government-fleet.com | Christy Grimes
When we hear emergency sirens while we’re driving — or even when we’re in the passenger’s seat — we tend to immediately look for the source of the sirens so we can get out of the way. That means the sirens are doing their job of alerting the public to oncoming emergency vehicles. But how do you know which siren to choose for your vehicles?
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2 months ago | 
government-fleet.com | Christy Grimes
Automotive service shops across the country are struggling to recruit and retain skilled technicians. Government fleet departments are no different. What can make this even more challenging is that people looking to go into the automotive maintenance industry often don’t know their local governments even have fleet operations.
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2 months ago | 
automotive-fleet.com | Christy Grimes
Greek philosopher Plutarch once said that ‘what we achieve inwardly will charge outer reality.’ The same can be said of your commercial fleet operations. The health of your organization can directly impact all external business. Creating a workplace that promotes inclusivity, encourages collaboration, highlights the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and fosters mentorship opportunities can lead to a more successful fleet operation.
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2 months ago | 
automotive-fleet.com | Christy Grimes
They say laughter is the best medicine. In fact, if you think about it, humans gain the ability to laugh before they can say their first word. Perhaps this is why humor is sprinkled into things like commercials, movies, and books. It makes things more memorable. So why don’t commercial fleet managers incorporate humor into their safety training?
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
government-fleet.com | Christy Grimes
The Sterling Heights, Michigan, Police Department is gearing up to take on its newest fleet addition: a Chevrolet Blazer EV PPV. The all-electric police car is the first pursuit-rated EV to be rolled out in the U.S.The city’s public works department, which oversees fleet operations, is finalizing the upfitting of the vehicle, which is also the agency’s first EV. How Will the Vehicle Be Used? The vehicle will be assigned to the command fleet and will be placed on patrol.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
chargedfleet.com | Christy Grimes
The Sterling Heights, Michigan, Police Department is gearing up to take on its newest fleet addition: a Chevrolet Blazer EV PPV. The all-electric police car is among the the first purpose-built pursuit package EVs to be rolled out in Michigan. The city’s public works department, which oversees fleet operations, is finalizing the upfitting of the vehicle, which is also the agency’s first EV. How Will the Vehicle Be Used?
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
government-fleet.com | Christy Grimes
In a move that sent shockwaves through the fleet world, the California Air Resources Board walked back its request for the waiver it would need from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its Advanced Clean Fleets regulation. So where does that leave public sector fleets? As of right now, there is no change to the State and Local Government Fleets component. Why Were the Waivers Needed?
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
government-fleet.com | Christy Grimes
Michigan State Police (MSP) is putting a fully electric vehicle to the test for patrol use. MSP announced the addition of a 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E to its State Security Operations Section fleet. How the Vehicle Will be UsedThe vehicle will be used by state properties security officers, who are armed, uniformed members of the MSP who specialize in general law enforcement and security services at state-owned and leased facilities in the Lansing area.
